…Says ‘I’m ready to fight contractors’ The Minister of Works, Mr. David Umahi, has assured Nigerians that the reconstruction project of the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano highway would be completed by the end of 2024. Umahi, who disclosed this in Kaduna when he paid a courtesy visit to Governor Uba Sani, said the federal government had placed priority on reconstruction of all federal Read More
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said that the Federal Government will build a flyover along the Abuja-Lokoja road. The minister stated this on Tuesday during his tour to inspect ongoing construction works on the Abuja-Lokoja road a day after his inauguration in office. The minister, alongside the Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello and some directors in the Read More
President Bola Tinubu has returned back in Abuja on Sunday afternoon after he participated in the Summit on New Global Financing Pact held in the capital of France, Paris. Tinubu returned to Lagos on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, to commemorate the Eid-el-Kabir festival, at his residence in Ikoyi. Touching down at approximately 2:30 pm, Tinubu’s plane graced the Presidential Wing Read More
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) have decided to suspend the impending strike scheduled to commence on Wednesday. The strike was intended to protest the removal of the petrol subsidy. The decision to suspend the strike was reached after a productive meeting between the leaders of the labour unions and representatives of the federal government. The Read More
There are indications that major opposition Peoples Democratic Party’s Senators-elect may reject the candidacy of former governor of Akwa Ibom state, Godswill Akpabio as the next Senate President in the 10th Assembly. The development is coming following the decision of an eight-man caucus meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held in President-elect, Bola Tinubu’s Abuja residence on Friday morning, Read More
As part of effort to provide accurate and up to date information about advances in the Genetically Modify Products since its adoption in Nigeria, the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA), has commenced sensitisation of Medical practitioners in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The one-day training workshop that held at the Dennis Hotel, Abuja on Wednesday, had several members of the Read More
The Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) has revealed that some roads in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will be shut during the weekend due to ongoing construction along the road. This was disclosed in a statement on FCDA’s Twitter account on Friday. The statement reads, “The Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) wishes to inform the general public that on Saturday Read More
Nigeria, a country endowed with abundant natural resources and a rich cultural heritage, faces the challenge of maintaining a clean and healthy environment.perspective Historical perspective The most close-to a cleaner environment Nigeria has come to when it gets to institutionalising environmental cleanness was during the Gen Muhammadu Buhari-Tunde Idiagbon military government of 1983 to 1984. Then, it was not only Read More
The Executive Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Hon. Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, in the early hours of Saturday April 15, 2023, paid the first condolence visit and prayer for the late HRH (Dr) Emmanuel Kyauta Yepwi (JP), the Sa’karuyi of Karu Chiefdom, FCT-Abuja. According to a statement, signed by Mr Kingsley Madaki, Senior Special Assistant Media and Public Affairs, Read More
Alpha Global Childcare is set to host a groundbreaking webinar aimed at providing support, training and inspiration to early years practitioners, administrators, managers and caregivers worldwide, with a particular focus on Africa. Caroline Popoola, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Global Childcare said the webinar would be part of the company’s ongoing efforts to revolutionize early years education in Read More
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra state, Senator Andy Uba, has continued his visits to Abuja mosques to share food to Muslim faithful for Iftar (breaking of fast). Senator Uba, Friday, visited the National Mosque in Central Area, Annur Mosque in Wuse II and Ansaru Deen Mosque in Maitama, all in Abuja. Recall that earlier in Read More
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shi’ites, Friday April 14, 2023, stormed the streets of Abuja to allegedly protest the release of the traveling document of their leader, Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky and his wife, Zeenah, which they said are in the custody of the federal government of Nigeria. Reacting to the alleged protest in a Read More
The Chairman of the National Union of Teachers (NUT) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, Comrade Dr Stephen Adalooh Knabayi has been unanimously elected as the new Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress FCT Chapter as majority of the delegates expressed deep appreciation for his unwavering courage, utmost dedication and relentless exertions aimed at raising the welfare and well-being of teachers Read More
In continuation of its efforts to weed the society of all kinds of corruption and trafficking crimes, Network Against Corruption and Human Trafficking (NACAT) on Tuesday staged a road walk against the vices in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Led by its Executive Director of Investigation, Fejiro Oliver, and its Legal Director, Barrister Ovie Justice, NACAT is a pro-democracy Civil Read More
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced death of the Head of Station, Police Radio, 99.1FM, Abuja, SP Andrew Aniamaka (retd.). Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made the announcement, in the early hours of Saturday. “Its quite unfortunate that we lost the Head of Station, Police Radio, 99.1FM, Abuja, SP Andrew Aniamaka, retd, who slept in the Read More
In order to accelerate action on women’s health, stakeholders would on Thursday gather in Nigeria’s capital Abuja to brainstorm on how to achieve gender mainstreaming across various sector in the country, The meeting which is a collaborative effort of the Voices for Women’s Health Stakeholders scheduled for March 30 will among other things amplify advocacy efforts on the critical state Read More
Despite the Supreme Court ruling on Friday last week ordering the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to release old and new Naira notes as they remain legal tender until December 31, this year, the apex bank is yet to obey the ruling as the citizens are still grappling with the currency scarcity. Nigerians had hoped that with the conclusion of Read More
Many residents of Kubwa, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), are counting their losses following the power outage in most parts of the area for over four weeks. Some of the residents who spoke in separate interviews in Abuja said that the power situation in the area had deteriorated. According to them, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Read More
Isaac Bitrus fries plantain chips at Ushafa, Dutse in FCT and he derives pleasure in making ends meet . The business may look small but it thrives as he fends for his siblings. ADEOLA AKINBOBOLA reports. Isaac who hails from Kaduna state decided not to follow other youth who engage in thuggery and causing chaos around his area in Duste Read More
Voters in their thousands trooped out in mass as early as 7.30am on Saturday February 25 during the ongoing Presidential and National Assembly elections, but started protest after the polling centre located inside LEA school witnessed delay in accreditation and voting due late arrival of INEC officials. A voter, Mr Eugene Abu, told Blueprint correspondent that “As you can see, Read More
Frustrating moments at the Jikwoyi LEA Primary School, Abuja, as multiple voters are left stranded. It is perceived the situation is compounded by poor organization from officials who are not guiding voters to their right voting boot of the 4 which the unit was split. The LEA Primary School unit is the largest in the Jikwoyi area
Accreditation is ongoing at Polling Unit 071, Karu Corner Shop, opposite Redeemed Christian Church of God, Abuja. When Blueprint visited the PU, the Presiding Officer, Mr Nwafor Obinna Nelson, said that the BVAS is functioning very well. He said that, so far, there is no complaint of the BVAS and that the voters are orderly. Our correspondent observed over 200 Read More
Voters on Saturday morning besieged polling units around Garki area to cast their votes. As early as 8.15am, INEC officials were sighted setting up particularly at Area 10 post office located in Garki, Abuja. The polling unit is also close to Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) office.
Real estate can be a tricky industry, but Nwadavid Charles has proven that anything is possible with hard work and a solid plan. In this exclusive interview, we speak with the founder of Chavid Properties to get an inside look at how he’s built a successful business and what motivates him. Mr Nwadavid Charles is a visionary entrepreneur and the Read More
Nigeria has given birth to many outstanding fashion designers because it is known for its fashion on a global scale. These designers have raised the bar for the entire industry by starting with creating costumes for models. Oluwaseyi Adekunle, also known as Seyivodi fashion, is a fashion designer that has created a diverse line that features fine men’s clothing, shoes, Read More
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