I will grant my wife divorce if she pays me N160,000 – Man tells court
A businessman, Yahaya Mohammed, told an Upper Area Court in Kubwa, FCT, that he will grant his wife, Hauwau Hamza a di if she […]
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Begging, trading on pedestrian bridge aid criminality in Mararaba junction – Residents
The residents of Mararaba, in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, have attributed the increase in criminality and nuisance at Mararaba Junction to trading […]
FCTA alerts residents, public on activities of fraudsters
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has alerted FCT residents and the public on the activities of scammers who created fake social media accounts in […]
Senate President inaugurates multi-billion naira projects in FCT
The President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, on Friday, inaugurated multi-billion Naira projects in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
May 29: No cows will loiter streets of Abuja during presidential inauguration – Miyetti Allah
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Ahead of the presidential inauguration on May 29, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has pledged that […]
Why Okada riders in Kubwa reject new Naira notes
Some commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada riders, in Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are rejecting the new Naira notes on grounds […]
FG approves Eagle Square for May Day parade
The Federal Government has approved the use of Eagle Square for the annual May Day parade for workers in the FCT. Mr Olajide Oshundun, Director […]
NDLEA seizes 2,265kgs of drugs, arrests 123 suspects in 3 months
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), FCT command, has seized 2,265.677 kilograms of different drugs between January and March in the territory. The FCT […]
Police foil robbery operation, arrest suspect in Abuja
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Police operatives attached to Apo Division in Abuja, on Wednesday foiled an armed robbery operation and arrested a suspect. The […]
FCTA repatriates 217 destitutes, street baggers to Katsina, Kano, others
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Sunday repatriated 217 destitutes, street baggers and vagabonds, evacuated from the street of the Federal Capital City, Abuja. […]
Customers elated as banks open for weekend operations in Kubwa
In compliance with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) directive, most Deposit Money Banks (DMB) branches in Kubwa opened for operations on Saturday. Checks by […]
Banks comply with CBN’s directive to work weekends, customers throng premises
Banks in satellite towns of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Saturday opened for business as directed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The […]
NSSEC begins 5- day training for English, Mathematics teachers in N/Central Zone
By LEKAN AGBOOLA, Ilorin – Due to the poor performance of students in English Language and Mathematics, the National Senior Secondary Education Commission ( NSSEC) […]
Violence against women in politics, a threat to democracy – NGO
The Abiodun Essiet Initiative for Girls, a non-governmental organisation, has called for an end to violence against women in politics to protect the country’s democracy. […]
Motorists frown at persistent fuel scarcity task NNPC, others on supply
Many Motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have frowned at the current fuel scarcity being experienced in the territory and environs. Speaking with the […]
NSCDC nabs 5 suspects for vandalizing bridges in FCT
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested five suspects for vandalising bridges in the Federal Capital Territory […]
INEC urges FCT residents to collect their PVCs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has called on FCT residents to collect their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the February General elections. The […]
4,569 teachers undergo educational training nationwide
The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) has begun the training of 4,560 teachers across the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory on character education. Rev. George […]
Lobi Stars, Rangers, Nasarawa Utd, others for 2022 Unity Soccer Tournament
By ORKULA SHAAGEE, Abuja – Lobi Stars FC of Makurdi is among the Nigeria elite football clubs to participate in the 2022 Unity Soccer Tournament […]
“Nigeria 1914 Exhibition”, pictorial showcase of Nigeria’s history opens in FCT
Nigeria 1914 Exhibition, a showcase of historical portraits, artifacts and paintings, which chronicles Nigeria’s history from the 1914 amalgamation through the 1960 Independence debuted in […]