Guards Brigade pledges commitment to protection of presidency, FCT
2024-12-22
Guards Brigade pledges commitment to protection of presidency, FCTContinue Reading
Buhari once rejected land offer during his tenure- Garba Shehu
2024-12-19
By Mufutau Ojo Former President Muhammadu Buhari once rejected an offer of land in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) during his tenure. Buhari’s spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, said this in a statement in Abuja on Thursday. He was reacting to reports that a piece of land belongingContinue Reading
Agency celebrates 171 ODF communities in Kwali council
2024-12-02
By Akpan Glory Abuja, Dec. 2, 2024 (NAN) The FCT Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA) has commended the efforts of 171 communities in Kwali Area Council that have achieved Open Defecation-Free (ODF) status. Mr Luke Ulom, the overseeing director of FCT RUWASSA, praised these communities during an eventContinue Reading
World AIDS Day: FCT places 61,384 people, children on treatment
2024-12-02
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory has successfully placed 61,384 people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) on treatment. Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary, Health Services and Environment Secretariat, FCT Administration, stated this in Abuja on Monday, at a press conference to commemorate the 2024 World AIDS Day. Fasawe said thatContinue Reading
FCT, China to strengthen cooperation in urban devt. education, others
2024-11-29
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and Hunan, a landlocked province of southern China, have expressed commitment to strengthen cooperation in urban development, cultural education, tourism, and environment, amongst other areas. The Minister of State, FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, stated this during a visit of the HunanContinue Reading
Foundation advocates transformation of rural communities to tackle youth migration
2024-11-27
By Ahmed Musa Mr Emmanuel Obiabo, Executive Director of Statecraft Foundation, has emphasised the need for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration to prioritise transformation of rural communities to address increasing rate of youth migration. Obiabo made this appeal during a stakeholders’ meeting with FCT Community Youth Associations in Abuja,Continue Reading
NOA takes campaign against gender-based violence to Abuja communities
2024-11-26
By Angela Atabo The National Orientation Agency (NOA), has taken the campaign against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) to communities in the FCT, Abuja. Mrs Theresa Maduekwe, Director, Public Enlightenment and Mass Mobilisation of the agency, disclosed this on Tuesday when she visited Mr Joseph Narayi, the Chief of Karu, Abuja. AccordingContinue Reading
AEPB takes campaign against open defecation to FCT suburbs
2024-11-20
By Philip Yatai The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has taken its campaign against open defecation to the suburbs of the territory. The Director of the board, Mr Osilama Braimah, stated this during the campaign at Bmuko and Dutse Makaranta in Bwari AreaContinue Reading
FCT reopens barricaded slip road, begins dry season sensitisation
2024-11-16
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has reopened the barricaded slip road connecting Goodluck Jonathan Expressway with Ring Road II at Galadimawa Interchange. The acting Director-General of the Department, Mr Abdulrahman Mohammed, explained that the slip road was barricaded on June 25 to mitigate floodingContinue Reading
Menopause: FCTA rallies support for women to promote households’ stability, happiness
2024-11-13
By Philip Yatai The Women Affairs Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has begun mobilising support for women, experiencing menopause for households’ stability and general wellbeing of families. The Mandate Secretary of the secretariat, Dr Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, said that the move was part of the secretariat’s efforts to promote emotionalContinue Reading
