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A public policy and governance advocate, Okezie Emmanuel, has alleged that the leadership of the Bureauof Public Procurement (BPP) is being targeted by a coordinated smear campaign orchestrated by vested interests seeking to undermine ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s procurement system. Emmanuel, who is of the Baobab Centre for Public Integrity,...

… Says Senator didn’t win 2023 election A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Prince Paul Ikonne, has launched a strong rebuttal against Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe over his recent comments questioning the credibility of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 presidential election, describing the remarks as...

Political activist and international affairs leader, Comrade Timi Frank has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately suspend the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed, following corruption allegations raised by President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote. Frank,...

A Political activist and international affairs leader, Comrade Timi Frank, has issued a stern warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over reported actions that point to the politicisation of the Nigerian Army, cautioning that any breach of military tradition, hierarchy and professional standards poses a grave danger to Nigeria’s democracy...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has pledged to investigate allegations of corruption against the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), Dr. Adebowale Adedokun, following a mass protest at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday. Members of the Conference of Civil Society for Transparency and Accountability...

By The Rt. Rev’d Ifeanyi Akunna, Anglican Bishop of Ogoja Diocese.Bishop@ifeanyiakunna.com Advent is one of the most profound and meaningful Seasons in the life of the Church. It marks the beginning of the Christian liturgical year and spans four weeks, leading to Christmas. The word ‘Advent’ was derived from the...

Transcorp Hilton Abuja officially welcomed the 2025 holiday season with its enchanting Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, held on Thursday, 4th December 2025. The event, known for its warmth and elegance, brought together hotel guests, families, members of the diplomatic community, corporate clients, and Abuja’s vibrant lifestyle and media community. Guests...

Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Finance, Incorporated (MOFI), Dr. Armstrong Ume Takang, has won the Housing Finance Personality of the Year 2025 award at the Africa Housing Awards. Takang, who heads MOFI, has overseen the transformation of the agency into a leading government-owned private equity and venture capital...

Namibai’s Minister of urban and rural development Sankwasa Sankwasa has said his country was grappling with inherited housing challenges, particularly the prevalence of informal settlements. Namibia’s Housing minister spoke at the weekend during the Africa housing awards and industry end-of-year dinner organised by the Africa International Housing Show (AIHS). Sankwasa...

*Calls for Journalists’ Village to be realised by 2026,*Seeks stronger partnership with housing and mortgage institutions The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has renewed calls for deliberate and sustainable housing solutions for media professionals, urging government and industry stakeholders...