55 h. ago FCT Road Project: We’ll Only Pay Residents Whose Houses Were Affected — Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has defended the ongoing road development project, stating that compensation will only be paid to those whose houses were directly affected by the construction. Speaking during a media live chat on Tuesday, March 12, 2025, Wike clarified that the project aims to enhance community development […]

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3 d. ago Wike supervises demolition of shanties obstructing Abuja road project

Tribune Online Wike supervises demolition of shanties obstructing Abuja road project "The point is, the people, I mean, there's a woman that was almost caught in the demolition and all of that. But we have given them enough time. I'm not going to say that because of few people, the government will not do their work. Wike supervises demolition of shanties obstructing Abuja road project Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Wike Orders Demolition Of Structures Obstructing Road Project In FCT Community

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr Nyesom Wike has ordered the demolition of buildings obstructing the construction of Arterial Road N16 in Gishiri Village of Katampe District in the Federal Capital City (FCC). During a site visit to the community on Tuesday, Wike explained the government’s previous efforts to collaborate with community leaders, […]

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3 d. ago Wike supervises demolition of structures blocking Abuja road project

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday, supervised the demolition of parts of the Gishiri community in Katampe District, Abuja. Wike explained during the exercise in Abuja that the demolished structures were built on a road corridor. According to the minister, the action became necessary due to the failure of Read More

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7 d. ago Abuja Community Leader Hails Wike Over Planned Integration Of FCT Indigenes

Dianah Ngamdy, founder of Stark Pages Literary Students’ Initiative, a non-profit organisation, has raised concerns over students’ declining interest in reading and writing. Speaking to journalists in Abuja yesterday during a sensitisation programme for secondary school students, Ngamdy emphasised the urgent need to revive literary engagement among young learners. To address this issue, Ngamdy announced […]

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1 week ago Igbo community in Abuja begs FG to set up seaports in South East 

Hails Kalu for SEDC establishment  From Okwe Obi, Abuja The Igbo Community Association (ICA) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has implored the Federal Government to establish seaports in the South East to boost trade in the region. Its President General, Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe, in a statement yesterday, decried the continued absence of a functional seaport […] The post Igbo community in Abuja begs FG to set up seaports in South East  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Coastal road project: American investors petition Tinubu over N375bn investment

Tribune Online Coastal road project: American investors petition Tinubu over N375bn investment A group of American investors has urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene urgently in the alleged destruction of their N375 billion real estate investment in Lagos, warning that the incident could undermine investor confidence in Nigeria. Operating under the Association of Nigerians in Diaspora, the investors stated that their properties, worth $250 million in Okun […] Coastal road project: American investors petition Tinubu over N375bn investment Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Rep Oseni calls for improved road construction standards in Nigeria

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The Chairman of the House Committee on the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), Engr Aderemi Oseni, has called on contractors to strictly follow project specifications, highlighting substandard work as a key contributor to road failures across Nigeria. Speaking at the Oyo Federal Roads Stakeholders Engagement over the weekend, a forum organised […] The post Rep Oseni calls for improved road construction standards in Nigeria appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Dogara appeals to President Tinubu to renew oil exploration in Bauchi

From Paul Orude, Bauchi Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has urged President Bola Tinubu to revisit oil exploration discovered in Kolmani well located in the border communities in Bauchi State.     Dogara made the appeal while speaking at the commissioning of the 2.5 kilometres township road project in Zaranda town […] The post Dogara appeals to President Tinubu to renew oil exploration in Bauchi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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