Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after a two-week working vacation in the United Kingdom (UK). Tinubu arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 7. 20 p.m. on Saturday, and was received by senior members of the administration. It will be...
By kAYODE ADEBIYI, Abuja – The Rule of Law Development Foundation (ROLDF), an NGO, has urged government at all levels to ensure that all petroleum tankers complied with the highest safety standards. This is contained in a condolence letter to Gov. Umar Namadi and signed by its Co-Ordinator, Joseph...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has initiated an investigation into the activities of the Universal Basic Education Board (FCT UBEB) due to dissatisfaction with its management. Wike made this announcement during a visit from Dr Hamid Boboyi, Executive Chairman of the Universal Basic Education Commission...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says FCT is open for business and streamlining processes to make it easier for investors to set up and operate. Wike stated this in Abuja on Wednesday, at the first edition of the Abuja Business and Investment Summit,...
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has denied the invasion of the National Assembly by the Department of State Services (DSS) over alleged impeachment move. Akpabio, who stated this on Wednesday’s plenary, said that the allegation reported on the social media that the DSS invaded the national assembly...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – As part of efforts to tackle the surge of cardiac arrest, the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has flagged off a Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Centres in the nation’s capital city. The minister performed the flag off on the occasion of the Bring...
Many electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have decried the incessant grid collapses, describing it as an embarrassment to the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the nation was thrown into darkness on Monday following the collapse of the national grid. NAN reports that...
The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), has given the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) 48-hour ultimatum to clean up Abuja. The Coordinator of the Council, Chief Felix Obuah, gave the ultimatum after an emergency meeting with management of the board and contractors handling refuse evacuation in Abuja on Monday....
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike has advised the management of Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) to be firm and decisive in managing bad loans in the country. Wike gave the advice when the management of the company, led by its Managing Director/Chief Executive...
The new Commissioner of Police (CP) for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Olatunji Disu, has assumed duty with a pledge to adopt a zero tolerance approach to crimes and criminalities. Disu said this while briefing newsmen to mark his assumption to duty on Monday in Abuja. “As I...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 33 suspected internet fraudsters popularly known as yahoo boys in Rivers. The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Oyewale said...
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Tuesday called for stronger unity and progress in the country, as it marks its 64th independence anniversary. President of the association Archbishop Daniel made the call in an emotional-laden message to Nigerians. Okoh highlighted the strength in the nation’s diversity and urged...
Police officers on Tuesday fired teargas at protesters during the “Fearless In October” protest over bad governance in Abuja, Nigeria. The protesters had gathered at the Utako area in Abuja, the country’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), waving the Nigerian Green-White-Green flag and banners with various inscriptions such as “EndBadGovernance”,...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, September 30, 2024, arraigned former governor of Taraba State, Darius Dickson Ishaku and former permanent secretary, Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in the state, Bello Yero, before Justice S. C. Oriji of the Federal...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has approved the confirmation of eight acting directors for the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) as substantive directors. The Executive Secretary, FCDA, Mr Shehu Ahmad announced the confirmation in a statement on Monday. Ahmad identified...
Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Sunday returned to Abuja after successfully representing President Bola Tinubu at the just concluded 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), held in New York. The spokesperson of the Vice-President, Mr Stanley Nkwocha, who made this known in a statement, said Shettima during...
Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have decried increased transport fares, which has limited their movement around the city centre. They told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that one of the greatest challenge they encountered was the non availability of fuel in spite of its increased...
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is confident that it can increase crude oil production from 1.7 million barrels per day to 3 million, says Chief Corporate Communications Officer Olufemi Soneye. Speaking in Abuja on Saturday, at a Stakeholders Engagement Session with National Assembly journalists, Soneye emphasised that...
The Senate on Thursday at plenary passed the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) 2024 Supplementary Appropriation Bill of N288 billion. This followed the adoption of the harmonised report of the Joint Committees on the FCTA and FCT Area Councils. The report was presented by the Joint Committee Chairman, Sen.Mohammed...