“Despite this, till date, only 17 out of 36 states and the FCT have passed the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act in Nigeria".Continue Reading
In his presentation of the report in Abuja, the FAO Representative in Nigeria and the ECOWAS, Fred Kafeero, noted that based on findings by his organisation, it was important and urgent for government to intervene in these states and the FCT.Continue Reading
Speaking to traders at the Kabusa Junction and Apo/Waru areas, Bello commiserated with them for their losses and assured them that the FCTA would assess the extent of their losses and work towards appropriate compensation.Continue Reading
OIDA expressed support for all agitations for the good governance, justice and welfare of all Nigerians, including #EndSARS, as long as such protests are done in an atmosphere of civility, respect for the rights of others to join or not to join such agitations within the context of obedience to the rule of law. We abhor all forms of violent protests that result in the Continue Reading
The coconut and royal palm trees were planted in palaces within communities in Nyanya, Karu, Jikwoyi and Karshi. The project was well received by the local chiefs who also commended the efforts of the youths and the FCT Administration. Continue Reading
The Minister said the variation based on the current realities on ground was N3.975 billion for the buildings in five states, thereby increasing the total contract sum to N17.541 billionContinue Reading
Lawan made the statement at Senate plenary on Wednesday following a point of order by Senator representing FCT, Sen. Philip Tanimu Aduda who protested for the second time, the non-inclusion of an indigene of Abuja on the list sent by President Muhammadu Buhari for replacement of two non-career ambassadors-designate.Continue Reading
"I have the honour to forward for confirmation by the Senate, the appointment of Suleiman Sani as career Ambassador-designate for the FCT”, Buhari said in the letter read by Senate President Ahmad Lawan. Another list contained 41 non-Career ambassadors-designate. Continue Reading
"Mobile courts will now be activated to try all violators of the directive on the cessation of movement across the FCT."Continue Reading
The residents commended the government at the commissioning of the gully erosion and road rehabilitation works at Dutse Sagwari Layout, Bwari Area Council executed by the Ecological Fund Office. Continue Reading
