By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Mr Nyesom Wike, has described a well-functioning parliament with the right support systems as a “cornerstone” of democracy. The minister stated this at the opening ceremony of the 9th National and States Assembly Service Commissions conference, held at theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Mr Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Wednesday pledged continued support for the maintenance and development of the Abuja National Mosque. Wike made the promise when the Abuja National Mosque Management Board, led by its Chairman, the Etsu Nupe (the chief ofContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says a total of 30-kilometre roads will be constructed across the six Area Councils of the FCT. Wike, who stated this when Sen. Philip Aduda and Mr Zakari Dobi visited him in his office in AbujaContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Alhaji Jalal Arabi, the newly appointed Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has promised to reposition the commission to key into the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu. Arabi made the promise while addressing the management and staff of the commission when heContinue Reading
By Oladele Eniola Emmanuel Agbaeze, the Creative Director and organiser of the 2023 Snooker Fest, on Tuesday, said that the event would showcase the talents of the billiard community in Nigeria to the world. Agbaeze, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, saidContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has commenced a post-development audit of satellite towns in Abuja, to generate an efficient database for sustainable city development. Mr Mukhtar Galadima, Director, Development Control, FCTA, said at the commencement of the exercise at Dawaki Satellite town, on Tuesday, that theContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Civil servants in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), have commended the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, for securing approval for the establishment of the FCT Civil Service Commission. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Wike had, on Friday, announced President Bola Tinubu’s approval forContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi as the Mandate Secretary for the newly created Women Affairs Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). Mr Anthony Ogunleye, Director of Press, Office of the Minister of the FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike made theContinue Reading
By Abiodun Lawal No fewer than 286 officers of the Nigerian Army are taking part in the 2023 Captain to Major practical examination, to test the proficiency of officer for higher responsibilities. Addressing candidates and officers in Abeokuta on Sunday, the Commander Training and Doctrine Command of the NigerianContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has appealed to Google for a safe cyberspace to enhance peace and unity in the country. The Minister who made the call when a delegation from Google West Africa led by its Director, Mr Olumide Balogun paidContinue Reading
