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Tanko Habila, father of the late Miss Mary Habila, the nurse who died at the residence of the Minister of Works, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), demanding the release of her remains for burial. Habila, who was accompanied by his wife, other family members and their lawyers, addressed the press shortly after … [Read more…]
Nigeria’s Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening national identity system through enhanced collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (FMIST) and the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh, SAN, made the commitment while receiving the Director-General and Chief Executive … [Read more…]
The Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC) has unveiled a demand-driven approach to affordable housing delivery, advocating practical solutions that align with the needs, preferences, and economic realities of Nigerians. Speaking at the 20th anniversary edition of the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS) 2026 in Abuja, the Acting General Manager of ESHDC, Mrs. Adenike Okebu, … [Read more…]
The Independent National Electoral Commission is considering conducting a comprehensive audit of its electoral technology systems and a mock presidential election ahead of the 2027 general election to test the reliability of its processes and technology. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Thursday while receiving the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Richard … [Read more…]
Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has revealed details of the final conversation between the late nurse, Habila, and her boyfriend, saying she pleaded with him not to end their phone call moments before her death after complaining of persistent nose bleeding.Umahi, who broke his silence over the circumstances surrounding the death of the Federal … [Read more…]
…Police Insist on Investigation The family of the late Mary Habila, a staff member of the David Umahi Federal University of Medical Sciences who was seconded to the Federal Ministry of Works, has formally requested the withdrawal of further investigation into her death and declined an autopsy. In an affidavit titled “Affidavit of Withdrawal of … [Read more…]
The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has given the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, a seven-day ultimatum to resign over the death of 26-year-old physiotherapist Mary Habila. The group said the circumstances surrounding Habila’s death should be independently investigated, adding that it believes the minister should step aside while investigations are conducted. The NYCN, … [Read more…]
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has released the names of successful applicants recruited into the Nigeria Police Force as part of the ongoing exercise to enlist 50,000 Police Constables. According to a statement signed by the Head of Protocol and Public Relations of the Police Service Commission, Torty Njoku Kalu, the recruitment exercise was conducted … [Read more…]
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), to the Federal Government after finding that the assets were reasonably suspected to have been acquired through proceeds of unlawful activities. The development was disclosed on Wednesday … [Read more…]
The Osun State Police Command has revealed that operatives arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-acclaimed Director-General of the alleged non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), in a village in Ijesaland, Osun State. The command’s spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, confirmed the arrest on Wednesday, noting that the suspect had been taken into custody and was being transported … [Read more…]
…says plan will create over 300,000 jobs President Bola Tinubu has announced a federal initiative to deliver more than 10,000 housing units across 14 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), saying the programme will also generate in excess of 300,000 jobs as part of efforts to reduce Nigeria’s housing deficit. The president made the … [Read more…]
Pupils rescued from captivity in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have reunited with their families after receiving medical treatment. Videos from the reunions shot by our correspondent captured emotional scenes as parents embraced their children in tears after weeks of uncertainty following 56 days in terrorists’ captivity. In one of the videos, officials … [Read more…]