Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has replicated his Rivers’ Rainbow Coalition initiative in FCT, to deliver good governance to residents in area councils. Wike disclosed this while hosting the newly elected cCairmen of FCT Area Councils, who visited him in Abuja on Wednesday. The chairmen visited the Minister to present their…
Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT,) say worsening economic conditions have continued to strain household budgets, forcing many families to adopt drastic coping strategies to survive. The residents, including civil servants, artisans and traders, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. According to the…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has commenced a thank-you visit to the six area councils following the Feb. 21 area council elections. The tour began on Tuesday in Bwari Area Council, where Wike said the visit was to appreciate residents for supporting candidates aligned with President Bola Tinubu during the election….
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says political activities towards the 2027 general elections will not affect his capacity to deliver life-impacting projects to FCT residents. Wike gave the assurance when he inspected some ongoing projects in parts of Abuja on Wednesday. He explained that he has the capacity to handle both tasks…
The Federal Fire Service (FFS) FCT command has appealed to residents to provide accurate information on fire incidents for prompt response to emergencies. The FFS Public Relations Officer (PRO), Barnabas Anyam made the appeal while training staff members of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. The spokesman urged FCT residents to…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reiterated its commitment to ensuring a peaceful conduct of the forthcoming Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory, as its FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, charged personnel to uphold professionalism and neutrality. Speaking on Wednesday at a strategic meeting with senior officers at the corps’ FCT…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has directed property owners who converted their land use without approval to pay a N5 million violation fee within 14 days. The directive was contained in a statement by Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, on…
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have condemned the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) over persistent power outages affecting Kubwa, Kuje, and Dutse. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, residents said electricity rarely lasts more than five hours a day, causing frustration and disrupting daily life. Mrs Eniola Williams, a…
The Federal Capital Territory Sports Department, under the Social Development Secretariat, has appointed Dr Jumai Ahmadu as Chairlady of a caretaker committee to oversee the FCT Gymnastics Association for the next seven months. Her appointment was conveyed in a letter signed by the FCT Director of Sports, Luka Istifanus, who noted that all FCT Sports…
The Civil Defence Officers’ Wives Association (CDOWA), FCT Chapter, has donated relief materials to 450 members and wives of fallen heroes. CDOWA in collaboration with Food Bank Naija distributed food stuff and other support supplies to the beneficiaries on Wednesday at the NSCDC FCT Command, Headquarters. Mrs Bolanle Odumosu, President of the association, said that…
