A civil society group under the auspices of Abuja Grassroots Projects (AGP) has raised alarm over a massive debt of about N12bn owed by Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), under the leadership of Hon. Abdullahi Candido. Comrade Yunusa Ahmadu Yusuf, Convener and Director General of the group, who made thisContinue Reading
Nigeria’s Presidential Task Force on COVID -19 says its attention has been drawn to misinformation circulating in sections of the social media saying the Federal Government is contemplating another lockdown this weekend. The PTF in a statement issued by the director of information, office of the secretary to the governmentContinue Reading
As part of the Repeal and Enactment of a new Electoral Act 2020, the six Area Councils in the FCT are to enjoy same term of office with the National Assembly. This according to Senator Kabiru Gaya is to ensure optimum performance by the elected officials. Gaya said, “Since theContinue Reading
Unlike the ‘Sweet Boys Association’, which trended in 2018, and was used to describe a prestigious league of well-mannered and ambitious gentlemen, SMAN is basically meant for men who are unwilling to spend money on not necessarily women alone, but anyone who seeks their financial help. Since it began toContinue Reading
The Department of State Services,DSS, says it has uncovered plans by some elements working with external forces to incite religious violence across the country. In a statement released by it’s Public Relations Officer, Peter Afunanya on Monday, the service listed states targeted by the unknown group to include Sokoto, Kano,Continue Reading
A group under the auspices of Northern People Congress NPC, has tackled FCT Minister Mallam Muhammadu Musa Bello Over claim that N28.5 billion was spent on COVID-19 response in the territory. Dr. Yahuza Getso, who called for immediate investigation and findings on how the FCTA Administration under the Minister’s watchContinue Reading
…..Plans massive protest in next 48 hours. By Ephraim Joshua A group under the aupices of Abuja Grass Roots Project, (AGRP) has accused the FCT Minister Mal. Muhammadu Musa Bello over what they discribed as a deliberate attempt of refusing to setup panel of enquiry to investigate police brutality inContinue Reading
Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), under the auspices of Abuja Grassroots Project, have noted that the chairmen of the six area councils are not accountable to those that elected them into offices. In an interview with LEADERSHIP, the executive director of the group, Yunusa Ahmadu Yusuf whoContinue Reading
As Nigerians make final preparations for the Christmas celebration, consumers based in Port Harcourt have expressed worries over the rising cost of food items in the market. The celebration of Christmas, an annual festivities marked by Christians, are usually accompanied by huge shopping and sales; but the situation this yearContinue Reading
Shares of Dangote Cement, Africa’s biggest cement producer, was on full bid yesterday gaining 10 percent — the biggest in five months, as investor interest in the cement maker drove its share price to N230.40 — the highest in 28 months.The last time it traded that high was on AugustContinue Reading