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Buhari returns after medical treatment in London

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2018 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja from London after a successful routine medical check-up in London. The President, who arrived Abuja on Friday, had initially planned to return on Saturday but decided to reduce his stay in the United Kingdom (UK) by a day. The presidential

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PDP holds emergency NEC meeting today

Ihesiulo Grace 19 April 2018 0

The Peoples Democratic party (PDP) will today hold its emergency National Executive Council Meeting, (NEC) at the National Secretariat, Wadata House, Abuja. Though details and agenda of the meeting scheduled for 2pm is sketchy as at press time, all members of NEC have been invited to attend the meeting

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Every taxi in Abuja must be air-conditioned by October – FCTA

Ihesiulo Grace 10 April 2018 0

Kayode Opeifa, the Transport Secretary of FCTA, stated this in Abuja on Monday after a meeting with all the Licensed Taxi Operators.   According to him, all passenger service (commercial) vehicles such as High Capacity Buses, Mini/Mid Buses, Taxis, Tricycles and Motorcycles must carry red number plates.   “All passenger service (commercial) vehicles must be […]

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Buhari returns to Abuja after three-day visit to Daura

Ihesiulo Grace 9 April 2018 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday returned to Abuja after a 3-day private visit to his country home Daura in Katsina state. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the presidential aircraft carrying the president and some of his aides took off from the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport, Katsina, at about 10.45a.m. The aircraft landed […]

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Buhari, Osinbajo, Saraki, others attend APC caucus meeting

Ihesiulo Grace 27 March 2018 0

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday night led other top government officials elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to a meeting of the party’s national caucus at the new Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Other top government officials who attended the meeting included Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo; President of the […]

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2018: Lagos And Abuja Named Among The Worst Cities To Live In Africa

Ihesiulo Grace 21 March 2018 0

Giant of Africa, Nigeria, pride itself in featuring in international rankings, Mercer’s released its 20th annual Quality of Living survey compared 231 major metropolises, examining factors such as crime, healthcare, education, public services, recreation, housing and personal freedom. As expected, Two Nigeria cities Abuja (213) and Lagos (212) Also made it into the top 20

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10 die in multiple auto crashes in Nyanya, Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 10 March 2018 0

Despite several ministerial intervention measure to deconjest the ever busy Nyanya/ keffi road of traffic jams and mishaps, more deadly accidents are still been recorded. Friday, the 8th of March yet recorded another deadly crash as 10 persons were reported dead at Nyanya Abuja, following multiple road crashes that happened around 9. 30 am close […]

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Court orders forfeiture of $200,000 concealed by Businessman to FG

Ihesiulo Grace 2 March 2018 0

Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court, Abuja has ordered the forfeiture of $200,000 cash belonging to one Moghalu Maduakonam to the Federal Government for transporting the sum exceeding the limit provided for by the money laundering Act. Maduakonam, a business man, was arrested sometime in February 2013 by operatives of the EFCC for […]

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Buhari remains Nigeria’s only incorruptible leader – Aide

Ihesiulo Grace 28 January 2018 0

The Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on social media, Lauretta Onochie, has said that her principal “is the only Nigerian leader not accused of corruption.” In a tweet on Saturday, Onochie said that some people may insult her based on the claim, but maintained “it is a fact that cannot be disputed.” The presidential […]

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President, Osinbajo, others honour fallen heroes amidst tight security

Ihesiulo Grace 16 January 2018 0

The Nigerian Armed Forces on Monday held a colourful joint parade at the National Arcade, opposite the Eagle Square, Three Arms Zone, Abuja amidst unusual tight security to mark the grand finale of the 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Day . The ceremony is held every January 15 in honour of fallen military heroes and as […]

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FCT to hold stakeholders conference on Abuja master plan

Ihesiulo Grace 13 January 2018 0

In view of the urgent need for the review of the already distorted Abuja master plan, the Administration has braced to address critical issues arising from the implementation and abuse of the FCT master plan. Consequently, a stakeholder conference on the theme: “Repositioning Abuja for the Development of a Sustainable City,” is planned to hold […]

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Electoral offence trial: Ex-Edo gov faults rights commission

Ihesiulo Grace 29 December 2017 0

A former governor of Edo state, Senator Osarheimen Osunbor has faulted a preliminary objection raised by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) challenging the jurisdiction of a Federal High Court, Abuja, in hearing a case of alleged electoral offence preferred against him by the rights commission. Osunbor in a statement released in Abuja, said that […]

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NFF reveal reasons for abandoning Abuja Stadium

Ihesiulo Grace 28 December 2017 0

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Wednesday disclosed why the country’s national teams play games outside of the Abuja National Stadium. NFF said it had to play most games outside the nation capital due to the lack of standard and good infrastructure at the stadium. The NFF Secretary-General, Mohammed Sanusi told the News Agency of […]

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Christmas Day fire: FCT residents count loses

Ihesiulo Grace 28 December 2017 0

Residents of Bwari, the capital of Bwari Area Council in Abuja, have continued to count their losses following the violence which engulfed the area on Christmas Day. The Bwari market was burnt down as a result of the clash between Gbagiyi and Hausa youth which left at least three people dead, according to officials. In […]

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Fight over Utako market: We support Igbo traders – Arewa Traders’ Union

Ihesiulo Grace 13 December 2017 0

Leadership of the Arewa Traders Union at the disputed Utako market Abuja has thrown their support to their fellow Igbo traders in the fight for the stoppage of the plan to demolish the market. Speaking to The Abuja Times on its readiness to dive and swim with the Igbo friends, the Secretary of Arewa Traders’ […]

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Libya slave trade: Charlyboy group storms Foreign Affairs in chains

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2017 0

The group of good governance protesters led by veteran musician, Charles Oputa, also known as Charlyboy, stormed the Foreign Affairs Ministry in Abuja to demand proactive and reactive steps from the federal government over the plight of Nigerians sold as slaves in Libya. The group carried out the protest strapped in chains, handcuffs and sealed […]

Aviation Business

Air Peace begins Abuja-Uyo route Dec 7

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2017 0

One of Nigeria’s leading airlines, Air Peace, has pledged a seamless and exciting air travel experience on the Abuja-Uyo-Abuja route from December 7. A statement signed by the carrier’s Corporate Communications Manager, Mr. Chris Iwarah confirmed that the airline will now fly daily from Abuja to Uyo and Uyo to Abuja. The new flights, Air […]

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Dana customer service wins 2017 outstanding female award

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2017 0

Eight female workers of Dana Air’s Customer Service across its Lagos, Abuja, Uyo and Owerri stations have won the 2017 ‘Outstanding Female Ticketing Executive Awards’, at the annual conference of Women in Aviation, held recently in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The eight awarded were Temitope Abolarin, Precious Aneke, Mercy Okola, Nelly Diden, Nkeiruka

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NCAA, not ICAO implemented Abuja, Lagos airports’ certification – Aviation Ministry

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2017 0

The Ministry of Aviation weekend clarified, that the certification of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja and Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos were implemented by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) contrary to reports that the two airports were certified by International Civil Aviation organization (ICAO). A statement issued by the

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No APC Gov is leaving the party with Atiku – Governor El-Rufai

Ihesiulo Grace 25 November 2017 0

Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai, has said that none of the governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will defect with the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar who just resigned from the party. The governor spoke to journalists after the Friday Jumat prayer at the mosque in the Presidential Villa, […]