By Philip Yatai Education Resource Centre (ERC) of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has taken steps towards ensuring strict compliance with examination standards and zero tolerance to examination malpractices in secondary schools. The ERC Director, Dr Neemat Abdulrahim, stated this in Abuja on Thursday, while monitoring the Senior SecondaryContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has promised to issue Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) to the indigenous people of FCT, living on their ancestral land. Wike made the promise on Wednesday, during a thank-you visit to the people of Abuja Municipal AreaContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja Dr Elechi Chinedum, the Mandate Secretary, Transport, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has expressed the FCTA’s determination to build more modern terminals to improve public transportation and reduce crime in FCT. Chinedum said this on Tuesday at Jabi Park in Abuja during eye screenings and drug sensitisationContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has begun a thank-you visit to the six area councils of the territory, over the outcome of the Feb. 21 area council elections in the FCT. The visits, which began with Bwari Area Council on Tuesday, according toContinue Reading
By EricJames Ochigbo The Young People’s Initiative for Credible Leadership (YPICL) has described the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) elections as credible. The Executive Director, Mr Abdulwahab Ekekhide, said on Friday that the elections reflected the true will of the people. Speaking to journalists in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Folasade Akpan The introduction of Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS) has significantly reduced cases of anaemia among pregnant women receiving antenatal care in the Dutse-Alhaji Primary Healthcare Centre in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Dr Deborah Joshua, Officer-in-Charge of the facility, disclosed this on Wednesday during a media field visitContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo Concerned residents and road users in Lugbe, Abuja, have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in the deteriorating condition of roads in the area. This is contained in an open letter addressed to President Tinubu and signed by Mr Michael Nwaohiri, Convener of the ‘FixContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo Traders and residents of the Kugbo Furniture Market, Abuja, have sought urgent government assistance after a fire destroyed more than 15 shops and some adjoining residential buildings. The fire reportedly started at about 9 a.m. on Sunday and swept through a section of the market behind KugboContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has congratulated winners of Saturday’s elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kano and Rivers states, urging them to serve with dedication. The president’s message is contained in a statement issued by his Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja. The Independent NationalContinue Reading
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
