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In 2019, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu shook hands again with destiny with her appointment as Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) where she has slowly but steadily blazed the …
Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu and colours of service Read More
Grippingly, Abuja was originally designed to be better organised than the commercial capital, Lagos, which is regarded as one of the world’s most chaotic cities and described by former President …
FCT mass demolition and eviction without scruples Read MoreFour development partners have committed a total sum of $520 million for the development of the first phase of Special Agro-industrial Processing Zones (SAPZs) in some selected states across Nigeria. …
FCT: Partners commit $520m to develop SAPZs in Nigeria Read More
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has picked the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, as the venue for its National Convention slated for October 30 and 31, 2021. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Kola …
Breaking: Abuja to host PDP convention as party rolls out committees in September, Secondus surrenders Read More
The Department of State Services (DSS) has said its operatives did not disperse medical doctors attending a recruitment exercise organised by Saudi Arabia in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Report …
We didn’t disrupt doctor’s attending interview in Abuja – DSS Read More
UNESCO Regional Office in Nigeria has harped on the need to strengthen the nation’s educational institutions to check various harmful practices against women and girls in Nigeria. The Officer in …
Educational institutions: UNESCO makes case for women, girls Read More
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Tuesday, disclosed that it has restored the national grid, which collapsed on Monday. Blueprint gathered that the collapse caused an initial loss of 402 …
National grid restored after 3,560MW loss Read More
FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has called on the local, state and federal governments, through their legislatures, to pass legislations that will recognise the country’s traditional rulers …
Aliyu advocates legislation to empower traditional rulers Read More
Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Dr Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami has revealed that a total of 1,667 ICT projects has been completed while another 455 others are ongoing across …
2 years in office: We have executed 1, 667 digital projects—Pantami Read MoreA Nigeria-based consulting firm incorporated in accordance with the guidelines of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), KMC Consulting has rewarded and given out prizes to outstanding youth on its Career …
Consulting firm rewards youth on career choice across FCT Read More
In Nigeria over 3,000 condemned criminals are on death row awaiting the hangman even as the Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, pushes for state governors to sign death warrants …
Prison congestion: Death warrants to the rescue? Read More
Organisers of Abuja Business Excellence awards have rolled out plans for this year’s edition of the programme expected to honour outstanding Chief Executive of Officers (CEOs) and public servants within …
CEOs, public officers on honours’ list as 3rd Abuja business excellence awards takes centre stage Read More
There was palpable pandemonium Wednesday when FCTA bulldozers rolled into Mpape community, removing at least 2,000 roadside shanties, containers and other illegal structures said to be obstructing traffic. This came …
Pandemonium as FCTA bulldozers pull down 2000 structures in Mpape Read MoreMinister of State Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has expressed the commitment of the FCT Administration to partner the Federation of Construction Industry (FOCI) in various construction …
FCTA to partner construction federation on skills acquisition Read More
Former Minister of Sports and Social development, Saidu Samaila Sambawa, believes that in Sunday Dare, the federal government has found the most capable individual, with the capacity to curb youth …
Tokyo Olympics: Sambawa thumbs up Nigeria’s performance, wants more investment in sport, youth unemployment Read More
The Tsumaje of Tungan Maje, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Alh. Salihu Isiaku Na’annabi has urged residents of the community and Nigeria to always make peaceful co-existence a watchword, saying that …
Tsumaje urges peaceful coexistence, as Garuba becomes Sarkin Ebira Read More
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Usman Baba, has deployed new Commissioners of Police (CPs) to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and 12 other states. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), …
IGP deploys new CPs to FCT, 12 other states Read MoreFCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has revealed that about 48 percent of infants are not optimally exclusively breastfed in the Federal Capital Territory and this has created …
48% FCT infants denied exclusive breast feeding – Minister Read More
In a bid to provide residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Nigerians at large, affordable and decent houses they can proudly call their own, the Federal Capital Territory …
FCT: We ‘re working towards affordable housing estates in Abuja – Perm sec By Abdullahi Muhammad Read More
Board of Governors, under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad (OFR), has announced the appointment of Justice Salisu Garba as the Administrator of the …
Breaking: FCT Chief Judge resigns, takes over as NJI administrator Read MoreThe Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Mohammed Musa Bello has urged communities to make use of the intervention project executed by Ecological Fund Office. Bello who was represented by, Director …
Erosion: FCT minister urged communities utilize projects Read MoreWife of Kuje area council chairman, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, Hajiya Salamatu Abdullahi Sabo, has advised ethnic communities resident in Kuje area council especially the women to fully participate …
Kuje first lady tasks women on partisan politics Read More
The chairman of the FCT Committee on Special Works Programme [SWP], Alhaji Abdullahi Danladi Galadima, has commended the federal government for creating the enabling environment for youth to secure employment …
SWP: FCT chairman hails FG on youth empowerment Read More
In order to check quackery among operators of private security guards in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has established …
NSCDC-FCT inaugurates taskforce on fake security firms Read More
Abuja is seriously faced with the problems of internal displacements. For instance, the Boko Haram insurgency has displaced about 2.4 million Nigerians in the Lake Chad Basin. There are also …
Abuja’s IDP’s dilemma and the minister’s response Read More