Editor/Assistant Chief Correspondent,
FCT Correspondent,
NAN Abuja.
By Philip Yatai Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has described the death of Chief Daniel Orbih, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Vice-Chairman (South South), as “painful”. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Orbih passed away on Monday at the age of 64 and is survivedContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will begin a two-week mass rabies vaccination exercise across the territory from Wednesday. The Mandate Secretary, Mr Suleiman Ango, said this while addressing veterinary and animal health officials at the FCT Veterinary Clinic inContinue Reading
By Mubarak Gana/Grant Onyeke The Rotary Club of Abuja Delight FCT, has pledged to create a lasting impact in the Gita community, Bwari Area Council, through humanitarian and community development projects. The District President, Justina Ndubisi, made this pledge at the installation and fundraising event on Monday in Abuja. NdubisiContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Federal Government has handed over keys to beneficiaries of its Rent-to-Own housing programme at the Nasarawa Technology Village, Karu, in Nasarawa State. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Darma, performed the handover ceremony on Monday, describing the development as a significant step towards addressingContinue Reading
By Salamat Abu The Igala Cultural Development Association (ICDA), Ganaja Township, has honoured Rosemary Osikoya for facilitating the establishment of a vocational skills centre in the area. The association conferred on Osikoya the title of “Amazon of Humanitarian Service” during a courtesy and inspection visit to the facility on MondayContinue Reading
By Stephen Adeleye The traditional institution of Achadu Oko Attah on Sunday conferred the title of Ogah-Achadu Oko Attah on Kogi Deputy Governor, Mr Joel Salifu. The conferment took place at the palace of traditional ruler, Alih Yusuf Ameh Adaji III, in Idah, during activities marking the Achadu’s third anniversary.Continue Reading
By Diana Omueza Some Catholic priests and professionals have organised a Back-to-School Retreat to help secondary school students in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) build resilience, overcome trauma and resist negative social influences before resumption. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the retreat, tagged “Back to School, AnchoredContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), in collaboration with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other security agencies, has commenced joint enforcement against traffic light violations and other road offences across Abuja. The operation targets driving against traffic and other violations as authorities intensify efforts toContinue Reading
By Oyintutu Oyinkolade The Federal Government says judicial officers and court personnel will be included in its ongoing housing interventions across the country. The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Muttaqha Darma, said this in a statement issued by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Mr Badamasi Haiba,Continue Reading
By Grace Abe The Federal Character Commission (FCC) says it is partnering with the FCT Football Association (FCT FA) to promote youth development, social inclusion and talent discovery through sporting activities. The Executive Chairman of FCC, Mrs Hulayat Omidiran, said this on Wednesday when the board of the FCT FA,Continue Reading
