The Federal Government has reaffirmed commitment towards repositioning Correctional centres to bolster national security. Minister of Interior Dr Olubumi Tunji-Ojo stated this during a tour of the Karshi and Keffi correctional centres in Nasarawa state. " The number of inmates here is quite high, I think in keffi alone two correctional centres, keffi new and keffi old, we have over 1000 plus, that's is a huge number, almost 1500, we […]
Director General of the National Gallery of Arts, Mr Ahmed Sodangi, says the agency will collaborate with artists to develop the visual arts sector. Mr Sodangi stated this at the "Life In My City" Arts Festival, held in Abuja. The Director General, who was represented by Mr Chris Obada, commended organizers of the festival and promised to work with stakeholders to expand the content of Nigeria’s collections. Established in 2007, […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has called on relevant authorities to create an enabling environment that will enhance the use of bicycles in the country. Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed who made the call while addressing newsmen in commemoration of the Sixth World Bicycle Day in Abuja, said investment that promotes Car-Centric development must be changed to encourage walking and cycling. Shehu Mohammed maintained that FRSC has reviewed the Nigeria […]
The Joint Union Action Committee, JUAC of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has locked the entrance of the FCTA Secretariat in compliance with the indefinite industrial action embarked by the labour union. President of JUAC, Mrs Rifkatu Lortyer, said the committee’s decision to deny workers access to the Secretariat was in compliance with the NLC and TUC directive. The action, according to the unions, was over the failure of […]
President Bola Tinubu has reassured investors in the energy sector of his administration's resolve to further enhance the business environment and ensure investment convenience. The President inaugurated three milestone gas plants , which are the expanded AHL Gas Processing Plant; the ANOH Gas Processing Plant, and the 23.3km ANOH to Obiafu-Obrikom-Oben (OB3) Custody Transfer Metering Station Gas Pipeline, on Wednesday. President Tinubu spoke at the virtual inauguration of the projects […]
State governments have been urged to promote awareness and evolve comprehensive mitigation strategies to reduce vulnerability to floods. The Director Operational Hydrology of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) Mr. Femi Bejide made the the call while Featuring on "Perspective" a Kapital FM current Affairs program in Abuja. Mr. Bejide stressed the need for disaster risk managers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to prioritize preparedness and flood control efforts to safeguard […]
The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Olusola Odumosu, has deployed 5,000 personnel to beef up security in the FCT, before and during the Sallah celebration. According to him, the deployment would cover all the nooks and crannies of the six (6) Area Councils as well as the city centre, especially sensitive locations, soft targets, black spots and flash points that are prone […]
The immediate past Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrims Commission, NCPC, Rev Yakubu Pam has urged the Federal Government to take immediate steps to cushion the effects of economic hardship in the country. Rev Pam made the call while Featuring on "Perspective" a Kapital FM Current Affairs Program. Speaking on the topic "The Essence of Easter and National Development, Rev Pam noted that leaders must prioritise the needs of […]
The National Assembly has been urged to grant the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory the status of a governor. A Former Commissioner for Environment in Akwa Ibom State, and spokesperson for the CABUL network, a developmental group, Dr. John Harry endorsed the move at a news conference in Abuja. 'This appeal echoes the demand previously made by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, during his appearance before the […]
