Tag: #Abuja
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL: FCT CATHOLIC RETREAT EQUIPS STUDENTS TO TACKLE TRAUMA,
Catholic priests and professionals in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have organised a back-to-school retreat to help secondary school students build resilience, manage trauma and resist negative peer influence ahead of the new academic session. The programme, tagged “Back to School, Anchored for Success!”, is sponsored by Mindora Wellness and targets students from JSS1 to…
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UKRAINE EMBASSY MARKS 35TH INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO FREEDOM
The Embassy of Ukraine in Nigeria has marked the 35th anniversary of the restoration of Ukraine’s independence, describing the occasion as a reflection of the Ukrainian people’s long-standing struggle for freedom, statehood and self-determination. Ukraine’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Ivan Kholostenko, said this at a ceremony in Abuja, noting that the country’s statehood dates back more…
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ARMY URGES YOUNG OFFICERS TO STAY COMBAT-READY THROUGH CONTINUOUS TRAINING
The Nigerian Army has urged young officers to make physical fitness and continuous training a personal culture, stressing that operational readiness cannot depend on occasional exercises. Maj.-Gen. Kevin Ukandu, Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Post-Service Housing Development Limited (PHDL), gave the charge on Thursday in Abuja at the closing of the 2026 Army Headquarters Garrison…
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WIKE ORDERS DEMOLITION OF 30 BUILDINGS ON ABUJA ROAD CORRIDOR
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of about 30 buildings allegedly constructed illegally along the Ring Road III corridor in the Karsana area of Abuja. Wike issued the directive on Thursday during an inspection of the ongoing Arterial Road N16 project, linking Ring Road II to…
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FCTA PARTNERS DISPATCH RIDERS, MAIL OPERATORS TO FLUSH OUT CRIMINALS
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has partnered with the National Union of Dispatch Riders and Mail Operators of Nigeria (NUDRMON) to identify and tackle criminal elements operating as dispatch riders in Abuja. The Mandate Secretary of the FCTA Transportation Secretariat, Mr Chinedum Elechi, announced the partnership on Wednesday during a meeting with union members.…
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FLOOD: WIKE ORDERS DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES BLOCKING ABUJA WATERWAYS
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate demolition of structures built on waterways and designated right-of-way areas across Abuja, following recent flooding in parts of the capital. Wike gave the directive after inspecting flood-affected areas in Maitama on Tuesday, warning that no individual, regardless of status or position, would…
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NGSA ALLAYS FEARS OVER ABUJA EARTH TREMOR
The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) has assured residents that the earth tremor recorded in parts of Abuja on August 4 posed no threat to lives or property. The agency’s Director-General, Prof. Segun Ige, said the tremor was monitored for more than five days through continuous seismic surveillance, field assessments and technical analysis. The tremor…
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TONTO DIKE LAUNCHES NEW INTERDENOMINATIONAL PRAYER MINISTRY
Nollywood actress-turned-evangelist Tonto Dikeh has launched a new interdenominational prayer ministry, the New Wine Prophetic Tabernacle (NWPT). Dikeh announced the development on her Instagram page, describing NWPT as an interdenominational altar, spiritual home and global movement focused on prayer, revival, spiritual growth and the training of Christian believers. According to the actress, the ministry was…
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FG ASSURES ABUJA RESIDENTS AFTER MILD EARTH TREMOR, ORDERS CONTINUOUS MONITORING
The Federal Government has assured residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) that there is no cause for alarm after a mild earth tremor was recorded in parts of Abuja. According to the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA), the light seismic event occurred at about 11:23 a.m. on Tuesday August 4 and was classified as…
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HOW INFLATION IS DRIVING GADGET REPAIR OVER NEW PURCHASES
Mr Abdulfatah Aliyu, Vice Chairman, Abuja GSM Village, says that the rising cost of living and inflation had significantly altered consumer behaviour towards technology and mobile communications gadgets. According to him, previously many Nigerians preferred to replace their handsets if they felt they were giving them lots of problem, but now people prioritise gadget repairs…
