By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a stampede at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, which claimed 10 lives, including four children, as thousands rushed to receive Christmas palliatives. The association also called...
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The House of Representatives has mourned the tragic loss of lives, including children, in three unfortunate stampedes that occurred in Ibadan, Okija, and Abuja during a funfair and two charity events. Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Akin Rotimi, in a statement in Abuja on Sunday, commiserated with...
Guards Brigade Nigerian Army, has pledged its commitment to securing the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and the entire FCT and environs. The Commander, Brig.-Gen. Adebisi Onasanya, said this at the end of 2024 Ascent of Aso Rock by the Guards Brigade to mark the end of...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has called for proper crowd management during distribution of charity to prevent stampedes and avoidable loss of lives. Her appeal follows recent incidents of stampedes across the country, notably at Ibadan, Oyo...
By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja – No fewer than 10 individuals have lost their lives during a tragic stampede that occurred at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday, December 21, 2024. The tragic incident, which occurred during the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals, also left...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has raised serious concerns about the unorganized distribution of palliatives and relief items in the country during this festive period. The IGP, who stated this in a statement issued on Saturday by the Force spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa...
By JOHN ONAH Abuja – Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has mourned the passing of a veteran journalist and National Treasurer of the International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) Hajia Rafatu Salami who died in the early hours of Friday in Abuja. Governor Ododo condoled with members of her...
Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has given owners of the 762 revoked plots of land in Maitama two-week grace to pay for their Certificates of Occupancy (C of O). The owners of the plots, located in Maitama II, Cadastral Zone A10, Abuja, are expected to pay...
Former President Muhammadu Buhari once rejected an offer of land in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) during his tenure. Buhari’s spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, said this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. He was reacting to reports that a piece of land belonging to the former president was...
A firm, Nextdora Nigeria Limited, has urged an Abuja High Court to restrain the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and others from selling its landed property. The property is located at Plot No. 4411, Cadastral Zone A09, Guzape District, Abuja. Nextdora Ltd, in a fresh suit...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has commended the Renewed Hope Initiative Elderly Support Scheme (RHIESS) of the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for its impactful service to the elderly in society. The minister made this commendation at the second edition of the...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has disbursed $25,000.00 each to ten communities that have qualified for the pilot stage of the Community Revolving Fund (CRF) through their respective Community Revolving Fund Management Committees. Mahmoud also flagged off the distribution of water pumping...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 792 suspects, including 193 foreigners, in a single-day sting operation in Lagos for their involvement in cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scam syndicate. EFCC Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, represented by the Director, Public Affairs, EFCC, Mr Wilson Uwujaren, disclosed this...
The authority of ECOWAS heads of state and government on Sunday set Jan. 29, 2025 to July 29, 2025 as a transitional period to keep ECOWAS doors open to Burkina Faso, Republic of Mali and the Republic of Niger. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, said this...
The Senate on Thursday sought an investigation into the recent demolitions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and has set up an investigative committee to look into the matter. The committee will also invite the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to appear before it to explain the reasons behind the...
A dramatic scene played out in the Senate chamber on Thursday when Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), walked out in anger after being prevented from presenting a motion on demolitions in the nation’s capital. The incident occurred during a plenary session, which had been proceeding...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has arrested eight suspected vandals. The acting spokesman of the NSCDC, FCT Command, Monica Ojobi, in a statement on Thursday, said the suspects were arrested over the vandalism of public infrastructure...
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike has vowed to stop anybody from taking land belonging to the territory without approval. Wike stated this while handing over 50 operational vehicles to security agencies in the FCT, in Abuja on Thursday. The minister, who decried the activities of land...
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said the Federal Government is collaborating with the Republic of Germany to enhance electricity supply in the country. The Minister made this statement while briefing State House Correspondents after a bilateral meeting between President Bola Tinubu and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Wednesday...
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, assured the German government and businessmen of Nigeria’s preparedness to expand frontiers for investors by removing administrative bottlenecks in the energy and solid minerals sectors. Tinubu said this at a business session during the State Visit of Mr Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the German President, at...