Bandits Kill 4, Kidnap 39 In FCT, Niger
Four persons were killed while 39 others were kidnapped when bandits invaded Kuduru village in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory as well as Garam and Azu communities…
FG vow to end girls’ “breast ironing” practice in FCT communities
The Federal Government, Saturday, vowed to end “breast ironing ” and other harmful traditional practices affecting girl-child in the FCT. Mrs Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, Minister of Women Affairs made this known…
Gov. Alia needs no spokesperson in the Villa, says Jime
By NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA Gov. Hyacinth Alia has not recruited anyone to speak on his behalf in Aso Rock Villa, the immediate past Executive Secretary, Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC),…
FCT Natives/Residents pass vote of confidence on Wike
The Coalition of FCT Indigenous Groups and Coalition of FCT Resident Associations has passed a vote of confidence on the FCT Minister, Bar. Nyesom Wike, and have urged him to…
Rivers elders express confidence on Wike’s capacity to deliverLeaders
By NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Coalition of River Leaders of Thoughts has expressed confidence on the ability and capacity of the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike,…
Residents of Sabon Lugbe in FCT seek govt. intervention on degrading access road
By EricJames Ochigbo, NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA Residents of Sabon Lugbe, Lugbe District, Abuja have called for urgent intervention by the government on the deteriorating condition of the only access…
Foundation empowers 100 pregnant women, widows in FCT
By NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA The Hina-Gana Foundation, a Humanitarian based NGO, has assisted over 100 indigent pregnant women and widows from six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory…
RCCG Clergymens task men, parents on parental responsibilities
Rev. Jide Akiode, Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Region 10 in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has admonished men not to abandon parental responsibilities in the…
Abuja building collapse: 9 evacuated, rescue operations suspended
The Federal Fire Service says rescue operations at the site of the collapsed four-storey building at Dape in Life Camp, Abuja, will resume on Tuesday at 8.a.m. Mr Emeribe David,…
FCT official urges parents to pay close attention to children
Dr Matthew Ashkeni, a top FCT official has urged parents, guardians, and care-givers to pay close attention to their children and wards to curb drug abuse among youths. Ashkeni, the…
1,539 FCT farmers benefit from FADAMA Cares programme
By Gami Tadanyigbe Over 1,539 famers across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have benefited from the 4th batch of FCT FADAMA Cares pre-disbursement capacity building training in Gwagwalada Area Council.…
Chief Dr Ebosetale David Aigbefoh Esq Library unveiled at GS SS Tungan Maje Abuja
By Gami Tadanyigbe Government Science Secondary school Tungan Maje Abuja in FCT, has unveiled Chief Dr Ebosetale David Aigbefoh Esq Library named after him. The library is being named after…
Group urges AEPB to provide receptacles in parks
By Gami Tadanyigbe The Centre for Peace Advocacy and Sustainable Development (CEPASD) has called on Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) to provide waste disposable bins in FCT motor parks and…
NGO assisted 420 indigent pre-trial detainees, empowers 102 female inmates in 5 years
By Ruth Oketunde Hope Behind Bars Africa (HBBA), a non-profit organisation, says it has provided legal representation to no fewer than 420 indigent pre-trial detainees in the last five years.…
Senator Ireti promises inclusive governance, prioritize Indigenous interest
By Gami Tadanyigbe Senator Ireti Kingibe, the Senator elect of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under the Labour Party (LP) has promised an inclusive governance and prioritize the interest of…