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NGO Urges Wike to Pursue Compassionate Alternatives for Beggar Eviction
NGO Urges Wike to Reconsider Measures Against Begging in Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria – As the five-day ultimatum for beggars to vacate the streets of Abuja, issued by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike, nears its conclusion, a … Continue Reading
40 People Trapped After Building Collapses In Abuja
This incident follows closely on the heels of another recent building collapse in Abuja’s Kubwa area, where part of a two-storey residential building came down.
ABUJA – In a tragic incident on Saturday, a building under construction collapsed in the … Continue Reading
Senator Kingibe Advocates for additional Senate seats for FCT
Senator Ireti Kingibe Pushes for More Senators from the FCT
Abuja, Nigeria – Senator Ireti Kingibe, the representative for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), expressed her commitment on Wednesday to advocate for additional senatorial slots for the nation’s capital. … Continue Reading
NERC fines Abuja Disco N1.69bn for overbilling customers
Nigeria’s Electricity Regulator (NERC) Slaps Abuja Electricity Distribution Company with N1.69 Billion Fine for Overbilling
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has imposed a significant fine on Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) for overbilling customers. The … Continue Reading
I will work with Wike Only if He Apologies – Senator Kingibe
The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, Ireti Kingibe, has made it clear that she is willing to work with the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, but only if he apologizes for his recent comments directed at her.… Continue Reading
Wike mobilises youths against nationwide hunger protest
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has cautioned Abuja youths and other stakeholders against joining the planned nationwide protests scheduled to take place from August 1 to 10, citing concerns over the potential negative impact on … Continue Reading
Video: Man climbs mast in Abuja, threatens suicide if his demands Aren’t met
In a bold and dramatic gesture, an unidentified individual scaled the mast of Katampe Hill in Abuja on Monday, issuing a passionate appeal to the government to address the country’s most pressing challenges. As a statement of intent, he left … Continue Reading
Kingibe vs Wike: FCT Residents Won’t Be Dictated to by Minister, Says Adeyanju
A prominent activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has waded into the controversy surrounding the forthcoming senatorial election in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), warning that only the residents of the territory have the right to decide who becomes their next senator … Continue Reading
FCT Police orders clampdown on Vehicles with No or Single Plate Numbers
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched a stern warning and crackdown on vehicles plying the roads with no or single plate numbers. The Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, has ordered that such vehicles be impounded and their … Continue Reading
My peace of mind is more important – police officer who rejected N150m bribe
A Nigerian police officer, Superintendent Ibrahim Sini, has made headlines for his integrity and commitment to doing the right thing. Sini, who led a team of investigators in a high-profile case against a Lagos-based businessman, Akintoye Akindele, rejected a N150 … Continue Reading