Day: March 5, 2026

By Alex Okoro ABUJA - President Bola Tinubu has sent a five-person delegation to represent him and the country at the final burial rites of Rev. Jesse Jackson, the American civil rights leader, activist and former presidential candidate. Jackson passed away at age 84 on February 17, 2026, in Chicago. Senator George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation,... Read more

By Alex Okoroa The Federal Executive Council, FEC, on Wednesday, approved several major road and bridge projects across the country, including the reconstruction of key highways and the redesign of Carter Bridge in Lagos. The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, who disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at... Read more

….demand fresh documents on export oversight By Cynthia Adams The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating pre-shipment inspection of exports and the non-remittance of crude oil proceeds has expressed dissatisfaction with submissions by key government agencies, directing them to return with comprehensive and updated documentation. Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Seyi Sowunmi, issued the directive at the resumed investigative hearing... Read more