…..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
At least 50,000 vulnerable households in the Federal Capital Territory will be getting food and financial support from the United Nations, under its food assistance scheme of the World Food Programme. Speaking to journalists after a symbolic presentation of food and cash donations to select households in the Karimon-Majigi communityContinue Reading
The National Task Force on National Identification Number (NIN) and Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) Registration met today, 21st December, 2020.Continue Reading
As part of measures to check indiscriminate waste disposal as well as encourage climate friendly practices among residents, the FCT Administration in partnership with WASTE Africa, has unveiled a Cash 4 Trash recycling hub in the nation’s capital. Unveiling the project at the Nyanya area of the Abuja Municipal Area Council, FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, noted that the aim ofContinue Reading
TENSION heightened at Lugbe community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja over alleged invasion and demolition of its structures. Investigations by the Nigerian Tribune revealed that the aggrieved residents of the Community, popularly known as Committee on Roadside Development (CRD) Lugbe one, who have been enmeshed in conflict withContinue Reading
Two FCT teams will represent the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) at this year’s FC Bayern Youth Cup Nigeria Final after a total of 22 players passed the trials. The one day trial at the Area 3 sports ground drew more than a dozen U17 teams from across the FCT. ThisContinue Reading
THE Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Muhammad Bello, has presented 22 operational and utility vehicles as well as 6o high speed and high capacity motorcycles to the Directorate of Road Tratfic Services, popularly known as the Vehicle Inspection Office. He said this was part of efforts to enhance theContinue Reading
Some residents of Abuja have decried the sudden change of weather, claiming it’s very harsh and unpleasant. Speaking to our reporters, Mrs. Ojonugwa Dashe, said “The rate of dehydration is high because the weather is very hot, unlike the yuletide period when the weather was cold and nice. The heatContinue Reading
The contractor handling the on-going rehabilitation of Dei-dei Regional Market infrastructure, Messrs Ikhlas Int. Ventures Limited has vowed to deliver the project within the 12 calendar month time-line issued by the Association of shop owners. Making this declaration Thursday at the Market, during the site handing- over ceremony, the ChairmanContinue Reading