5 h. ago Patients Stranded As Abuja Resident Doctors Begin Indefinite Strike

Resident doctors under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) commenced an indefinite strike yesterday as their seven-day warning strike ended. The action has confused many residents of the FCT, particularly patients who cannot afford the high cost of treatment in private hospitals. At Nyanya General Hospital, a patient, who identified herself as Agatha, narrated her […]

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18 h. ago FCT Resident Doctors Embark On Indefinite Strike Over Unmet Demands

The Association of Resident Doctors in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA) on Monday commenced an indefinite strike following the expiration of its seven-day warning strike. The development was announced in a communique issued by the association and signed by its President, Dr. George Ebong, and General Secretary, Dr. Agbor Affiong. The statement revealed that […] The post FCT Resident Doctors Embark On Indefinite Strike Over Unmet Demands appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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36 h. ago Leon Usigbe: I wish to be like my father, to love everybody — Leroy Usigbe

Tribune Online Leon Usigbe: I wish to be like my father, to love everybody — Leroy Usigbe The family of Dr Leon Usigbe, the late Abuja Bureau Chief of Nigerian Newspapers, whose remains were laid to rest on Saturday at his residence in Karshi, Abuja, amid tears and wailing, returned to church for thanksgiving. Dr Usigbe, an accomplished and renowned journalist, passed away on 25 July 2025 after a brief illness. Until […] Leon Usigbe: I wish to be like my father, to love everybody — Leroy Usigbe Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Abuja writers pays courtesy visit to U.S. ambassador, donates books

By Henry Akubuiro As part of ongoing efforts to extend its impact within the Abuja community, the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), Abuja Chapter, paid a courtesy visit to the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Richard Mills Jr. The visit, which took place at the official residence of the Ambassador, was led by […] The post Abuja writers pays courtesy visit to U.S. ambassador, donates books appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Group To Mobilise Abuja Residents For Voter Registration Tomorrow

A civil society organisation (CSO), the Grassroots Centre for Rights and Civic Orientation (GRACO), in conjunction with ByteOasis is hosting a civic digital skills outreach tomorrow to mobilise residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for participation in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). The event which is taking at Lilcentral Restaurant & Football Viewing […]

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7 d. ago APC Targeting Us With Violence Over Our Political Belief, Says Ex

The immediate-past Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, SAN, has raised the alarm over alleged targeted violent attacks on members of the Opposition Coalition’s Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) government. Malami disclosed this aftermath of a solidarity visit to his Abuja residence by former […]

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1 week ago FCTA imposes N5m fine on illegal land use changes in Abuja, vows strict enforcement

• pulls down Boulevard Park for flouting master plan From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has imposed N5 million fine on property owners who illegally converted residential plots into commercial premises in key locations across Abuja’s city centre. The fine targets properties along streets such as Gana, Gimbiya, Aminu Kano, Ademola […] The post FCTA imposes N5m fine on illegal land use changes in Abuja, vows strict enforcement appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Abuja community decries deplorable road, calls for FCTA’s intervention

Tribune Online Abuja community decries deplorable road, calls for FCTA’s intervention Residents of Gaube Community in Kuje Area Council of Abuja have decried the deplorable condition of the road leading to their community and Abuja community decries deplorable road, calls for FCTA’s intervention Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Muslim organisations urge FG to break silence on reported arrest of Palestinian

Tribune Online Muslim organisations urge FG to break silence on reported arrest of Palestinian-Nigerian citizen TWO prominent Muslim organisations in Nigeria, The Muslim Congress (TMC) and Muslim Awareness International (MAI), have raised concerns over the safety and whereabouts of Mr Ramzy Abu Ibrahim, a prominent Palestinian figure and community leader in Nigeria, who was reportedly taken from his Abuja residence by suspected members of the anti-terrorism squad. In separate statements […] Muslim organisations urge FG to break silence on reported arrest of Palestinian-Nigerian citizen Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Doctors in Lagos threaten indefinite strike over salary deductions

By Doris Obinna The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Lagos State Branch, has threatened a solidarity strike in support of the Medical Guild if the Lagos State Government fails to address the ongoing salary crisis affecting doctors. In a communiqué issued after its Emergency General Meeting (EGM) held virtually on Friday, August 15, 2025, the association […] The post Doctors in Lagos threaten indefinite strike over salary deductions appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Wike Urges FCT Residents To Support Leaders With Access To Government For Grassroots Development

The Minister Of The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has appealed to residents of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) and neighbouring communities to align with political leaders who have direct access to government, stressing that such leaders are better positioned to attract meaningful development to the grassroots. Wike made the appeal on Wednesday […] The post Wike Urges FCT Residents To Support Leaders With Access To Government For Grassroots Development appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Support leaders with capacity not noise makers, Wike tells Abuja residents

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has admonished residents of Karu and environs to support leaders with the capacity to deliver the dividends of democracy, particularly tangible development, rather than those whose only stock in trade is to engage in empty rhetoric. He stated this during the flag-off […] The post Support leaders with capacity not noise makers, Wike tells Abuja residents appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Wike inaugurates N50bn rehabilitated Usuma Dam treatment plant

Tribune Online Wike inaugurates N50bn rehabilitated Usuma Dam treatment plant The project, Wike noted, will significantly expand the dam’s carrying capacity and boost water supply to Abuja residents.... Wike inaugurates N50bn rehabilitated Usuma Dam treatment plant Tribune Online

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