FEMD, NEAR Foundation to Feed 300 FCT Families This Ramadan
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD), in collaboration with the NEAR Foundation, has announced plans to distribute food items to 300 disaster-affected and vulnerable households across the FCT as part of its Ramadan outreach. Under the initiative, each selected household will receive food packages weighing 11 kilograms, aimed at easing […]
INEC Registers Two New Political Parties Ahead of 2027 Elections
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has approved the registration of two new political parties as part of preparations for the 2027 General Election. The parties are the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) and the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, announced the development on Thursday in Abuja at […]
Abuja’s Master Plan Revived as FCDA Accelerates Infrastructure Projects
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul As Abuja approaches its 50th anniversary, the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) is driving a new wave of infrastructure projects, signaling a revival of the city’s original master plan. The Acting Executive Secretary of the FCDA, Engr. Richard Dauda, disclosed this during a presentation to the FCT Minister and FCDA Board Chairman, […]
FCTA, IHS Introduce Free Gas, Insurance to Fight Indoor Pollution
By Sofiat Adenekan-Adepeju The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), in partnership with IHS Towers Limited, has launched a clean cooking intervention aimed at reducing indoor air pollution and related health risks among vulnerable households in Abuja. The initiative, known as Breathe Clean Air–Abuja, was unveiled on Wednesday, in Gwagwalada Area Council. It involves the distribution […]
Wike Inspects Strategic Road Networks Across Abuja
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday carried out an inspection of major ongoing road and building projects in Abuja, expressing satisfaction with the pace and quality of work. The inspection tour covered the Institutional Research Road around Nile University and the Body of Benchers area in […]
FG Reaffirms Commitment to Reforms as CAC Marks 35th Anniversary
By Mustapha Musa The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to transparency, institutional reform, and improving the ease of doing business, describing inter-agency collaboration as crucial to the success of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Idris stated this while receiving the Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer […]
Peace Must Guide 2026 Elections – CP Dantawaye
By Oluwakemi Kindness Ahead of the 2026 Area Council elections, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, has called for peaceful conduct and stronger collaboration between residents and security agencies. According to a statement by the command public relations officer, Josephine Adeh, the CP stressed that effective policing depends on community participation. […]
Akpabio, Senators Pay Tribute to Late Senator Ezea
By Anayo Akwitti The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday night led Senators to pay glowing tributes to the late Senator representing Enugu North Senatorial District, Okechukwu Ezea, describing him as a principled and outspoken lawmaker. Akpabio who led many Senators and other politicians spoke during a night of tributes held in honour […]
FG Reaffirms Commitment to Growth as Niger State Turns 50
By Mustapha Musa The Federal Government has restated its commitment to inclusive growth, national unity, and sustainable development as Niger State celebrates its 50th anniversary. In a statement on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says the golden jubilee is not just a celebration of time but a tribute to […]
PENGASSAN Denies Allegations Against TotalEnergies, Disowns Reported Claims
By Chinedu Echianu The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has denied reports alleging that it accused TotalEnergies Nigeria Limited of maltreating Nigerian employees and violating labour and local content laws. In a statement on Tuesday issued by its Acting General Secretary, Comrade Jerry Amah Jr., PENGASSAN says it is concerned […]