Tag: #Abuja
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FOWA MARKS CHILDREN’S DAY WITH RELIEF DISTRIBUTION TO ALHERI SPECIAL COMMUNITY IN ABUJA
The Fire Officers’ Wives Association (FOWA) has marked the 2026 Children’s Day with a visit and distribution of relief materials to children at the Alheri Special Community in Yangoji, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. Items distributed included school bags, notebooks, writing materials, food items, drinks, sanitary pads, and other essential supplies. The…
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HIGH TRANSPORT FARES DISRUPT SALLAH TRAVEL PLANS IN ABUJA
Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory say rising transport fares are affecting their Sallah travel plans ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Some residents who spoke in Abuja said the increase in fuel prices and the current economic situation have made inter-state travel difficult for many families. While some have cancelled trips entirely, others say…
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PHYSICAL FITNESS KEY TO MILITARY READINESS AND OPERATIONAL SRENGTH
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has stressed that physical fitness is key to the combat readiness and operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. He made this known during the Second Quarter 2026 Armed Forces Route March held in Abuja, where he was represented by the Chief of Defence Policy…
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KCCN: CULTURE REMAINS A POWERFUL FORCE FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND UNITY
Culture is being described as a powerful force for shaping nations and strengthening global unity. This was the message in Abuja at the 2026 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, organised by the Korean Cultural Centre Nigeria (KCCN) in collaboration with Youths Orientation for Development (YOD) and UNESCO. The event featured cultural…
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AGN REVALIDATES MEMBERSHIP, URGES ACTORS TO JOIN HEALTH INSURANCE SCHEME
The FCT chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has carried out a membership verification and revalidation exercise as part of efforts to update and sanitise its membership database. The exercise, which took place at the guild’s national secretariat in Abuja, required physical attendance from actors across the Federal Capital Territory. According to AGN…
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ARMY AVIATION NOW PLAYING KEY ROLE IN OPERATIONS — COAS
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says Nigerian Army Aviation is playing an increasingly important role in ongoing military operations across different parts of the country. Speaking at the Chief of Army Staff First Bi-Annual Conference 2026 in Abuja, he said the use of air assets alongside ground troops has improved mobility, rapid…
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SOUTH AFRICA LEADS MEDAL TABLE AS NIGERIA HOLDS SECOND PLACE AT AFRICAN CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIP
South Africa is currently leading the medal table at the 2026 African Track Cycling Championships, while Nigeria holds second place in the standings. The Cycling Federation of Nigeria reports that a total of 103 medals have been won so far, including gold, silver and bronze across participating countries. South Africa leads with 19 gold medals,…
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FCT RESIDENTS LAMENT POOR POWER SUPPLY, RISING ELECTRICITY BILLS
Electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have raised concerns over poor power supply and rising electricity costs in different parts of Abuja. Residents in areas such as Kubwa, Bwari, Kado, Apo and Dutse say they continue to experience irregular electricity, even as they report higher bills and reduced electricity units for the same…
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NSDC SAYS NIGERIA’S SUGAR SECTOR COULD CREATE ABOUT 1 MILLION JOBS
The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) says Nigeria’s sugar sector has the potential to generate about one million jobs if fully developed. The Executive Secretary/CEO of NSDC, Mr Kamar Bakrin, made this known during a strategic meeting with the Nigeria Customs Service in Abuja. He said the sector could create both direct and indirect jobs,…
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DEFENCE HEADQUARTERS CONFIRMS NO TROOP CASUALTY IN AL-MINUKI OPERATION
The Defence Headquarters says no Nigerian soldier was killed during the operation that led to the elimination of terrorist commander Abu Bilal Al-Minuki. Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, Director of Defence Media Operations, said the mission was a carefully planned precision strike based on credible intelligence and coordination. He described it as a successful operation targeting a…
