Rising cost of inputs threatens food production in FCT By Veronica Dariya Some farmers and input suppliers in Bwari Area Council, FCT, have raised concerns over rising costs, warning that they threaten food production and farmers’ livelihoods. The stakeholders expressed their concerns in separate interviews with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
Bwari residents seek completion of Zango, Kogo road projects By Veronica Dariya Some residents of Zango and Kogo communities in Bwari Area Council, FCT have appealed to the district administration to expedite work on ongoing road construction projects in the communities. The residents made the appeal in separate interviews withContinue Reading
Insecurity: Karshi communities seek FG’s urgent intervention By Blessing Ibegbu Some residents of Karshi in the FCT and Nasarawa State have called on the Federal Government and relevant authorities to tackle the security challenges confronting Karshi and surrounding areas. The residents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
Unhygienic conditions at Anagada slaughterhouse worry Gwagwalada residents By Uche Bibilari Gwagwalada residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have decried the unhygienic and deplorable state of the Anagada Livestock Market. The residents, in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Wednesday, said the facility was poorlyContinue Reading
Soaring rents push FCT families to skip basic needs By Amen Gajira Residents of Kubwa in Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), say rising rents is forcing them to cut spending on food, healthcare and education. The residents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on ThursdayContinue Reading
Run4Breath campaign raises awareness on asthma burden Asthma By Anita Uzoagba An initiative, Run4Breath has commenced a six state awareness campaign aimed at drawing attention to the growing burden of asthma in Nigerian communities and the rising cost of inhalers. The initiative involves runners covering 21.1 kilometres daily in sixContinue Reading
Musawa seeks support, partnerships to strengthen heritage documentation, promote culture Heritage By Veronica Dariya Mrs Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, has called for support and partnerships to strengthen Nigeria’s heritage documentation and promote the country’s culture. Musawa made the call at the “2026 Heritage inContinue Reading
A’Ibom community protests 17 years of oil firms neglect By Isaiah Eka Indigenes of Unyenge community in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom, on Thursday protested neglect by oil firms operating within the area in the past 17 years. The protesters led by the Unyenge Youth President, Mr JosephContinue Reading
Nasarawa community laments destruction by roaming cattle, urges government intervention By Glory Sam Residents and farmers in Aso community, Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, have decried the activities of roaming cattle, alleging that they have continued to destroy farmlands in the area. The residents, who spoke in separate interviewsContinue Reading
FCT residents call for improved waste management, cleaner communities Sanitation By Precious Clement-Idowu and Titilayo Adesina Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called on relevant authorities to strengthen waste management systems and improve community sanitation to safeguard public health and the environment. The residents, who spoke in separateContinue Reading
