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Metro News
Over 500,000 vehicles daily use Abuja road
An estimated 500,000 vehicles from Abuja suburbs and neighbouring states enter the Federal Capital City through all major entry points on every working day of the week.....read more
Validate your vehicle particulars, AMAC tells motorists
The Abuja Municipal Council, AMAC, says it has commenced screening of vehicle particulars and called on motorists, especially commercial drivers operating in the Council area to validate their vehicle particulars without further delay.
The Council also c....read more
Consumers identify evening markets as breather
Working class residents of Wuse area of the FCT says evening market is better for them. Adducing for this, they say evening market afford them opportunity to buy goods at a cheaper rate.....read more
Why the Glo Bus Stops are there
As part of its corporate social responsibility, Nigeria’s indigenous telecommunications company, Globacom Nigeria, came up with a whole new innovation of constructing shelters at major bus stops around the nation’s capital so as to help shield commuters f....read more
The days Abuja was deserted
Surveys have placed Abuja population to about 3 million people with about 1.5 of the population coming in from neighboring states like Niger, Nasarawa, Kaduna and the outskirts of Kogi state therefore reducing the night population of the FCT to less than....read more
Against All Odds
Despite his economic background and against his physical challenge, Peter Afranu has sought to eke a living for himself on the busy streets of the Federal Secretariat. Though not born with his disability, Peter, has learnt to live his life without the use....read more
The Federal Secretariat, soon to be rid of hawkers
The Federal Secretariat, soon to be rid of hawkers
The federal secretariat is not just the sit of most federal offices but also a suitable location for businesses to thrive. One of such business thriving at the secretariat is the sales of recharge cards....read more
Abuja residents groans over fuel crisis
In spite of the obvious hardship being experienced by residents of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, as regards the artificial fuel crisis, no relevant agency of government saddled with constitutional responsibility to manager our energy resources, has....read more
The contrasting faces of Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria’s capital territory is said to be one of the fastest growing cities in Africa. With a population of a little over three million people at day and 1.5 million at night, Abuja occupies a land mass of 8,000 square kilometer with landscape and....read more
Many faces of Girl Child Abduction in Abuja
They break into the peace of the home when the owners least expect. In fact they often choose to sneak in when no one but their victim is looking. When they get in, they do not demand money nor do they come armed with ammunition. All they want is that vul....read more
Abuja residents panic as over head bridges become refuge for the homeless
Each day at sunset, residents of the Federal Capital Territory and its environs retire after work to the comfort of their homes. This important aspect of after-work life affords all workers and business people alike the opportunity to enjoy the company o....read more
Abuja motorists respond to timed traffic lights
Residents of Abuja especially motorists have described the latest traffic lights which have been installed at strategic junctions in town as double edged swords which if not properly handled can cause more harm than good.....read more
AYA Junction: Nyanya–Mararaba residents heave sigh of relief
The decongestion of the Federal Capital through demolition of illegal structures during the regime of Mallam Nasir el-Rufai was aimed at getting the right master plan that befits the Federal Capital of the world most populous black nation.....read more
Residents contend with ‘no smoking in public’ ban
Two weeks after the ban on public smoking was placed in the FCT, many people seem not to know that a ban on smoking in public is in existence in the FCT.....read more
MTN offers subscribers another bitter pill
Since the advent of Global System of Mobile Communication, which is popularly called GSM in Nigeria, there have been ceaseless complaints over the poor quality of services being provided by the service providers.
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PHCN: Abuja residents react to comments on state of emergency
The recent pronouncement by President Musa Yar’Adua concerning the eighteen months deadline on the power section has drawn a lot of mixed reactions from residents of Abuja.....read more
Abuja residents commend VIO over traffic in Wuse Market
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory have for the first time commended the men and officers of the Vehicle Inspection Officer, VIO, for their diligence and professionalism in controlling traffic at Wuse market.....read more
JAM Mega festival invites American praise singer
Pastor Goodheart Ekwueme of House on the Rock (The Refuge) Church, Abuja, has disclosed that an America Grammy award winning praise and worship leader, Don Moen....read more
NGO empowers communities on HIV/AIDS
In its bid to create more awareness on the ravaging impact of the dreaded HIV/AIDS, a non governmental organization known as Centre for the Right to Health, CRH, is going round the communities in FCT empowering the communities on HIV/AIDS.....read more
Modibbo searches in vain for land in Abuja
Although he has the final say on who is allocated land in the Federal Capital Territory, it is interesting to know that the Minister of the FCT, Dr. Aliyu Modibbo has searched in vain for a piece of land in the heart of the city of Abuja to acquire.....read more
Electricity returns to Lugbe, as rent soars
It is indeed happy times for residents of Lugbe, especially those living in Zone 4 as the Power Holding Company of Nigeria, PHCN, has put smiles on their faces as their days of staying in darkness seem to have come to an end.....read more
Residents worry over antics of park touts
The alarming situation at which touts otherwise known as area boys in some parks, especially the Area One motor park, harass motorists and commuters has become a source of worry to residents.....read more
For Alegeh SAN, its celebration
By Maryanne JaYaWArdana,
"Joy…elation, achievement, fulfillment, everything I want from God and all I pray for, God has given me.” These are the feelings that overwhelmed him, the....read more
Club 701 set to empower gospel ministers
By Kola Olaniran and
Chineye Anaeme
For gospel ministers all over the world, better days are here again as they are now to enjoy unlimited spiritual and physical blessings from God and humanity.
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City Bus: El-Rufa’i’s house of humour
By Stanley Ugboaja
When the former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir el-Rufa’i, introduced luxury buses to tackle the problem of poor transportation in the city, little did he know that it would become a....read more
Check traffic congestion, residents task FRSC
By Inegbenowu Prevel
Mpape, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, recently witnessed a clash between two ethnic groups, and there are fears that this may be repeated if the traffic congestion in the area is not urgently checked.....read more
Tragedy in Abuja: 3-storey building collapses *Kill one, five survive
By Inegbenowu Prevel
Tragedy reared its ugly head, last Tuesday in Jabi area of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Abuja, when a three-storey building collapsed, killing one and leaving five persons seriously injured.....read more
Fulani and their fashion style
By Maryanne Jayawardana
Time seems to have stood still for them. The nomadic Fulani of Western Africa, who have been herding cattle in the savannah lands, from Senegal and Guinea to Nigeria, Cameron and Chad since the 10th century can still be spotted....read more
Crippled boy gets wheelchair
By Maryanne Jayawardana
Little Abdul has been crippled by polio. Not sure when he was born, he has spent most of his life crawling on streets and markets begging for a living....read more
Abuja Carnival: Beyond the parade
By Maryanne JaYaWArdana
It was a beautiful thing, hundreds of Nigerians standing for the National Anthem, a few mouthing the last words....read more
Thelfid plans 2m-man-march against HIV/AIDS in FCT
By Dominic Eyemese
As part of activities to mark the World AIDS day, The Help Line Foundation for Families in Distress, THELFID, has marked out activities ahead of the 2008 day in the FCT.....read more
Residents raise alarm over scavengers
By Emeka EJIMADU
You cannot miss them with their dirty looks, bags slung over their shoulders as they move around most areas of the FCT, scurrying garbage bins looking for disused but recyclable materials.....read more
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