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Just In : Wike on the march again flags off construction of another Abuja road
By Emmanuel Agaji
Action packed FCT minister, Nyesom Wike is on the again as he flags off another major road project in Abuja.
Wike, on Wednesday, flagged off the construction of the five-kilometre access road in Saburi, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC).
The event marked the sixth and final ceremony of its kind undertaken by the minister in less than two weeks.
Wike, during the ceremony, explained that delivering significant projects, such as roads, which residents had given up hope on, was part of President Bola Tinubu’s vision to restore the long lost hope of the people.
“Governance is about what the people want. Nothing will stop us,” he said.
He urged FCT residents and Nigerians to pray for good health and wisdom for the president to succeed in delivering good things.
Noting that though things were tough at the moment, he emphasised that there was hope and a bright light at the end of the tunnel.
He stressed that when things were really bad, it required more patience for a positive turnaround, which he was confident would surely materialise.
While appreciating the support of the people for the president and the programmes of the FCT Administration, Mr Wike reiterated that the political party was simply a vehicle that conveys one to a destination. He assured that after project flag-off, he would get down to face governance.
Gwagwa-Karimo-Deidei Road
He announced that the administration would construct the Gwagwa-Karimo-Deidei road to ease traffic congestion.
He made this decision after a request by the AMAC Chairman, Christopher Maikalangu, for the minister to consider expanding the road to alleviate traffic congestion.
Mr Maikalangu described the road as a strategic commercial route in the whole of FCT, but in a bad state, narrow, and requiring expansion for the road users.
As a result, he added, it affects commercial, economic, and all other business activities in the nation’s capital.
“Today is a very significant and remarkable day to the people of Sabiru because their long-awaited requests and demands have been met via your pragmatic, tremendous and unprecedented leadership as the Minister of FCT.
“Your Excellency, due to the significant traffic on Gwagwa-Karimo and Deidei Road, I am pleading as a son of the soil, privileged to be the executive chairman under your watch, to say that the above-named road is in a bad state, narrow, and requires expansion for the road users. Thus, it affects commercial, economic, and all other business activities in FCT,” he said.
In response, Mr Wike asked the people at the event if they agreed with Mr Maikalangu on the request, and the residents unanimously chorused “yes”.
“Consider it to be done,” the minister said.
Mr Wike said President Tinubu had emphasised that people in rural areas must be given attention because they constitute the larger part of the population.
He called on the residents to pray for the president for good health and God’s guidance to keep his campaign promise of providing dividends of democracy to the people.
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Mr Wike mentioned that the construction of additional roads across the six area councils of the FCT would be inaugurated in the next three months.
He appealed to the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on FCT to support in passing of the FCT statutory budget, which he said would be submitted soon to enable the Administration to deliver more roads and other projects in rural communities.
“Mr President has emphasised that our people in the rural areas must be given attention because that constitutes the larger part of the population. So, it is not only where the elite are living, but also where the poor ones are, so that we will be able to reduce the level of insecurity, make economic activities thrive, and have our farmers bring their goods to the market,” he added.
Earlier, the Chief of Jiwa, Idris Musa, thanked Mr Wike for constructing rural roads across the six area councils.
“Today is a great day for us and other Nigerians that are jampacked in Jiwa Chiefdom. The road you are constructing now, we are very grateful,” he said.
Ex-presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, has said it is possible to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election if the opposition gives the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) close monitoring.
Momodu made the remark during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, stressing that removing President Tinubu from office is not impossible.
According to the politician, who recently announced his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the opposition needs candidates with the political strength and capacity to challenge the ruling party.
“I don’t know why people think it’s impossible that Asiwaju is not removable. Trust me, as long as we give INEC close marking, and that is why you need candidates who will be able to generate the firepower,” he said
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The Armed Forces Remembrance Day Parade and Wreath-Laying Ceremony took place at the National Arcade in Abuja on Thursday
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Senate President Benjamin Kalu, Minister of Defence Christopher Musa, and other dignitaries attended the event.
Vice President Shettima at the Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony in Abuja on Thursday, January 15, 2026
The dignitaries were led to the cenotaph in a solemn march by soldiers, where they laid a wreath in remembrance of the fallen heroes who gave their lives in service to the nation.
Prayers were also conducted for the living and fallen heroes who fought gallantly for global peace and national integration.
The prayers were led by the Director of Chaplain Services (Protestants) Army, Colonel Rev. B.P. Nyam; followed by the Director of Air Force Islamic Affairs, Group Captain H. Idris; and finally, the Director of Chaplain Services (Roman Catholic), Navy Captain Very Rev. Fr. R.C. Diala.
Following the prayers, a minute of silence was observed in honour of the fallen heroes, immediately followed by the firing of the artillery gun.
The wreath-laying ceremony, which involves the placing of flowers at a memorial site, then commenced at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Leading the wreath-laying ceremony was Vice President Kashim Shettima, who solemnly proceeded to lay the wreath, accompanied by the Commander of the Guards Brigade, Brigadier General Adebisi Onasanya.
Next to lay wreaths were the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu.
Following them, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, laid her wreath, immediately succeeded by the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), and the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, Abbas Salaheeden, High Commissioner of the Republic of Cameroon.
The Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Army Staff, the Chief of Naval Staff, the Chief of Air Staff, and the Inspector General of Police also participated in laying wreaths to honour the fallen heroes.
The Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration (AFRDC) is observed annually on 15 January. It serves to honor veterans of World War I and II, as well as the Nigerian Civil War, and to commemorate the servicemen of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
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Armed Forces Remembrance Day: HoR minority caucus honour Nigeria’s fallen heroes, say “your sacrifices not forgotten”
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The House of Representatives Minority Caucus commemorate with Nigerians on 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, says their sacrifices cannot be forgotten.
This was contained in a commemorative message signed on behalf of the caucus leadership by the Minority Leader, Rep Kingsley Ogundu Chinda stating that:
“Today, the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives joins the rest of the nation in solemn reflection as we honour the courage, sacrifice, and unwavering patriotism of the gallant men and women of the Nigerian Armed Forces (past and present) who laid down their lives in defence of our country.
“On this Armed Forces Remembrance Day, we remember with deep gratitude those who paid the ultimate price to preserve Nigeria’s sovereignty, unity, and democratic ideals.
“Their selfless service, often rendered in the face of grave danger and personal loss, remains a powerful reminder that our freedoms were hard-won and must never be taken for granted.
“We also salute our wounded heroes and veterans whose sacrifices did not end on the battlefield, as well as the families of fallen soldiers who continue to bear the pain of loss with quiet strength and dignity.
” Your resilience embodies the true spirit of national service, and the nation owes you an enduring debt of gratitude.
“As a Caucus, we reaffirm our commitment to the welfare of members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families.
“This includes sustained advocacy for improved welfare packages, adequate equipment, mental health support, timely pensions, and the fulfilment of all statutory obligations owed to those who have served our nation with honour.
“At a time when our country continues to confront security challenges, we urge renewed national unity, responsible leadership, and collective resolve to support our Armed Forces, not only in words, but through concrete policies and actions that strengthen morale, accountability, and professionalism within the security sector.
“May the souls of our fallen heroes rest in perfect peace. May their sacrifices continue to inspire us to work tirelessly for a safer, more just, and more united Nigeria.
“We remember. We honour. We will never forget.
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