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November 11, 2024

FCT residents lament as DisCos increase prices of prepaid meters

Some consumers spoke in separate interviews on Monday, describing the increase as unfair given the country’s harsh economic situation.

Prepaid meters
November 11, 2024

TCN blames vandals for national power grid collapse

“The growing trend of vandalism targeting transmission lines and towers…hindering the expansion and stability of the national grid,” said TCN.

POWER LINE; TCN
November 11, 2024

Arab-Islamic Summit: Nigeria seeks diplomatic solutions to Israel-Palestine conflict

President Bola Tinubu will seek a diplomatic solution to the Israel-Palestine crisis at the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Tinubu and Saudi Crown Prince
November 10, 2024

Wike vows to demolish all shanties posing security threat to FCT

He added that security agencies were working day and night to keep Abuja safe.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike [Credit: Chi Geru]
November 10, 2024

FCT: Police arrest suspected car thief, recover three vehicles

The police said the suspect was arrested after a car owner, Philemon Olaoluwa, reported the theft of his vehicle by a mechanic.

Police in Imo
November 9, 2024

Group slams VDM, Adeyanju for seeking Wike’s sacking over demolition in FCT  

Mr Uke questioned the rationale behind the protest, wondering if the demonstrators carried out due diligence.

FCT minister Nyesom Wike
November 9, 2024

Wike appoints ex-Fayose’s aide, Olayinka, SSA on public communication, social media

Mr Olayinka, from Ekiti State and a graduate of the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, was the Chief Executive Officer of Our Peoples FM, Ado-Ekiti, since 2018.

Olalere Olayinka
November 6, 2024

Wike promises to transform Abuja into cultural tourism hub

He said that the festival sought to bring together stakeholders in the arts and culture industry.

FCT minister Nyesom Wike
November 6, 2024

Nigeria’s army chief Taoreed Lagbaja dies at 56

He passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a period of illness.

COAS, Major General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja
November 5, 2024

FCTA demolishes illegal settlement, shanties along rail corridor

He said the site was close to the rail corridor, adding that their occupation of the area could pose security threats to residents using the Abuja Metro Line.

Demolition of shanties behind National Park and National Military Cemetery