Education

FG Says Schools in 14 States, FCT Risk Attacks from Bandits

Web News 11 March 2024 173 0

Against the backdrop of the resurgence of the mass abduction of pupils, the Federal Government has said schools in 14 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, are at risk of attacks by bandits and insurgents. The National Coordinator of Financing Safe Schools in Nigeria, Hajia Halima Continue Reading

Crime

Police Apprehend Notorious Kidnap Kingpin

Web News 16 February 2024 460 0

Police operatives attached to the Anti-kidnapping Unit of the FCT Police Command in the continued effort against criminality in the Territory have arrested one of the most wanted and deadly kidnapping kingpins terrorising Abuja and environs. The kidnap kingpin, Saidu Abubakar, is one of the three wanted kidnap kingpins who were declared missing after narrowly […]Continue Reading

Sport

AFCON: Tinubu Showers Super Eagles with National Award, Houses 

Web News 13 February 2024 303 0

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, rewarded the Super Eagles of Nigeria with a national award (Member of the Order of the Niger, MON) flats in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and a piece of land. President Tinubu made the pronouncement when he received the players and officials of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) at the […]Continue Reading

Economy

CBN Investigator Indicates Buhari’s Nephew Approved Naira Redesign

Web News 22 December 2023 296 0

The Special Investigator on the Central Bank of Nigeria and Related Entities, Jim Obazee, has indicated that the recent naira redesign wasn’t expressly approved by former President Muhammadu Buhari. Obazee had gathered that the approval came from Buhari’s aide, Sabiu Tunde ‘Yusuf’. This was contained in the investigator’s final report tagged, ‘Report of the Special […]Continue Reading

Environment

NiMET Forecasts 48-Hour Heavy Rain in FCT, 24 States

Web News 28 September 2023 390 0

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has notified the residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Edo, Kwara, and 22 other states of 48-hour downpour beginning on Thursday. In its weekly heavy rainfall forecast bulletin released on Wednesday, the agency told the residents to also expect flash floods. Other states listed are Katsina, Kano, Jigawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Plateau, […]Continue Reading

Housing

Wike Gives 3-Month Grace to Undeveloped Land Owners

Web News 25 September 2023 299 0

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has approved a three-month grace period for owners of 189 undeveloped plots of land in the FCT to begin to develop them or get their allocation papers revoked. The Director of Information and Communication at the FCT Administration, Mr Muhammad Sule, stated on Sunday in Abuja […]Continue Reading

Environment

Wike Revokes 165 Lands, Imoke, Udo Udoma not Spared

Web News 22 September 2023 256 0

The Minister, Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revoked 165 lands in Abuja, some of which belonged to notable Nigerians. A document signed by the FCT Permanent Secretary, Olushade Adeshola, which was obtained by The PUNCH, reveals that the revocation was due to the violation and contravention of the terms of development of the Right […]Continue Reading

News

Council Bosses Lament Kidnapping, Illegal Mining in FCT

Web News 8 September 2023 218 0

19 persons were on Thursday, kidnapped in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja, while no fewer than 30 persons were reported to have died in a landslide caused by activities of illegal miners in the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. These were revealed during the maiden meeting between the FCT Minister, […]Continue Reading

Economy

We are hopeful of Largesse from Aso Rock – Osun Federal Commissioner

Web News 26 August 2023 270 0

By Abiodun Adeoye Osun State Government has expressed the hope that it will benefit maximally from the Federal Government’s largesse in Abuja. The state’s Commissioner for Federal Affairs, Mrs Adenike Adeleke stated this in Abere while fielding questions from newsmen. Mrs Adeleke pointed out that she saw her appointment as an opportunity to serve the […]Continue Reading

Environment

Collapsed Building: Wike Orders Arrest of Owner

Web News 24 August 2023 257 0

Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike has ordered the immediate identification and arrest of the owner of a two-storey building which collapsed in Abuja on Wednesday night. The building had at least 39 residents, with two certified dead, and 37 rescued and taken to various hospitals. The building, located at Lagos Crescent, Garki Village […]Continue Reading

Politics

Wike Steps in as FCT Minister, Says Buildings Will Go Down

Web News 21 August 2023 309 0

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike, has assumed official duties as the Minister of Federal Capital Territory with the minister of state, Mariya Mahmud. They arrived at FCTA at about 1:20 pm after the swearing-in ceremony at the presidential villa to hold their first press conference. Wike was accompanied by a mammoth […]Continue Reading

Crime

Teacher Allegedly Beats 16-Year-Old to Coma

Web News 8 June 2023 426 0

A 16-year-old female SS3 student, Christabel Henry, of Government Girls Science Secondary School (GGSSS) in Kuje, FCT, was allegedly beaten by the teacher, Mr. David Yusuf, to a state of unconsciousness. The incident, which occurred during a night prep session on Friday, at 10PM WAT, has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the safety and […]Continue Reading

