Abuja butchers lament high cost of livestock, low demand from customers
Butchers and consumers of various livestock, particularly cattle and goats, have expressed concern over the continuous rise in animal prices. Some butchers who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria…
Cows obstruct Nigeria’s capital as climate change and development leave herders with nowhere to go
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At an intersection seven miles from the presidential villa, frustrated drivers honk as a herd of cattle feeds on the grass beautifying the median strip and…
‘Shiites have declared war’ – FCT CP fumes over killing of officers in Abuja
The Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, CP Benneth Igweh has expressed anger over an attack on personnel of the command which claimed at least two…
Tension in Abuja as Shi’ite group kills two policemen, injures others
…Police say several Shi’ite members arrested The FCT Police Command on Sunday said two Policemen were killed and three others injured as Police clashed with members of the proscribed Islamic…
Wike Rewards Vigilante For Rescuing Kidnapped Victims
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has rewarded members of local vigilante groups in Kwali Area Council for rescuing four kidnapped victims. Wike, who was presented the heroic vigilantes while in Kwali…
Examining Wike’s first year as FCT minister
Shortly after assuming office as FCT minister on Aug. 21, 2023, Mr Nyesom Wike announced short, medium, and long-term plans to restore the Abuja Master Plan. Wike, along with FCT…
Over 100 Years After, REA Takes Electricity to Abuja Community
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) in partnership with a private developer, Nayo Tropical Technology Limited at the weekend commissioned a 40KwP Solar Hybrid Mini-grid in Rafinzurfi Community, Gwagwalada, Abuja, about…
Wike Presents Staff Of Office To 4 New Chiefs
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has presented staff of office to four new appointed graded chiefs in the Federal Capital Territory. The presentation is coming after the demise of former chiefs…
FCT-IRS Gets New Chairman
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Mr. Michael Hadi Ango, as the Acting Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS). A statement from the office of FCT…
Tourism: Abuja To Get Tallest Christmas Tree In Africa
As part of efforts to promote tourism in the nation’s capital city, plans have been concluded to construct the Africa tallest Christmas light tree in Abuja. The move, which is…
