ABUJA, FCT — The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, has revealed that the ongoing structural facelift of the symbolic FCT City Gate was entirely the visionary concept of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Wike disclosed this on Monday during an extensive inspection tour of critical road and infrastructure projects across the nation’s capital, which have been slated for formal commissioning ahead of the June celebrations.

The aggressive infrastructural projects are being wrapped up to mark the third anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. The inspection covered massive infrastructural hubs, including:

• The Renewed Hope City Access Road in Karsana District.

• The Old Keffi Road Rehabilitation project.

• FCT Highway 105 (linking Airport Road to Kuje).

• The Kuje-to-Gwagwalada dualization project (Phase 1).

• The complete remodeling of the FCT City Gate.

“One of My Happiest Days” — Wike

Expressing absolute satisfaction with both the speed and execution of the engineering firms on-site, the FCT Minister described the progress as a major milestone for residents of Abuja.

“Today is one of my happiest days, seeing that these heavily anticipated projects are now fully primed for inauguration,” Wike stated excitedly.

Shifting focus to the aesthetic redesign of the federal capital’s entrance, the Minister noted that the project underscores the strategic contributions of the First Lady to the success of the current administration.

“This is what you get when you have a supportive wife who genuinely means well for her husband’s administration. I am talking about the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu,” Wike said.

“This facelift is completely her brainchild, and I am certain she will be incredibly proud of what has been achieved here.”

Julius Berger Delivers Midnight Magic

The Minister extended high praise to the construction giant handling the project, Julius Berger, guaranteeing that the new installations will completely redefine the entry experience into Nigeria’s seat of power.

“I am very pleased with Julius Berger and the premium quality of work delivered. I am confident that anyone driving into the capital city at night will experience a beautifully transformed scenery as they enter the nation’s capital,” Wike concluded.

With construction crews working around the clock, the FCT administration is fully set to hand over these landmark projects to the public by June.

ABUJA, FCT — The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja will today, May 26, 2026, deliver its highly anticipated judgment on a constitutional suit seeking to permanently disqualify former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan from entering the 2027 presidential race.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Presiding Judge, Justice Peter Lifu, is expected to give a definitive legal interpretation on whether Jonathan—who has already taken the presidential oath of office twice—can legally vie for the nation’s highest office again under the current constitutional framework.

This judicial showdown comes on the heels of an explosive political development, where a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Tanimu Turaki reportedly cleared the path for Jonathan by offering him an official waiver to stand as their sole consensus candidate for 2027.

The Core Legal Battle: Is a ‘Third Term’ Constitutionally Valid?

The legal battle was initiated by an Abuja-based legal practitioner, Johnmary Jideobi, who is praying the court to issue a perpetual injunction restraining the former president from presenting himself to any political party for nomination.

Furthermore, the plaintiff is seeking an explicit order to restrain the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from accepting, processing, vetting, or publishing Goodluck Jonathan’s name as a presidential flagbearer.

Justice Lifu slated today for the final verdict after hearing intense, extensive arguments from both the plaintiff’s legal team and defense counsels.

Constitutional Bottlenecks Under Scrutiny

To determine Jonathan’s fate, the court has been asked to strictly interpret key democratic guidelines within the 1999 Constitution (as amended).

The plaintiff wants the court to declare Jonathan ineligible by interpreting:

• Section 1 (1), (2), and (3): Dealing with the supremacy and binding nature of the Constitution.

• Section 137 (3): The crucial constitutional amendment that bars any individual who succeeded a president and completed their term from being sworn into the office of the President more than twice.

As political tension grips major parties across the country, today’s verdict will either completely crush the Turaki-led PDP faction’s blueprint to field Jonathan or open a dramatic new chapter in the race for the 2027 presidency.

For individuals looking to swap United States Dollars (USD) for Nigerian Naira (NGN), here are the latest exchange rates recorded across the parallel (black) market and the official Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) windows.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to operators at the Bureau De Change (BDC) hubs, the parallel market rates show steady margins for buying and selling transactions.

• Selling Rate: ₦1,395 per Dollar

• Buying Rate: ₦1,385 per Dollar

Regulatory Notice: The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not recognize or authorize operations within the parallel/black market. The apex bank strongly advises citizens and businesses needing foreign exchange to access it exclusively through corporate banking channels.

2. Official CBN Exchange Rates

The official rates tracked through the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) window are maintained within a tighter regulated range:

Summary Table: USD to NGN Comparison

Disclaimer: Foreign exchange rates are highly volatile and subject to sudden changes based on market forces and location. The exact rates at your point of transaction may vary slightly from those captured in this report.