By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has told criminal elements to leave Abuja or abandon their unlawful activities, as Nigeria marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Sanusi, issued the warning in an Independence Day message to residents on Thursday, 1 October, 2026. Sanusi said the Command would not allow the Territory to become a “lucrative playing field” for criminals seeking to exploit the festivities to commit crimes. While felicitating with residents, he assured them of adequate security deployments across the FCT to protect lives and property and to…
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By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Textile and garment makers in Aba, Abia State, may soon get federal support, as the Federal Government has begun moves to address the infrastructure and finance gaps that have long constrained their businesses. The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Industry, Trade and Investment, John Uwajimogu, disclosed this on Wednesday,30 September, 2026 while leading a delegation to a meeting with Governor Alex Otti at the Government House, Umuahia. Uwajimogu said the Federal Government had taken note of Aba’s strong industrial capacity, especially its thriving textile and garment cluster, and was exploring concrete measures to support…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Troops of the Joint Task Force, North-East, Operation HADIN KAI, have killed scores of terrorists and recovered arms and ammunition during operations in Adamawa State. The operations were conducted between Wednesday, 30 September and Thursday, 1 October, 2026, across Sector 4 Area of Operations, through ground ambush, precision air strike and defensive operations. This was contained in a statement on Thursday, 1 October, 2026 by the Acting Spokesman for the JTF, Mohammed Goni. Goni said troops conducted a coordinated ambush against a terrorist enclave in Boima general area of Gombi Local Government Area, neutralising 16 terrorists.…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has acknowledged that millions of Nigerians are still struggling to meet basic needs, including food, school fees, medical bills and transportation, saying his administration will not settle for merely managing poverty but will work to defeat it. Tinubu made the declaration in his 66th Independence Day address to the nation on Thursday, 1 October, 2026, as he outlined a new phase of his administration focused on reducing the cost of living, expanding productive opportunities and ensuring that economic reforms translate into improved living conditions. The President said the hardship confronting many households…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola Musician Skales has warned the Lagos State Government that the growing street begging situation in the state could soon escalate beyond its control unless urgent and serious action is taken. Skales made the remark on his verified X handle, @youngskales, at 18:55 on Wednesday, 30 September, 2026. Addressing the state government directly, he wrote: “Dear Lagos state govt if you don’t do something serious about this begging situation it will escalate to something you can’t control soon.” The post had drawn about 52,100 views, 98 replies, 447 reposts, 2,500 likes and 16 bookmarks at the time…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory to use the 2027 general elections to elect leaders capable of sustaining and expanding ongoing infrastructure development across the territory. Wike made the call in his Independence Day message to FCT residents on Thursday, 1 October, 2026, as Nigeria marked its 66th Independence Anniversary, while highlighting road construction, public transportation, healthcare, education and security initiatives undertaken by the FCT Administration. The minister said the administration remained committed to transforming Abuja into a world-class capital city through modern infrastructure and improved public services. He described…
By Daniel Oluwatobiloba Popoola President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria has passed through its own “Red Sea” and entered a new phase focused on shared and widespread prosperity, saying the country has corrected its economic course after years of difficult reforms. Tinubu made the declaration in his Independence Day address to Nigerians on Thursday, 1 October , 2026, as the country marked 66 years of independence, during which he reviewed Nigeria’s economic challenges, defended the reforms of his administration and outlined measures aimed at reducing the cost of living, creating jobs and expanding opportunities. The President said Nigeria’s…
By Mogaji Seye Oladejo The recent engagement between Lagos governorship candidates and Millennials and Generation Z provides a useful opportunity to take a step back from the political noise and examine what was actually on display. For me, the most important takeaway is that Lagos youths are no longer prepared to be passive spectators in the political process. They are asking questions. They are demanding accountability. They want to know not only who wants to govern Lagos, but why, with what experience, with what team, with what resources and with what practical roadmap. That is exactly how it should be.…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has restated its commitment to inclusive development, especially with regard to Persons Living with Disabilities, PWDs, in Rivers State, to enhance their skills, boost their economic independence and participation in society. Speaking during an empowerment outreach for youths and women living with disabilities in Rivers State, the Director of the NDDC Rivers State Office, Engr. Okezie Ule, represented by Mrs Patience Opuebi, said the Commission recognised the importance of ensuring that persons with disabilities were consciously included in its development interventions in the region. The initiative, organised in Port Harcourt to mark the International…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has empowered 100 women in Akwa Ibom State with Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and digital marketing skills to enable them to expand their businesses and access online markets. Speaking during the two-day training programme in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the NDDC Director of Commercial and Industrial Development, Mrs Lyna Okara, said the initiative reflected the Commission’s commitment to empowering women with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in the digital economy. She said the ICT training was designed to equip women with practical digital skills for online business, marketing and networking. The…