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Utako

March 1, 2024

National minimum wage committee fixes March 7 for public hearing

The committee’s mandate is to consult all stakeholders on the issue of national minimum wage and consider it in the context of the dynamics of the economy.

Ekpo Nta
September 23, 2023

Wike confiscates Abuja lands from Peter Obi, Atiku campaign director Liyel Imoke, others in controversial decree

The minister said the owners’ rights to the lands were revoked because they failed to develop them in contravention of the Land Use Act of 1978.

Wike, Liyel Imoke,Peter Obi
September 10, 2023

FCTA reiterates ban on Okada in city centre, enforces crushing of violating motorcycles

The FCTA says the crushing of impounded commercial motorcycles was in line with the provisions of the law.

August 23, 2023

Tricycle rider feared dead in Abuja river

The tricycle rider appears to have drowned but a rescue operation was ongoing.

August 1, 2023

Poor Welfare: NUPRC staff protest, give management 24 hours to address grievances

The chairman said the protest became necessary following the nonchalant response of the management towards resolving the issues.

Protesting workers outside Utako office of NUPRC in Abuja.
April 9, 2023

FCT commercial drivers decry low passengers turnout for Easter

Very few passengers were seen at the Jabi and Utako motor parks waiting to board vehicles at the time of filing this report.

April 6, 2023

NAFDAC seals Abuja shops allegedly selling unregistered aphrodisiacs

NAFDAC) has sealed off two shops for selling unapproved products to Nigerians.

Aphrodisiacs
November 6, 2022

Abuja residents raise concern over flamboyant weddings

The residents worry that many couples were going out of their comfort zones to borrow to have a lavish wedding.

A flamboyant wedding
October 31, 2022

Man arraigned in Abuja for alleged theft of 128 litres of fuel

25-year-old Wasiu Lawal is being accused of stealing fuel worth the sum of N42,000.

July 15, 2022

Asokoro, Maitama property owners worst ground rent debtors: FCTA

FCT permanent secretary Adesola Olusade recently inaugurated the committee to recover N29 billion debts owed the FCTA.

Asokoro, Maitama