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Community where rapists are banished

Community where rapists are banished

As Gender-based Violence (GBV) gradually assumes a dangerous dimension in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), a community has taken some drastic steps to change the ugly narrative. REGINA OTOKPA reports Mystery life Kubwa, a satellite…

Many troubles for PoS operators

Many troubles for PoS operators

Last week, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) rolled out a new policy to guide operations of Point of Sale (PoS) agents in Abuja, a development that triggered complaints. CALEB ONWE reports T his period…

Bwari: Tale of a resilient people

Bwari: Tale of a resilient people

The inhabitants of Bwari, one of the indigenous communities in the Federal Capital Territory, have unique history and culture. ONWUKA NZESHI reports T he Bwari Area Council, with Bwari as headquarters is located on the…

Frustration over new naira notes

Frustration over new naira notes

Fears and frustrations have taken over the social and business environments as the deadline for the take off of the redesigned new naira notes approaches. CALEB ONWE reports     Currency redesign O n October…

Handbag snatchers, pick pockets on the prowl

Handbag snatchers, pick pockets on the prowl

There seems to be a return of some common criminals such as the pick pockets, handbag snatchers, and other petty thieves to the suburbs of the nation’s capital. CHUKWU DAVID reports   H andbag snatching…

Anxiety as schools resume for another term

Anxiety as schools resume for another term

The second term academic session begins this week and while pupils are enthusiastic about reconnecting with classmates, many parents and guardians are apprehensive. DEBORAH OCHENI reports     M any parents are currently in dilemma…

Mixed reactions trail Park and Pay policy

Mixed reactions trail Park and Pay policy

The planned ‘resurrection’ of the Park and Pay policy in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has elicited mixed reactions from different quarters. CALEB ONWE reports   I t was first introduced in 2014 when…

ABU to establish distance learning campus in S’Arabia

ABU to establish distance learning campus in S’Arabia

As part of its international projects to promote distance learning degree programmes across the globe, the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, has disclosed that plans are already on to establish a centre in Jeddah,…

Julius Berger fetes media executives at Yuletide

Julius Berger fetes media executives at Yuletide

Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, recently hosted media executives to a parley during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. DEBORAH OCHENI reports   Towards the end of every year, construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC has…

Concerns over illegal LPG retail outlets

Concerns over illegal LPG retail outlets

There is growing public outcry over the indiscriminate establishment of liquefied petroleum gas sales outlets within residential areas in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, CALEB ONWE reports   A few years ago, the city…