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Abuja

October 20, 2023

Committee seeks review of Child Rights Act to meet current realities

The National Child Rights Implementation Committee (NCRIC) has called for a review of the Child Rights Act (CRA) to meet the current realities in Nigeria.

Children in Nigeria
October 20, 2023

Abuja Second Runway: FG promises Jiwa community palliative projects

The federal government on Thursday in Abuja assured the Jiwa community of some palliative projects in the 2024 national budget.

Festus Keyamo
October 19, 2023

Rehabilitation of over 135 failed roads within FCT ongoing: Wike

The minister, represented by the FCT Transport Secretary, Ubokutom Nyah, said the road rehabilitation would also make the city livable.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike [Credit: Chi Geru]
October 19, 2023

FRSC apprehends 7,524 vehicles in FCT

He said it was worrisome that despite efforts by FRSC and other law enforcement agencies, road traffic violations have persisted in the FCT.

Road Safety Officiers
October 19, 2023

Don’t threaten me with strike; I won’t pay when you resume, Wike tells resident doctors

Mr Wike stated that he would not pay doctors who take industrial action during his tenure in office.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike and Doctors
October 19, 2023

Reps urge FG to appoint nine new justices to Supreme Court

In his motion, he stated that the apex court’s current number of justices had dropped to an all-time low of 11.

House of Representatives floor
October 19, 2023

Wike rejects customs request to reclaim revoked land in FCT

The NCS was among agencies, organisations and individuals whose plots were revoked by the FCTA for failure to develop their lands.

Nyesom Wike
October 19, 2023

Two employees docked for stealing company’s N705,750

However, the defendants pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Gavel
October 19, 2023

Lawmakers will ensure adequate spending of TETFund monies: Senate

The Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions and Tertiary Education Trust Fund says it will oversee the agency thoroughly to ensure adequate utilisation of funds accrued.

SENATE and TETFUND
October 19, 2023

FG vows to return Nigeria to UNESCO governing board

The federal government says it will do everything humanly possible to ensure that Nigeria returns to UNESCO governing board.

Mohammed Idris and UNESCO