Security: Uzodinma seeks constitutional roles for traditional rulers

Security: Uzodinma seeks constitutional roles for traditional rulers By Naomi Sharang Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo has suggested that constitutional roles ought to be assigned to traditional rulers to fight insecurity in the country. Uzodinma made the suggestion in Abuja on Wednesday when he hosted traditional rulers from the southernContinue Reading

Impoundment of commercial motorcycles reducing crime in Abuja – DRTS

Impoundment of commercial motorcycles reducing crime in Abuja – DRTS By Philip Yatai The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), FCT Administration, says the continuous impoundment of commercial motorcycles is reducing the rate of crime in the federal capital city. DRTS Head of Operation, Mrs Deborah Osho, stated this duringContinue Reading

Wike woos Sweden, Rwandan investors on tourism, environmental management  

Wike woos Sweden, Rwandan investors on tourism, environmental management By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, wooed investors from Sweden and Rwanda, to invest in the territory’s tourism sector and environmental management. Wike expressed the FCT Administration’s readiness for the partnershipContinue Reading

FG partners coy to provide quality employment for Nigerians

FG partners coy to provide quality employment for Nigerians By Lucy Ogalue The Federal Government is partnering with Unique Talent Export Limited (UTEL Ltd.) to connect Nigerians to foreign jobs in Kuwait, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and Scandinavian countries, among others. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, DrContinue Reading

Database for private guards ‘ll enhance security- Interior Minister

Database for private guards ‘ll enhance security- Interior Minister By Yahaya Isah The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says the establishment of a database for private security guards will enhance national security. The minister stated this at the Stakeholders Consultative Meeting on Nigeria Private Guards Industry, on Tuesday inContinue Reading

West African traditional, religious leaders pledge to end GBV, harmful practices

West African traditional, religious leaders pledge to end GBV, harmful practices By Justina Auta West Africa traditional and faith leaders have pledged to end Gender Based Violence (GBV) and harmful traditional practices affecting women and girls, especially at the community level. They made the commitment at a summit organised byContinue Reading

Wike directs immediate reconstruction of Dogon Gada bridge – Coordinator

Wike directs immediate reconstruction of Dogon Gada bridge – Coordinator By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has given a matching order for the immediate reconstruction of Dogon Gada box culvert in Lokogoma village, Abuja. Mr Felix Obuah, the Coordinator, Abuja Metropolitan ManagementContinue Reading

FCT witnessing improved security under Tinubu – DSS

FCT witnessing improved security under Tinubu – DSS By Philip Yatai The Department of Security Services, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), says the territory has recorded improved security within one year of President Bola Tinubu-led administration. The Director of the department, Adamu Gwary, a Fellow of Defence College, stated thisContinue Reading