By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has distributed food items to lepers in Abaji, Kuje and Gwagwalada area councils as part of efforts to fight hunger among vulnerable residents. Mrs Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, the Mandate Secretary, Women Affairs Secretariat, FCTA, said during the distribution in Abaji, Abaji AreaContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has promised improved security and more infrastructure to residents of the FCT, Abuja. Wike gave the assurance while briefing newsmen, after a closed-door session with Senators at the National Assembly, in Abuja on Wednesday, TheContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima has implored Nigerians to uphold truth and integrity in the face of misinformation and falsehood that threaten the fabric of society. Shettima made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at the presentation of a book titled: “Beating All Odds: Diaries and Essays on HowContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), says no fewer than 10 shops were razed down by fire in Wuse Market on Tuesday. FEMA’s Head of Public Affairs, Mrs Nkechi Isa, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja. Isa, who said that no life was lost,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mr Udo Atang, the most senior director in the FCT Administration (FCTA) as its pioneer Head of Civil Service Commission. Mr Anthony Ogunleye, Director of Press, Officer of the FCT Minister, disclosed this in a statement in AbujaContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has disbursed N4.43 billion to the six area councils of FCT, pension scheme and primary school teachers, as statutory allocation for January 2024. FCT Minister of State, Mariya Mahmoud, disclosed this while presiding over the 186th Joint Account Allocation CommitteeContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the federal capital, Abuja, is safe and free for foreigners to conduct their businesses. Wike stated this when the Ambassador of Poland to Nigeria, Mrs Joanna Tarnawska, visited him in Abuja on Tuesday. HeContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Abuja, March 10, 2024 (NAN) No fewer than 74 Directors have bowed out of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), having clocked 60 years of age or 35 years in service. FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, stated this in AbujaContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Mr Christopher Maikalangu, on Saturday distributed bags of grains to vulnerable men and women in Saburi and Dakwa communities in Jiwa Ward of the council. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Maikalangu at the ceremony said theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Helpline Social Support Initiative (HSSI), an NGO, has trained 200 women in Abuja, on self-reliance skills, as part of efforts towards building a life of dignity among the poor and vulnerable. The President of the NGO, Dr Jumai Ahmadu, said at the opening of the trainingContinue Reading
