Abuja ground rent enforcement: A necessary step towards sustainable development

By Shu’aibu Usman Leman The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), under the steadfast leadership of the  Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, recently embarked on a rigorous campaign to tackle substantial ground rent arrears in the nation’s capital. This bold initiative targets  4,794 properties with outstanding rents for over 43 years. Amongst these are prominent places  such…

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Shehu Sani: Northern leaders squandered opportunities to develop region 

Shehu Sani, a  former senator who  represented  Kaduna Central, Senatorial District has criticized past Northern political leaders for failing to leverage their time in power to  transform the region. Speaking at a press briefing at his Kaduna residence on Monday, Sani expressed disappointment over the underdevelopment of the North despite having produced two presidents since…

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FG declares Friday, June 6 – 9 as public holidays for Eid-el-Kabir celebration

The federal government has declared June 6 and 9 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid ul-Adha celebration. The minister of interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced this in a statement  on Monday through Magdalene Ajani, the ministry’s permanent secretary. The minister congratulated the Muslim faithful ahead of the celebration. “The Federal Government has declared Friday…

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Idowu-Fearon to Tinubu : If you want re-election, tackle insecurity, economic hardship facing Nigerians

A former Secretary General of the Anglican Communion (World wide), Most Rev. Josiah Idowu-Fearon has asked President Bola Tinubu to address security and economic challenges facing Nigerians if he wants to seek re-election in 2027. Speaking in a Zoom interview with selected journalists in Kaduna, he he lamented the unending security situation and the growing…

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Oil exploration in Northern Nigeria will user region into new era of prosperity

By Shu’aibu Usman Leman Nigeria is poised to redefine its energy landscape and spark substantial economic growth. The recent renewed commitment by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited to recommence drilling operations at the Kolmani oil field, coupled with the groundbreaking ceremony for the Bauchi Oil and Gas Academy, signifies a pivotal convergence of…

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Ahmed Musa, Super Eagles striker, weds a fourth wife

Super Eagles striker, Ahmed Musa, on Friday, tied the knot with Asmau Moriki, his fourth wife, in a lavish ceremony. Footage from the occasion showed the 32-year-old footballer radiant in a deep blue agbada, perfectly complementing his bride’s stunning red and blue aso-oke ensemble. The venue, styled in classic northern Nigerian décor, was adorned with historical…

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