By Reporters Mr Christopher Maikalangu, the Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the ongoing Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council Elections, describing the process as seamless. Maikalangu, who is also seeking re-election, spoke with newsmen shortly after casting his vote at hisContinue Reading
By Our Reporters The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday recorded early arrival of election materials and ad hoc staff at city centre for the area council elections. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that as at 8:15 a.m., all the polling units visited within Abuja Municipal AreaContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Committee of Youth for Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS) has intensified advocacy for youth inclusion in governance, credible elections and full local government autonomy, as it rolls out a comprehensive national programme for 2026. The Director-General of CYMS, Chief Obinna Nwaka, said this in an interview withContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Mr Christopher Maikalangu, has received a significant boost in his re-election bid with the unveiling of a comprehensive campaign strategy by the “Maikalangu Think Tank”. The strategy aims to secure Maikalangu’s victory in the forthcoming area council elections scheduled forContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has extended full implementation of its Single Revenue Account Policy to allow completion of critical technical upgrades. AMAC Chairman, Mr Christopher Maikalangu, confirmed the decision in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, saying the extension follows the policy’s initial rollout forContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Mr Christopher Maikalangu, the Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has urged residents to report any council official demanding cash or directing payments into private accounts. Maikalangu also warned against impostors posing as revenue officials, announcing a full transition to automated tax collection from Jan. 1,Continue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) has declared that payments for environmental health services to the FCTA or unauthorised bodies are invalid. Mr Kingsley Madaki, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to the Executive Chairman of AMAC said this in a statement inContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Mr Christopher Maikalangu, says 80 per cent of the capital component of the 2026 AMAC budget will be invested in rural infrastructure. Maikalangu gave the assurance on Wednesday while presenting the 2026 AMAC Appropriation Bill of N37.9 billion to theContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) on Saturday provided free medical screening for diabetes and hypertension to residents at the Garki Village Primary Health Centre, Abuja. Dr Anthony Orji, Chief Medical Officer, Pharma Healthcare Department, AMAC, said the exercise, sponsored by AMAC Chairman, Mr Christopher Maikalangu, wasContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Chairman, Christopher Maikalangu, has decried the recent demolition of property in the Federal Capital Territory’s (FCT) Karsana Community by a developer, Oceanic Properties and Equilibrium Concept. Maikalangu made this known on Saturday in Abuja after inspecting the extent of the demolition andContinue Reading
