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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has called on key service providers in Abuja — the Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) and the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) — to improve their service delivery, citing growing public dissatisfaction over poor sanitation and unfair electricity practices.…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Arise News journalist, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, and has vowed that the circumstances surrounding her untimely demise will be thoroughly investigated. In a statement issued Tuesday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of Arise Television news anchor, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, who was killed during a violent armed robbery attack at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja on Monday, September 29, 2025. In a condolence…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, has extended warm congratulations to its former Chairman, Malachi Uzendu, on his successful graduation from the Nigerian Law School and subsequent Call to the Nigerian Bar. In an official statement released on Friday in Abuja, the Council described Uzendu’s…
“She called me before the elections. I didn’t know her, but I prayed for her as a female leader. God answered those prayers. Her work in healthcare speaks for itself. I am thankful she became Chairman and is fulfilling her duties with humanity,” he added. The Nigeria Union…
According to the NUJ, some of these groups have circulated flyers announcing press conferences at the secretariat but fail to show up, further exposing the fraudulent nature of their activities. The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council has warned the public, government agencies, and corporate organizations to…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has pledged that Abuja will undergo a major infrastructural transformation before the end of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first term in 2027, positioning the capital to compete with some of the world’s most developed cities. Speaking on Monday during the…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite strike, with members expected to resume work on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. Dr. George Ebong, President of the FCT chapter, confirmed the suspension during an interview with Channels Television…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has inaugurated a new Chinese Corner at Government Secondary School (GSS) Nyanya, expanding cultural and educational cooperation between Nigeria and China. The project, supported by China Geoengineering Corporation (CGC) under its corporate social responsibility initiative, adds to the growing network of Chinese Corners across…
No fewer than 675 vehicles have been impounded and 273 beggars apprehended across Abuja since the launch of Operation Sweep Abuja. The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ajao Adewale, disclosed. Briefing journalists after the FCT Security Committee meeting chaired by Minister Nyesom Wike, Adewale said the…
