Lifestyle

Hajj 2022: First Flight of FCT Pilgrims Lands in Abuja

Web News 15 July 2022 245 0

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 Continue Reading

Security

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

Web News 7 July 2022 198 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 242 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 250 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 262 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 373 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 367 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 477 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 397 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 704 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 547 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