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A coalition of 25 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing controversy surrounding the selection of a Vice Chancellor for the University of Abuja (UniAbuja). The call was made during the presentation of their report at the university’s main gate. Dr. Wisdom Ohalete Chinedu, who spoke on behalf […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has justified the recent clamp down on beggars in the city of Abuja. Media recalls that the Minister had in October this year, “declared war on beggars because Abuja is returning to the beggar’s city”. His action attracted condemnation from those who believe that the move was […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike on Tuesday said all his works in Abuja are part of President Bola Tinubu’s renewed hope Agenda mantra.Wike said Tinubu’s promise to satisfy Nigerians is being fulfilled through good works that are renewing the hope of citizens. The minister spoke during the inspection of the […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Sunday, insisted that all shanties in Abuja will be removed to ensure security of lives and properties in the country’s capital city. Wike made this known while addressing occupants of a shanty village in the Wuye area of Abuja on Sunday evening. He said […]
Residents of Ruga, a settlement along Airport Road, Abuja, took to the streets on Friday to protest the demolition of their homes by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Media reports that Wike had previously ordered a task force, “Operation Sweep,” to demolish Ruga and other communities within the nation’s capital to clear the city of perceived […]
Police operatives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have apprehended three individuals for allegedly impersonating forcemen, including police and the Department of State Services (DSS). The individuals were also accused of involving in a ‘one chance’ robbery in the nation’s capital city. Giving details of the force operations in Abuja recently, the FCT Police Commissioner, […]
President Bola Tinubu on Monday, took a cursory assessment of his administration in the last 17 months, saying he has been able to ramp up funds to reduce the debt servicing burden of the nation from 97 percent to 65 percent. Speaking against the backdrop of his subsidy removal policy on fuel, Tinubu said he […]
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in seven newly-appointed ministers at the Council Chambers in Abuja. The ministers were screened and confirmed by the Nigerian Senate last week.
Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, say they are finding it difficult to feed due to the high cost of food items. The residents also lamented further increase in transportation fares following the hike in the petrol pump price. They spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Sunday in Abuja. According […]
About 130 foreigners have been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, for alleged high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities against the national security. The foreign nationals who are majorly Chinese and Malaysian consist of 87 males and 26 females were arrested in Jahi area of Abuja. A statement by the Force spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi on […]
Emergency responders are battling to tackle a fire outbreak at a private telecommunications outfit in Gana Street, Maitama, Abuja. The Nigerian Television Authority reports that the inferno also razed down a building housing a local eatery in the area. According to the report, emergency responders are currently battling to curtail the inferno. Government officials in […]
Paul Ibe, the Media Adviser to former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential Atiku Abubakar, has cautioned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike against reducing youths in Abuja to taxi drivers. Ibe said most youths engage in taxi business due to the unconducive economic environment and need to survive. He was reacting […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has announced plans by the Federal Capital Territory Administration to gradually phase out tricycle operations in parts of the Abuja city centre. Wike stated this on Thursday during the flag-off of the FCT Renewed Hope Youth Empowerment Programme. Wike stressed the Federal Government’s commitment to improving […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has told residents of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, that President Bola Tinubu has instructed him to give them whatever they ask for. Wike stated this on Wednesday during the flag-off of the rehabilitation of the 10-kilometer Aguma Palace-Radio Nigeria-New Market Road in Gwagwalada Area Council. The […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) UK Chapter Chairman, Hon.Tunde Doherty on behalf of the Executives and members heartily congratulates Chief Sunday Akin Dare on his appointment as the Special Adviser to the President on Public Communication and Orientation. Chief Sunday Dare have consistently demonstrated your commitment to Nigeria’s progress, and this new appointment affirms that […]
The Abia federal lawmaker who assaulted an Abuja Bolt driver, Alex Ikwechegh, is scheduled to be arraigned before the Kuje Magistrate Court at 12 noon today, Wednesday. The probe and prosecution of Ikwechegh are being handled by the Inspector General of Police’s Special Investigation Unit. We recall that the lawmaker, representing Aba North and South […]
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command on Monday said it has arrested a lawmaker for assaulting a driver in the nation’s capital. Josephine Adeh, the spokesperson for the Abuja Command, confirmed that Alex Mascot Ikwechegh has been arrested. She said Ikwechegh is “at the Maitama Police Station undergoing questioning”. The Police spokesperson explained in […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has approved the immediate implementation of eight far-reaching actions to reinvigorate the Administration’s capacity for optimal efficiency pursuant of his commitment to deliver on his promises to Nigerians. The eight actions approved by Mr. President include: LIST OF MINISTERS REASSIGNED TO NEW PORTFOLIOS ARE AS FOLLOWS: S/N Name of Minister […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of illegal structures at the Sabon Lugbe South District Layout in the FCT. The FCT Minister gave the order in Abuja on Tuesday during an unscheduled visit to the site of the illegal structures at Sabon Lugbe, accompanied by the heads […]
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on Monday narrated how he revoked the certificate of occupancy (C of O) of some plots of land allocated to Julius Berger, in the Katampe District of Abuja. Wike was addressing the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, at the official Flag-Off Ceremony […]
