By Aderogba George The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has banned the production of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small bottles below 200ml. The Director-General of the agency, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, announced the ban at a news conference on Monday in Abuja. AdeyeyeContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, has promised to complete all abandoned projects across the six Area Councils of the territory. Wke gave the assurance in Kuje on Monday, while inaugurating the construction of a five-kilometre dual carriageway in Kuje, Kuje Area Council ofContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, says efforts by the FCT Administration to address insecurity are already yielding positive results. Mahmoud stated this in Abuja on Sunday, when she paid a visit to the family of Al-Kadriyar Mansoor, whose five daughters were recently released afterContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has announced plans to demolish “Yar Kasuwa”, a popular market in Gwarinpa, for operating illegally. Mr Mukhtar Galadima, Director, Department of Development Control, FCTA, made the announcement during a meeting with stakeholders in Abuja on Sunday. Galadima informed the stakeholders,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says providing infrastructure in rural communities for sustainable growth and development is key in the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Wike stated this in Abuja on Friday, while inaugurating the construction of 7.2-kilometre road,Continue Reading
Philomina Attah Senate President, Sen. Godswill Akpabio and a former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, have urged Nigerians to emulate the Christ-like and inter-religious lifestyle exhibited by His Eminence, Cardinal John Onaiyekan. They made the call in Abuja on Thursday, at a book presentation to mark the 80thContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai A community in Gwagwalada Area Council of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has bestowed the traditional title of “Sarkin Yaki” (Warlord), Paikon Kore on the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, The Aguma of Gwagwalada, Chief Mohammad Magaji announced this on Thursday when the Minister inaugurated an emergency construction and rehabilitation of nine-kilometreContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Mrs Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, Mandate Secretary, Women Affairs Secretariat, FCT Administration, says the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, is working to improve the living condition of rural dwellers in the territory. Benjamins-Laniyi stated this when she visited the District Head of Kulo, Mr Solomon Hassan in Kuje AreaContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike has expressed satisfaction with the progress made so far on Abuja light rail project, reassuring that its delivery on May 29 is sacrosanct. The minister gave the assurances on Wednesday after inspecting the ongoing construction of access roads to theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Market Women and Men Association of Nigeria in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Tuesday, donated tubers of yam, tomatoes, pepper and onions to the First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu. National President of the association, Mrs Felicia Sani, said that the donation was aimed at formallyContinue Reading
