Kpaduma Community Calls on FCT Minister to Safeguard Heritage Amid Development
Residents of Kpaduma, a community near Abuja’s Asokoro District, have urged the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, to protect their cultural heritage as development continues in the area.…
FCTA Intensifies Campaign Against Drug Abuse and Vaping in Abuja Schools
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is stepping up efforts to tackle drug abuse and vaping among school children in Abuja. Working with civil society groups, the FCTA has launched…
FCT Traditional Leader Launches Peace Committee to Curb Farmer-Herder Clashes
A traditional ruler in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has established a committee aimed at resolving recurring conflicts between farmers and herders in the region. The decision was announced during…
Man Dies in Mining Pit Collapse in Abuja
A 27-year-old man identified as Mu’azam tragically died after a mining pit collapsed on him in Gurfata village, Dobi ward, Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja. The incident occurred on Thursday, June…
FEMD Alerts Abuja Residents to Heavy Rains Starting Sunday
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has issued a weather alert warning Abuja residents and those in neighboring states to prepare for heavy rains and thunderstorms from Sunday,…
FG Launches Inquiry Into Alleged Misconduct at FMC Abuja
The Federal Government has commenced an investigation into the Emergency Unit of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, following serious allegations of medical negligence. The probe was ordered after a…
34 Embassies Risk Closure in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced that 34 embassies in Abuja face possible closure starting Tuesday, June 11, 2025, due to failure to pay their 2023 ground rent.…
Court Dismisses ₦620m Criminal Case Against Former Pastor in Abuja
A High Court in Gwagwalada, Abuja, has dismissed a five-count criminal charge against Rev. Dr. Israel Akanji, former Resident Pastor of First Baptist Church, Garki, and five others over lack…
NiMet Forecasts Three Days of Rain, Thunderstorms in Abuja and Across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has announced that Abuja and many other parts of Nigeria will experience rain and thunderstorms for three days from Sunday, June 9 to Tuesday, June…
New Driver’s License and Number Plate Fees Begin Today, June 8
The cost of obtaining driver’s licenses and number plates in Nigeria has officially increased, starting today, June 8, 2025. The new price structure was approved by the Joint Tax Board…
