News as it breaks
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has called on journalists to strengthen ethical and child-sensitive reporting as part of efforts to address the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict. The Council made the call at a workshop in Abuja organised in collaboration with the Dallaire…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), FCT Chapter, heartily congratulates our esteemed member and sister, Comrade Ruth Tene, on her well-deserved appointment as Business Editor of The Cabal. This appointment is not only a testament to her professionalism, resilience, dedication, and excellence in journalism but also a reminder that…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has assured residents of adequate security throughout the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, saying enhanced patrols and strategic deployments have been put in place to safeguard lives and property across the territory. In a goodwill message to Muslim faithful and residents, the Commissioner of Police,…
Public primary and secondary schools across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been shut down following the commencement of an indefinite strike by members of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT). At LEA Ijayapi Primary School and LEA Byazhin Primary School under the Abuja Municipal Area Council, classrooms were…
The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, has called for stronger actions to protect the rights of women and girls while promoting equal opportunities and inclusion across all sectors of society. The call was made by the Chairperson of NAWOJ FCT, Bassey Ita Ikpang,…
Residents of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) benefited from a free medical outreach organised by the Teen Ambassadors Foundation (TAF) in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Maitama Abuja. The outreach, held at the Arts and Culture Complex in Garki, provided free…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has deployed its operatives across the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory to monitor the council elections and curb vote-buying and other electoral malpractices. The deployment was disclosed in a statement by the Commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, as the Independent National…
Voting commenced as scheduled on Saturday at Polling Unit 18, Post Office, in the Abuja Municipal Area Council, with residents turning out to participate in the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections. Our correspondent reports that the exercise began shortly after electoral officials completed the pasting of the voter register,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that more than 1.58 million Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) have been collected across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead of the Area Council elections scheduled for tomorrow. The update was disclosed in a statement signed by INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists has entered into a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Data Protection Commission to strengthen journalists’ capacity in data protection and digital security amid rising cyber threats. The collaboration was formalised during a high-level courtesy visit by an NUJ…
