By Ahmed Ubandoma The Federal Government has advised state governments in frontline areas to take necessary measures towards mitigating the potential impact Lagdo Dam floodgate. Dr Betta Edu, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, gave the advice while issuing flood warning alert during meeting of Presidential Committee onContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says he will get all contractors back to site under his direct supervision and office of the Minister of State. Wike, who stated this at the opening of a meeting with contractors handling different projects inContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday, demolished a multimillion naira duplex built on plot 226, in Wuse Zone 6, an unapproved land. Mr Mukhtar Galadima, Director, Department of Development Control, said that the building was illegally developed against all warnings. Gidado said that his teamContinue Reading
A news analysis by Ahmed Ubandoma Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, has signalled the desire of President Bola Tinubu administration to ameliorate poverty among the citizenry. Shortly after her swearing in Abuja, Edu declared: “A lot of interventions will come under the humanitarian plan. “TheContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Al-Habibiyah Islamic Society has engaged 118 teenagers on basic principles that would guide them against indulgence in corrupt practices. The National Chief Imam of the society, Sheikh Fuad Adeyemi, stated this while addressing newsmen at the closing of the 11th Annual Teenagers Workshop, held on Sunday inContinue Reading
By Joan Nwangwu The Association of Senior Civil Servant of Nigeria(ASCSN), says the reduction in the number of days civil servants appear physically at work is not economically beneficial to the country. Mr Tommy Okon, ASCSN National President said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Ruth Oketunde The Association of Wives of FCT Traditional Rulers (AWTR) and the coalition of NGOs promoting the right of the indigenous people of FCT, have commiserated with victims and families of the recent building collapse in the FCT. The group said this in a statement signed by HajiaContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Some victims of the building that collapsed on Wednesday in Abuja, have commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, for settling their medical bills. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that a two-storey building located at Lagos Street, Garki Village collapsedContinue Reading
By Celine-Damilola Oyewole The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, on Friday in Abuja, reiterated the importance of digital literacy and its role in fostering economic independence amongst women. She said this at the closing ceremony of the Renewed Hope Initiative RHI/NITDA Women Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Training Empowerment ProgrammeContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Vice-President, Kashim Shettima, says President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms and diplomatic alliances are intended to attract investments and partnerships to the country. Mr Olusola Abiola, Director, Information, Office of the Vice-President, in a statement quoted Shettima as saying this in his address to world leaders atContinue Reading
