FCT Administration Moves Against Vandals
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is on the heels of some suspected vandals allegedly responsible for stealing sewage manhole covers in Abuja. Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the FCT Minister, Mr…
Explosion Rocks Abuja School, One Feared Dead, Others Critically Injured
A devastating explosion rocked an Islamiyyah school in the Kuchibiyi community of Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, on Monday, January 6, 2025, resulting in the death of one student and leaving four others critically injured. The blast,…
762 Revoked Plots: CNPP Urges FCT Minister to Extend Deadline for Payments
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) is appealing to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to grant an extension to the owners of the 762 revoked plots of land in Maitama, Abuja, to pay for…
New Permanent Secretary Amb. Dauda Vows to Elevate Ministry of Defence to New Heights
The Ministry of Defence has welcomed a new Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, who has pledged to build upon the achievements of his predecessor, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana. The handover ceremony, which took place at Ship House, Abuja, marked…
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, Passes Away at 100
The peanut farmer who rose to the presidency in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal and the Vietnam War, James Earl Carter Jr., popularly known as Jimmy Carter, has passed away at the age of 100. Carter, who served as…
Minister Wike, Sons, Pay Christmas Homage to President Tinubu, Reiterates Commitment to Reforms
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, accompanied by his sons Jordan and Joachin, paid a Christmas visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his residence in Lagos. The visit was a gesture of goodwill and respect,…
Defence Minister Condoles with Jigawa Governor Over Mother’s Passing
The Honourable Minister of Defence, His Excellency Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Executive Governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Umar A. Namadi, over the passing of his beloved mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar. In…
ALGON Consultant Dr. Ben Nkechika Commends National President Hon. Engr. Bello Lawal for Award of Excellence
Dr. Ben Nkechika, a distinguished human capital development expert and health management consultant, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Engr. Bello Lawal, the National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), for receiving the prestigious Award…
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project to Cost over Planned Enhanced Security and Aesthetic Features – Minister
There indications that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, spanning 750 kilometers, may cost more as the project is set to receive significant upgrades aimed at improving both security and aesthetics. The project was initially to cost N4 billion per kilometre…
How Palliatives Stampede Claimed 10 Lives, Including Four Children in Abuja Church
A devastating stampede occurred at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, on Saturday, resulting in the loss of 10 lives, including four children. The incident happened during a food distribution event, which was intended to provide relief to…