Economy

FG Harmonizes Revenue Collection in FCT, States

Web News 12 May 2023 288 0

The Federal government has concluded arrangements to harmonize revenue collection in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT and Sub-States across the Federation.  The minister of FCT Mallam Muhammad Bello made this known in Akure, Ondo State during a two-day retreat on the harmonization of revenue collection in the FCT  Mallam Muhammad Bello decried that multiple agencies Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Hajj 2022: First Flight of FCT Pilgrims Lands in Abuja

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The first batch of pilgrims to return from Saudi Arabia to Nigeria has landed safely at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,  Abuja.  The 423 pilgrims who were  from Federal Capital Territory  left Jeddah Airport this morning aboard FLYNAS flight XY7002 and landed in Abuja around noon. Another FlyNas flight is expected to leave for Nigeria later […]Continue Reading

Security

Prison Attack: Work With Relevant Stakeholders to Apprehend Escapees- Minister

Web News 7 July 2022 300 0

Following the recent attack at the Kuje Medium Correctional Facility by suspected terrorists, which led to the escape of many inmates, the FCT Minister, Muhammad Musa Bello has tasked traditional rulers in the area, especially, to work with relevant security operatives to apprehend all the escapees. Malam Bello who stated this in Abuja, when he […]Continue Reading

Security

Alleged Abduction: Twitter Lady, 17 Others found

Web News 17 June 2022 345 0

Police in Abuja Friday found a resident of the FCT, Safiyanu Amira, the lady who raised the alarm on Twitter alleging that 17 persons, including three expectant women and their children, were kidnapped randomly at the Apo district of Abuja by persons dressed in Police uniforms. Recall that in a series of tweets, Amira alleged […]Continue Reading

Transportation

(UPDATE) Many Dead, Train Suspended After Monday Attack

Web News 29 March 2022 360 0

  Following an attack on the Kaduna-Abuja train by suspected terrorists, Kaduna commissioner for internal security and home affairs, Samuel Aruwan has stated that the evacuation of those trapped has been concluded by security forces, officials of the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) and the Nigerian Red Cross. “Passengers who sustained injuries, and Continue Reading

News

Second Batch Of Nigerians Arrive Abuja From Ukraine

Web News 4 March 2022 399 0

The second batch of Ukraine based Nigerians  have arrived in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory FCT.They arrived Nigeria’s Capital on Friday evening. Samson Abiodun/WorldtopnewsContinue Reading

Economy

Rice Pyramid: Nigeria on path to food sufficiency – PMB

Web News 18 January 2022 594 0

President Muhammadu Buhari says Nigeria is on its way to self sufficiency in food production. The President stated this at unveiling of Rice Pyramids in the FCT financed by the Central Bank of Nigeria under the Anchor Borrowers Program. He said the Anchor Borrowers Program had supported his Governments commitment to economic diversification as it […]Continue Reading

Health

FCT, 6 States On Red Alert Over COVID-19 Delta Variant

Web News 18 July 2021 505 0

The Presidential Steering Committee on COVID-19, PSC, has put six States and the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos, Oyo, Rivers, Kaduna, Kano, Plateau and the FCT, on red alert as part of preventive measures against a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic following the confirmation of the Delta Variant and the rising number of infections and […]Continue Reading

Sport

National SWAN Congratulates New FCT Chapter Exco

Web News 8 June 2021 634 0

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) congratulates the newly elected State Executive Committee of its FCT Chapter led by Mr. Ndubueze Chidoka, who is a member of staff of Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Abuja. Despite the numerous challenges in the buildup to the election, it is gratifying […]Continue Reading

Security

Defence Headquarters Assures Residents of FCT and Adjoining States of Safety

Web News 7 September 2020 496 0

The Defence Headquarters has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory and adjoining states of safety. This is contained in a Press Release by the Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Defence Headquarters, Major General John Enenche   Continue Reading

Health

Breaking: President Buhari Declares Curfew in Lagos, FCT, Ogun

Web News 29 March 2020 1215 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has declared curfew in Lagos, Abuja and Ogun State . According to the President the curfew was to contain the community transmission of covid-19 in the states where it is prevalent. He said this during a nationwide broadcast on Sunday the 29th of March 2020. “Based on the advice of the Federal […]Continue Reading

News Analysis

Scaling Up Measures to Combat Yellow Fever

Web News 17 September 2019 663 0

One disease which has continued to record recurrence in Nigeria over the years is Yellow Fever. Yellow Fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic disease spread by a particular species of mosquito common in areas of Africa, Central and South America. The mosquito, aedes aegypti species is believed to transmit the virus from person to person […]Continue Reading