The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives have intercepted at least 514,420 pills of suspected hard drugs in Gombe, Adamawa, Ogun and other parts of the federation between Aug. 21 and Aug. 23. Its spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi stated on Sunday in Abuja that NDLEA officers recovered...
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The Spokesman, Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), FCT, Kalu Emetu, says the N25,000 the service charged motorists for replacement of faded number plates is legal and justifiable based on its mandate. Emetu made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has requested well-wishers to refrain from placing congratulatory billboards in his honour. Mr. Wike stated this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the Director of Press, Office...
Some victims of the building that collapsed on Wednesday, have commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, for settling their medical bills. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that a two-story building located at Lagos Street, Garki Village collapsed on Wednesday, killing...
The Gender Unit of the Nigerian Police Force Criminal Investigation Department, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Friday, raided Ignobis Hotels, Gado Nasco Road in Kubwa, Abuja, for alleged abuse, endangerment of minors. The raid was led by Inspector Ossai Ojobo, an Investigation Police Officer, along with officials of...
Property investment in Nigeria has become increasingly popular in recent years due to the country’s growing population, urbanization, and potential for high returns. Lagos, the commercial capital, is a particularly popular location for property investment. However, the Nigerian real estate market can be complex due to a...
The Officer-in-Charge, Port Health Services (PHS), Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Dr Omede Ogu, said on Friday that proactive measures had been taken to prevent the new COVID-19 variant from slipping into the country. Ogu gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos....
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has pledged that the FCT Administration will complete some ongoing projects in the territory over the coming months. The Minister made the pledge in Abuja on Thursday shortly after undertaking an inspection...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has promised to complete the construction of B6 and B12 roads, linking Constitution Avenue to City Gate, Abuja, in the next seven months. Wike, who gave the assurance after a tour of some abandoned projects in Abuja...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike has, ordered the arrest of the owner of the two-storey building that collapsed on Wednesday night at Lagos Street, Garki Village, Abuja. The FCT Emergency Management Agency (FCT FEMA), said in a statement that that two victims...
Two persons have been confirmed dead, three still trapped and thirty-seven persons were rescued when a building collapsed at Lagos Street in the Garki Village area of Abuja. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) spokesperson Nkechi Isa confirmed the incident early Thursday. “Rescue efforts are ongoing as the...
Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FCT FEMA) has confirmed the collapse of a two-storey building on Wednesday night, at Lagos Street, Garki Village, Abuja. The Head of Public Affairs of the agency, Mrs Nkechi Isa, said in a statement in Abuja on Thursday, that 37 persons...
The Lagos State House of Assembly has rejected 17 commissioner nominees of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, including former commissioner for health, Prof. Akin Abayomi and former commissioner for information, Mr Gbenga Omotosho. The lawmakers, however, confirmed 22 other commissioner nominees of the governor. The exercise, which was done through a...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike has refuted claims of purchasing a N300 million Armoured Lexus LX600 SUV on assumption to office. Wike made the rebuttal shortly after a visit to Metro Train Station, Abuja on Wednesday to inspect ongoing rehabilitation of Abuja...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Mr Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, inspected the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) System rehabilitation project as first official assignment. Wike told journalists during a visit to the ARMT Metro Station, in Abuja, that the measure was part of his resolve to...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has reaffirmed its renewed efforts in leveraging cutting-edge technology and effective advocacy to significantly enhance the state’s revenue generation. The Executive Chairman, LIRS, Mr Ayodele Subair, made this known while speaking in an interview on...
By OLA MUDOPE, Lagos – The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched manhunt for a Lekki Lagos-based notorious drug dealer who run over an anti-narcotic agent. NDLEA Spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday. Mr. Babafemi said the suspect,...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Mr Nyesom Wike, has solicited the support of workers in the FCT Administration (FCTA) to make Abuja a befitting capital city. Wike made the appeal in Abuja, while receiving handing over notes from Mr Adesola Olusade, Permanent Secretary, FCTA,...
Wike’s leadership style has continued to elicit attention since he became a political subject matter that requires dissection for about two decades and still counting. His trajectory has been a tale of uncommon courage and gravitas in confronting challenges and breaking new grounds in his leadership emanations....