Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of ongoing road projects across Abuja, saying residents can now “see governance in action.” Wike spoke on Wednesday after inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects in Karu, Apo-Karshi and Gbazango, popularly known as Arab Road in Kubwa. The minister commended…
Panic erupted in Yankamaye community, Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State, on Monday night after suspected gunmen invaded the area, killing three persons and forcing many residents to flee their homes. Eyewitnesses said the attackers stormed the community and opened fire indiscriminately at residents and houses, creating fear and confusion across the area. The…
Residents of Agbado-Oke-Odo LCDA in Lagos State have been advised to switch off their generators by 11.00 p.m. daily to enhance security and public well-being. The Chairman of the Community Development Committee, Mr Kasumu Olubowale, said the directive forms part of a state government initiative introduced during the tenure of former governor Babatunde Fashola. Speaking…
As political stakeholders continue to endorse Lagos Deputy Gov. Obafemi Hamzat for 2027 gubernatorial race, some Lagos residents are demanding a better living condition from the next governor of the state. They said on Sunday that endorsements alone would not deliver results but capacity, dedication and selfless service, urging that continuity of governance in Lagos…
Abakaliki residents in Ebonyi have expressed concern over the hike in prices of some food commodities few hours to Sallah celebration. The residents, in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said that the increment was beyond the reach of many people. NAN, in a market survey conducted in the Abakaliki on Wednesday,…
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…
A resident, Philip Ikechukwu, said that no fewer than 20 people had been kidnapped within two weeks in the area. “We have been living in fear here. These people (terrorists) have been coming to raid us shooting guns and abducting men, women and even children, going from house to house. “The kidnapping started two weeks…
Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has praised residents of Duguri Gwana in Alkaleri Local Government Area for their resilience after a series of bandit attacks within two weeks. The governor spoke on Tuesday during a sympathy visit to the community, which suffered four separate attacks in a fortnight. “The government commends the bravery and…
Residents under the aegis of Joint Erunwen Community Development Forum in Ikorodu Local Government Area of Lagos State on Wednesday staged a protest over what they described as erratic electricity supply by Ikeja Electric. The residents were seen carrying banners and chanting solidarity songs. Representatives of 18 registered Community Development Associations (CDAs) and several unregistered…
The Police Command in Kano State on Wednesday advised the residents to be vigilant and security-conscious during and after the Ramadan fast. This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, in Kano on Wednesday. Kiyawa extended greetings to the Muslims on the occasion of Ramadan, vowing to implement plausible…
