The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has arrested 15 individuals suspected of vandalism, scavenging, and other criminal activities targeting critical infrastructure within the FCT. The suspects were apprehended in various parts of the territory during nighttime operations. The crimes ranged from vandalism of public property to theft,…
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has raised concerns over a potential food crisis in Nigeria, affecting at least 26.5 million people in Borno, Sokoto, Zamfara states, and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, between June and August 2024. According to FAO’s country representative, Dominique Kouacou, this projection is based on the October to November round…
Residents of Abuja are calling on the Federal Government to address the issue of arbitrary rent increases by landlords in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Many residents find it challenging to cope with rising rents, which are often increased without proper notice or regard for economic realities. Some residents have faced eviction threats due to…
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has reported that it saved 4,880 lives and N99.3 million worth of property during various disasters from January to the present. This announcement was made by FEMA’s acting director-general, Ibrahim Sabo, during a media interactive session in Abuja. Sabo revealed that the agency saved 1,842 lives in…
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has uncovered 189 fake companies that were used to secure land allocations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Registrar General of the Commission, Hussaini Magaji, revealed this during a press briefing in Abuja. The discovery was made in response to a request from the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)…