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September 29, 2023
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A society for all through creative dance

Dance fiesta It was the first time that Federal Capital Territory (FCT) would witness such a spectacular event. The show was an uncommon dance fiesta tagged “Dance For Inclusion”. It was organised by the Krump…

Poverty, attitudes hindering access to quality healthcare

Poverty, attitudes hindering access to quality healthcare

Kubwa, a satellite town in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is home to the rich, middle class and the poor. However, the number of those struggling to eke out a living on a daily basis…

Lamentations over failed resettlement of indigenous people

Lamentations over failed resettlement of indigenous people

I n 2005, the Federal Capital Territory Administration ( FCTA) conceived a resettlement programme to give succour to about 16 communities that lost their ancestral homes to urbanisation in Abuja. The Shere- Galuwyi communities are…

Byazhin: Women saving lives, man-hours on bad roads

Byazhin: Women saving lives, man-hours on bad roads

Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria is often regarded as one of the fastest growing cities in the world. The city has well paved roads linking the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to the Central Business…

New yams everywhere but not affordable

As the prices of essential food items continue to skyrocket, Nigerians face an uphill task in their fight against poverty. The soaring food inflation has exacerbated the poverty situation in the country, leaving many struggling…

Sokale Gardens: Rendezvous for the good, bad, ugly

Sokale Gardens: Rendezvous for the good, bad, ugly

Sundown spot It is adjudged to be a mixed grill of leisure and entertainment centre within Kubwa, Dutse and its environs. It hosts activities that uninterruptedly last into the wee hours of the night. The…

Malaria, still a worrisome malady

Malaria, still a worrisome malady

Like a daring warrior, malaria has continued to spread it’s deadly venom around vulnerable rural communities. Despite the efforts of stakeholders, malaria has remained untamed in the Federal Capital Territory. Findings showed that the rural…

A walk against child labour

A walk against child labour

Street rally Child labour is a scourge that has denied millions of Nigerian children their childhood, access to critical development variables such as education, health, safety, love and care. Recently, some major streets around the…

Grooming visionary leaders for development in Africa

Grooming visionary leaders for development in Africa

Background The Institute for Leadership and Development Communication (ILDC) was founded on the core values of professionalism, discipline, integrity, transparency, team spirit and service. It is the first and only institute in Nigeria focused on…

Stakeholders rally for tax on sugar-sweetened beverages

Stakeholders rally for tax on sugar-sweetened beverages

Background Globally, diabetes is one of the 10 leading causes of death. According to the International Diabetic Federation (IDF), Nigeria has the highest occurrence of diabetes patients and people with impaired fasting glucose in Africa.…