By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it has concluded plans to introduce Bus Rapid Transportation System to ease transportation challenges in the federal capital, Abuja. The Director, Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), Dr Abdulateef Bello, made this known during an engagement with stakeholders inContinue Reading

Mr Shalom Olaseni, Executive Director, United Global Resolve For Peace (UGRFP)

By Emmanuel Afonne A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), United Global Resolve for Peace (UGRFP), has commended President Bola Tinubu for suspending Dr Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, over alleged corruption. The Chairman, UGRFP, Shalom Olaseni, gave the commendation in a statement on Monday in Abuja. OlaseniContinue Reading

  By Sarafina Christopher/Patricia Amogu Former Director-General of the Nigerian Governors Forum, Earl Osaro Onaiwu, has called for an upward review of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) proposed budget allocation to Edo South Senatorial zone. Onaiwu made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading

  By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has promised to address challenges affecting the delivery of primary and secondary education in the nation’s capital, Abuja. The Mandate Secretary, Education Secretariat, Dr Danlami Hayyo, gave the assurance after a visit to some secondary schools in Abuja on Monday,Continue Reading

By Hadiza Mohammed Dr Bashir Mundi, Imam of Al-Furqom West Cobb Islamic Centre, Mosque, Atlanta, USA has called on Islamic organisations to champion a cause to drive social development and nation building. Mundi made the call on Sunday in Abuja at a lecture to commemorate 21st year anniversary celebration of Al-Habibiyyah IslamicContinue Reading

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris has said that the Federal Government will investigate the alleged payment of funds into a private account involving Dr Beta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management. Idris said in a statement issued on SundayContinue Reading