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Police Day : FCT Command Wants Residents To Shun Violence For Peaceful Coexistence

As part of activities marking the 2026 National Police Day, the Federal Capital Territory FCT Police Command has called on residents to reject electoral violence and collaborate with security agencies to ensure a peaceful environment ahead of the 2027 general elections. The community engagement exercise, held in Lugbe, Abuja, was led by the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, alongside a delegation from the Force Headquarters. The […]

April 2, 2026

FCT

AMAC : Maikalangu Lauds Residents For Re-Election

The Chairman, Abuja Municipal Area Council AMAC, Christopher Maikalangu has commended residents for their support on his re-election in last Saturday's Area Council polls, assuring more people oriented projects to deliver on his campaign promises. Maikalangu gave the assurance while briefing newsmen on Tuesday, in Abuja. Represented by the Secretary General of Maikalangu/Nadabo Campaign Council, Comrade Zakeri Gambo Babale said the election was characterized by a historic demonstration of the […]

February 24, 2026

FCT

INEC Lauds FCT Residents For Smooth Area Councils Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has commended residents of the Federal Capital Territory FCT for peaceful conduct during the FCT Area Council Election. This is contained in a statement By the Commission. It however, noted challenges encountered by some voters in locating their designated polling units. It said contrary to the claim in some quarters that some voters were migrated to new polling units different from their original polling […]

February 22, 2026

Foreign

It Was Terrifying: Residents Describe Carnage After Thai Train Crash Kills 32

Residents in Thailand’s Ban Thanon Khot are accustomed to the rumbling of trains – rail is a key mode of transportation connecting the remote town with major cities. But on Wednesday, the mundane rhythm ended in tragedy. “The noise was abnormally loud. A huge, crashing sound,” said school volunteer Pitchaya Promenade. “I saw a blue crane sliding. It seemed stuck for a moment, and suddenly it flipped over.” The construction […]

January 15, 2026

FCT

FCT Residents Laud Wike’s Infrastructural Devt Efforts

Residents of Abuja have applauded Nyesom Wike's infrastructural development both in urban and rural areas of the territory since the assumption of office, as the FCT Minister. Some of these projects within the year 2024 under review includes: the completion of Saburi-1 connecting Dei-dei road, commencement of the A2-Pai Road in Kwali with a promise to upgrade Kwali Technical Science School, commencement of office Annex for the Body Of Benchers, […]

January 13, 2025

FCT

Gwagwalada Market Rd : Residents Laud FCTA’s Efforts

Residents of Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory have commended the on going reconstruction of Gwagwalada Market Road. They gave the commendation while speaking with Correspondent Bako Abdullahi in Gwagwalada, Abuja. According to them, the road, when completed, will further enhance socioeconomic activities in the area. They enjoined contractors handling the project to ensure quality delivery. The residents stressed the need for the FCT Administration to consider installing […]

December 17, 2024

Local

Dutsen Aba Residents Celebrate Reconstruction Of Collapsed Bridge By Speaker

Residents of Dutsen Aba, a community in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State, are celebrating the long-awaited reconstruction of a bridge that collapsed in 2014. The bridge's collapse had severed the community's connection to Zaria town, causing years of hardship. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Tajudeen Abbas, recently visited the site, where jubilant residents sang and chanted praises in appreciation of the project. The reconstruction […]

December 15, 2024

Featured

FCT Police Command Assures Residents Of Safety

In response to the civil unrest that erupted at Wuse Market yesterday, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Benneth Igweh, personally led a team of police operatives to the scene, swiftly restoring order. According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Command, Josephine Adeh, preliminary investigations revealed that the unrest stemmed from an incident involving Ibrahim Yahaya, 27, who was apprehended by operatives of the […]

March 13, 2024

Featured

Residents Barricade Kaduna-Abuja Highway Over Kidnapping

Residents of Gonin-Gora in the troubled Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Thursday barricaded the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway protesting the abduction of unspecified number of people in the area. They residents stormed the highway protesting and urging the government to do something over the incessant attacks by bandits in the area. According to eyewitness, kidnappers on Wednesday night through the early hours of Thursday had attacked the community, kidnapping […]

March 1, 2024

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