Abuja Archives - Page 4 of 7

Dec

14

2023

Somalia wants Wike, FCTA to help develop Mogadishu.

News, Opinion, PoliticsAbuja, Nigeria, Nyesom Wike, Somalia

On Thursday, the FCT Minister hosted Somalia's ambassador, Jamal Mohammed Barrow, in his office. The ambassador asked the FCT Administration to help Somalia develop Mogadishu using his experiences. “We hope Nigeria is the best role model for Somalia now because we have gone through the same experiences as the civil war, and we feel Nigeria can be our example in the future, especially in Abuja,” he said. Wike said that the FCT Administration for Foreign Missions would support and approve the land allocation request for the Somali Chancery in Abuja. "Our goal is to make guests comfortable. Tell us what…

Nov

05

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Passengers in the FCT are terrified as “one-chance” robbers unleash havoc.

MetroAbuja, Crime, Insecurity, Lifestyle, Metro, Nyesom Wike, Security

A tangible terror has descended upon commuters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja and its environs as a result of the actions of guys from the underworld, also referred to as "one-chance robbers." To carry out their heinous deeds, the robbers—who are typically armed with deadly weapons like AK-47s—disguise themselves as commercial vehicle drivers and passengers. Even after reading the terrifying testimonies of a few survivors, people in Kaduna, Nasarawa, Niger, and the Federal Capital Territory have been falling victim to this alarming trend on a daily basis. Particularly when it comes to victims who don't cooperate, the thieves…

Sep

20

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Little Miss Blessing, Seen In Abuja After Being Kidnapped in Abia Community.

Abia State, MetroAbia State, Abuja, Kidnappers, Kidnapping, Metro

Young Miss Blessing Felix, who reportedly was abducted by an unidentified woman in Olokoro Umuahia, Abia state, has been discovered in Abuja. The victim in a video that has gone viral, revealed that her grandma had instructed her to go buy something, and that's where she was abducted. "The woman carried me and put me in the boot," she explained. She also said that the woman is unknown to her. The victim, who is around 10 years old, was quick to add that she wishes to return to her village but was unable to explain how she arrived in Abuja.

Sep

19

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Court Approves Arrest Of Former Appeal Court President’s Husband For Allegedly Influencing Wife’s Judgement

Metro, PoliticsAbuja, Court, Politics

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has approved the arrest of Sen Ahmad Muhammad Bulkachuwa, on Tuesday after he publicly revealed during a valedictory session held for the Senate that he influenced the decisions of his wife, Justice Zainab Adamu Bulkachuwa who was a former Court of Appeal President. Ekwo said the statement of the lawmaker is a confession of an irregular act that is subject to be investigated and prosecuted. Bulkachuwa had later filed a suit seeking an order restraining anti-graft agencies from inviting, interrogating, or arresting him over what he said about influencing his wife’s judgement. Bulkachuwa,…

Sep

15

2023

By Amos Oge Kalu

Plans for metro rail line between Nasarawa and Abuja on top gear – Wike

Economy, Metro, PoliticsAbuja, Economy, Nasarawa State, Nyesom Wike

According to Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) will collaborate with the government of Nasarawa State on the construction of rail lines and road networks. When Nasarawa Governor Abdullahi Sule paid him a visit in his office on Friday, the FCT minister made this statement. Wike emphasized the importance of collaboration for the growth of the two institutions while recognizing how close Nasarawa State and the Federal Capital Territory are to one another.He stated that FCTA would start talks with the Nasarawa State Government on building a metro rail from Apo to Keffi and finishing the road artery…