NASS Committee Recommends Six New States
The Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives on Constitution Review has approved the creation of six additional states in Nigeria. This was one of the high points…
‘Pad-A-Girl’ Campaign To Promote Menstrual Hygiene Launched In Abuja
By Pius Awunah The Queen Jennifer Ephraim Foundation has launched the ‘Pad-A-Girl’ Campaign initiative in Abuja to advance menstrual hygiene, cleanliness, and dignity of the girl child. The campaign with…
I’m Ready To Testify In Kanu’s Trial If Summoned By Court, Says FCT Minister
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory(FCT),Mr. Nyesom Wike has assured that he would appear as a witness in the ongoing trial of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous…
AMAC/Bwari Reps’ Member Push For FCT Police To Serve As Pilot Scheme
By Pius Awunah The member of the House of Representatives representing the Bwari/AMAC Federal Constituency of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hon.Joshua Chinedu Obika, has hinted at moves to “alter”…
NFIU Announces Nigeria’s Exit From FATF’s Grey List For Money Laundering, Others
The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has announced the removal of the country from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list for money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial…
NAICOM Makes ‘Know Your Customer’ Rule Compulsory For New Contracts By Insurance Coys
The National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) has issued a new regulatory directive making the submission of National Identification Number (NIN), Bank Verification Number (BVN), and valid Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) documents…
NIS Dismisses Female Officer Who Masterminded Brother’s Abduction
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed a junior officer, Chukwu Nancy Ngozi, who masterminded the abduction of her elder brother. Chukwu and another junior officer, Aliyu Usman, were dismissed…
FCT EXCO Approves 14 Contracts
The Executive Committee of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT EXCO) has granted approvals for 14 projects and Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). The approvals cut across various sectors, including health, agriculture,…
Allow Access Or Face Penalties, FCTA Warns Private Schools On Vaccination
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has warned private schools in the nation’s capital to allow immunization workers access for vaccination of children or face enforcement, including seal off of…
FCT Frowns At Using Ambulances To Convey Corpses
By Pius Awunah The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)has condemned the growing practice of using ambulances to convey corpses within Abuja, describing it as “unethical and unacceptable”. Secretary, Health Services…
