By JOHN ONAH, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has disbursed the sum of N6,316,621,045.37 billion to the six area councils and other stakeholders as statutory allocation for the month of March, 2024. The amount represent geometric increase of approximately 40 percent when compared to N3,938,092,102.92 billion...
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Some Nigerian workers have expressed the optimism that in- spite of many challenges Nigerians and it workforce are facing, all hope is not lost. They stated this on Wednesday at the Eagle Square, Abuja, where Nigerian workers in their numbers converged to join their counterparts across the world,...
A Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal (CCPT) sitting in Abuja has granted an application for substituted service of the interim order, restraining Multi-Choice Nigeria Limited from its plan to increase tariffs on DStv and Gotv packages beginning From May 1. The three-member tribunal, presided over by Saratu Shafii,...
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have arrested two brothers for allegedly impersonating the corps’ FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu and other citizens on Facebook. The FCT NSCDC boss disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing newsmen at the Command’s Headquarters in Abuja. The News Agency of...
As fuel scarcity and long queues persist, commuters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) witness a hike in the cost of transportation, and many are stranded. Some commuters narrated their experiences in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja. According to them,...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has approved emergency work on Dogon Gida box culvert which is on the verge of collapse. The Coordinator Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC), Mr Felix Abuah, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)...
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Maitama has adjourned until July 8 for adoption of final written addresses in the alleged case of cruelty to a minor filed against a house wife, Esther Nwatu. The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons accused...
The Parish Priest of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Gwagwalada in Abuja, Rev. Fr. Gabriel Ekpe, has condemned the traditional practice of making women swear on their dead husband’s bodies. Ekpe, during the inaugural Cultural and Feast Day celebration with a theme: “Unity in Diversity: A Moment of Celebration”,...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has commended contractors handling different projects in Abuja for keeping to their promises to deliver the projects before May 29. Wike gave the commendation after inspecting some of the ongoing projects across the capital territory on Saturday....
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has said the issues that led to the tightness in the supply of fuel currently being experienced in some parts of the country have been resolved. The NNPC Ltd. said that the issues were as a result of logistics problems....
The Chairman, Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the FCT Volleyball Challenge 2024, James Pindar, has said the federation would use the sport to secure a better future for the Nigerian youths. Pindar who said this at ongoing competition at the Moshood Abiola stadium in Abuja, noted that the...
Operatives of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), on Wednesday, quizzed owners of a Chinese supermarket in Abuja over alleged discriminatory practices against Nigerians. FCCPC operatives also conducted an inspection of the facility, even as investigation progresses. In a post on X (formerly Twitter),...
Hearing in two separate money laundering suits filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against British national, James Nolan, could not proceed on Wednesday at a Federal High Court, Abuja. The matter, which was scheduled for adoption of final written addresses of parties by Justice Donatus...
Motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have expressed worry over the long queues being presently experienced due to scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) known as fuel. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), correspondent, who went round the town on Wednesday reports that long queues were seen...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – An educational organisation, Fides Et Ratio Academy, has said it would soon roll out a massive training programme that will bridge the skill gap in the country. Chief Executive Officer of the Academy, Paul Chukwuma, made this known at a media parley with...
The Federal Ministry of Education on Tuesday summoned Lead British International School, Abuja over an alarming viral online video regarding alleged bullying incidents at the school. At the meeting held in Abuja, the Minister of State for Education, Dr Yusuf Sununu, emphasised government’s steadfast stance against any form...
The Minister of Power, Mr Adebayo Adelabu, has decried the activities of saboteurs and cartels in the electricity sector, blaming them for the incessant power outages in the country. Adelabu expressed this during a programme tagged “Confronting Nigeria’s Power Challenge as the Nation Migrates to a Multi-Tier Electricity...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, visited the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, at the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja on Monday. Governor Zulum sought collaboration with the federal government to enhance Borno’s irrigation capabilities and ensure food security. “The insurgency...
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has summoned the owner of a Chinese supermarket located in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for alleged restriction of Nigerians. The supermarket located at Royal Choice Estate, Lugbe, allegedly permits only Chinese citizens access to purchase groceries. The News Agency...
President Bola Tinubu has said Nigeria will continue to strengthen collaboration and lead in taking measures towards countering terrorism in Africa. Tinubu said this at the High-level African Counter-terrorism meeting on Monday in Abuja with the theme: “Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Institution Building to Address the Evolving Threats...