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Edo Govt Approves Renovation of Burnt Oba Market… To Construct Road to Obaseki’s Village…25 percent advance Payment for second flyover in Benin City— Ohonbamu

Edo State Government has approved the Renovation of the Burnt Oba market in fulfilment of the promises made by Governor Monday Okpebholo. This was disclosed by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon Paul Ohonbamu after the State Executive Council meeting presided over by the Governor and Chairman-in-Council in Benin City. He said, during the…

FCTA Establishes Lottery Regulatory Office for Best Practices

By Remi Johnson A new era in the gaming and lottery industry has begun in Abuja with the establishment of the Federal Capital Territory Lottery Regulatory Office (FCT-LRO) to harness the sector’s potential. The office is tasked with overseeing gaming operations and ensuring compliance with international best practices, in collaboration with the FCT Internal Revenue…

Gov Yusuf Extends Humanitarian Gesture to Inmates of Correctional Homes : Set to clear debts of inmates not owing more than a million naira

In a demonstration of firm compassion and humanitarian assistance, Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has extended humanitarian gesture to inmates of three Custodial Homes in the state. The governor has also pledged to pay debts of inmates not exceeding a million naira. The Custodial Homes that benefitted from the gesture, include Janguza, Kurmawa…

Journalism and Health : Experts Call for Better Welfare and Safety Measures

By Gloria Josiah Experts have called for better welfare and safety measures for journalists in the FCT. This call was made during a one day Seminar the Nigeria Union of Journalists FCT Correspondents Chapel organised on health and wellness today with the theme: Occupational Health Awareness and Social Welfare”, at the NUJ FCT Secretariat Abuja….

Journalism and Health : Experts Call for Better Welfare and Safety Measures

By Gloria Josiah The Nigeria Union of Journalists FCT Correspondents Chapel organised a health and wellness Seminar today with the theme: Occupational Health Awareness and Social Welfare”, at the NUJ FCT Secretariat Abuja. The seminar which converged experts on occupational health and social welfare buttressed on sudden death syndrome causes and prevention, preparing for retirement…

AMMC Partners NUJ FCT On Infrastructural Development

By Sharon Emephia The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) has expressed readiness to partner the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council on infrastructural development in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This was disclosed when the NUJ FCT Chairperson, Ms Grace Ike, led her executive team on a courtesy visit to the AMMC Coordinator, Chief…

Glisten Academy Wins FCTA-Brunel Innovation Challenge with Chemical-Free Water Purifier, As GSS Gwagwalada emerge Runners Up

By Remi Johnson In a mind-boggling show of creativity and innovation, Glisten International Academy, Abuja, has clinched the top prize in the FCTA-Brunel Innovation Challenge. The students dazzled judges with their chemical-free, low-cost water purification solution, designed to provide access to clean water in their local communities. Themed “Building a Better Abuja,” the challenge was…

Commissioner Intensifies Inspection Visits to Silica Sand Excavation Site Along River Bank Areas ; Considers Dialogue to Resolve the Menace

The Commissioner of Solid Mineral and Natural Resources, Alhaji Hamza Safiyanu Kachako, has launched a series of inspection visits to areas along river banks where the activities of silica sand vendors threaten the government’s ongoing efforts to ensure a consistent supply of potable water to local communities. On Monday, the Commissioner visited the River Chalawa…