By Anita Uzoagba As Nigeria marks the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, some residents in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed diverse views on whether children should be actively involved in decision making processes affecting their lives, families and society. The residents spoke in interviews with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
By Ginika Okoye The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has sealed off two estate company offices in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over non-compliance with the commission’s order. The estate companies are Ochacho Group Worldwide, owners of Ochacho Real Homes and Ti’Bilon construction, real estate and facility managementContinue Reading
By Charity Nwosu Business owners and artisans in Dei-Dei Community of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concern over the economic hardship and rising cost of living, saying it is taking a heavy toll on their livelihoods. They spoke in interviews with the News Agency ofContinue Reading
The Working People United (WOPU), a group of professionals across various sectors, has declared support for the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu in 2027.Continue Reading
By Ginika Okoye Some bank customers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have frowned upon the continuous increase in banks’ services in spite of the challenging economic environment and their outcry. The customers, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday, described the recent AutomatedContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has called for community support and backing for reformed ex-inmates. The Controller, FCT Command, Mr Christopher Jen, made the call while handing over an ex-inmate, Abdulkadir Mohammed to the Aguma of Gwagwalada to facilitate his reintegration intoContinue Reading
By Taiye Agbaje Residents of Peze and Kungabokun Communities in Byazhin-Across area of Kubwa, a satellite town in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have shared harrowing accounts of kidnappings in the area. They said that suspected armed terrorists, in their numbers, had continued to attack theContinue Reading
By Angela Atab/Justina Auta Amnesty International has sensitised residents of Iddo-Sarki Community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to the rights of women and girls as part of activities marking International Women’s Day. The campaign focused on educating women, girls and community members on their rights, available legal protections andContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Bolt mobility platform has partnered with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to sensitise driver-partners and couriers in Abuja, promoting adherence to traffic regulations and safe driving practices across the city. The sensitisation exercise aimed to strengthen awareness on road safety compliance within the Federal CapitalContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Across Nigeria’s custodial centres, a quiet transformation is unfolding; one that is gradually reshaping the narrative of punishment into a story of rehabilitation, education and second chances. For decades, incarceration in Nigeria largely revolved around confinement and deterrence, with limited attention toContinue Reading
