By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari is set to honour the victorious Team Nigeria athletes in the just concluded Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, at the Aso Rock Villa. The Director of Press, Ministry of Youth and Sports Development (MYSD), Mohammed Manga disclosed this in a statement issued...
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The People’s Republic of China and the Federal Government of Nigeria have signed a letter of intent to improve the health sector of both countries, share knowledge and expertise. The agreement is to also ensure best medical practices. Chinese Ambassador to Nigeria, Cui Jianchun, and Nigeria’s Minister of Health,...
Ace Nigerian singers, Gabriel Amanyi, popularly known by his stage name as Terry-G and Joel Amadi, a.k.a Joe –El, are set to thrill music fans in the FCT at the Bolingo Xperia Blast and Funk Concert. Digidi DunHill, Nollywood actor and host of the concert disclosed this in an...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The FCT Minister has tasked Public Relations (PR) practitioners to devise means of ensuring positive public perception of the country and its people in the overall interest of the nation. Malam Bello gave this charge on Thursday when he received a delegation of the...
The 15th edition of the International Arts and Craft Expo (INAC) began on Thursday in Abuja with no fewer than 25 countries and eight states in attendance. The expo which is to hold from Aug.18 to Aug. 20, has the theme: “Networking Nigerian Crafts to the World”. Some of...
The leadership of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), says the union has suspended the ongoing strike by two weeks. Mr Godfrey Abah, the Chairman, FCT chapter of the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE) said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja The FCT Minister of State Dr. Ramatu Tijjina Aliyu, has urged youths in the Federal Capital Territory to be part of political processes in Nigeria. The minister who spoke during an interactive session with the FCT youths as part of activities to commemorate the International...
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Tuesday assured that Abuja, the nation’s capital remains the safest and most peaceful city in the country. The Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Security Matters, Amb. Abu Mohammed gave the assurance, while reacting to recent reports on the social...
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Air Ambulance service has resumed operations after successful routine maintenance and completion of all civil aviation requirements. The agency disclosed this in a statement signed by Mr Manzo Ezekiel, the Head, Press Unit, NEMA, on Tuesday in Abuja. He stated that an official...
The Nigerian Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (NASMEs), has called for a downward review of taxes to check the rising cost of goods and services in the country. Dr Abdulrasheed Yerima, the National President of NASMEs made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria...
Malam Mele Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer, NNPC Ltd. (middle), Adesua Dozie, Executive Director and General Counsel, ExxonMobil Nigeria (3rd from left) at the agreements signing in Abuja. The ExxonMobil Nigeria has expressed commitment to maintain a significant Deepwater presence in Nigeria for the next 20 years to unlock...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) has assured residents of the Federal Capital City (FCT), especially Life Camp, Gwaripa, Dawaki and environs that the company is making frantic efforts to boost power supply to these areas. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of AEDC, Engr....
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu says modern tourism has become a key driver for socio-economic progress through the creation of jobs and enterprises, infrastructure development, and the export revenues earned. The minister, who made this declaration while inaugurating the FCT Tourism...
Abuja Original Inhabitants Youths Empowerment Organisation (AOIYEO), has urged the Federal Government to reorganise the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as a state and for its development. Mr Iseac David, the Executive Director of the organisation said this at the International Day for World Indigenous Day Celebration,on Tuesday in Abuja....
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, a former Chief of Air Staff, Sadique Abubakar and others were dragged to Federal High Court, Abuja over alleged unlawful nominations for 2023 elections. The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) which is the plaintiff, filed three separate suits through its lawyer, Mr Chris Udeoyibo. The...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has debunked some reports making the rounds that the service would soon carry out a special auction of over 7000 cars. Comptroller General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd.) debunked the reports in a statement signed and issued by...
Residents of Abuja (FCT) on Sunday expressed their opinions concerning the upcoming national population census scheduled for April 2023.. Mr Soboma West, a resident of Lugbe area, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the census is important and requires the support of all Nigerians. “Nigeria as a...
Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Abdulrasheed Bawa, has met with representatives of Bureau de Change Operators in Abuja as part of efforts to check speculation in foreign exchange speculation. The EFCC believes currency speculation recently led to a drastic drop in the value of the naira....
Residents have uncovered a kidnappers’ den opposite The Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in the Central Business District, Abuja. The den is located inside thick bush off the expressway Security agents were said to have invaded the hideout and arrested one of the suspected kidnappers. A video taken at the...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed grief over the death of the former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mustapha Balogun. The president’s condolence message was contained in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina on Friday in Abuja The...