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#EndSARSNow: Protesters take over Police headquarters (photos)

Ihesiulo Grace 8 October 2020 0

By Ukpong, Abuja Following public outcry of the recent upsurge of extrajudicial killings by men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), protesters on Thursday stormed the Police headquarters demanding immediate disbandment of the unit. Daily Times gathered that notable among the protesters

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SEC donates ambulance to FCTA

Ihesiulo Grace 5 July 2020 0

As part of measures to assist the FCT Administration (FCTA) in the battle against the spread of COVID-19 pandemic, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has donated an ambulance to it. Presenting the ambulance, the Ag. Director General of SEC, Ms. Mary Uduk, observed that since the country recorded its COVID-19 index case in February […]

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COVID-19: FCTA, Health Ministry partner to address residents’ inaccessibility to healthcare

Ihesiulo Grace 5 July 2020 0

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Bello, has said that the partnership between the FCTA and the Federal Ministry of Health will address the increasing cases of inaccessibility of routine healthcare services in facilities by members of the public due to uncertainties caused by the covid-19 pandemic. Addressing journalists after a […]

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FCTA suspends development, issuance of building plan approvals for Lugbe

Ihesiulo Grace 5 July 2020 0

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has ordered the immediate suspension of processing and issuing of building plan approvals for Lugbe District, as well as all ongoing developments within the district. According to a statement by the Director, Department of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima, the decision became imperative so as to give room for the

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Kano varsity unveils automatic hand sanitizer, temperature monitor

Ihesiulo Grace 18 May 2020 0

Vice Chancellor of Kano state University of Science and Technology (KUST), Wudil, Prof. Shehu Musa on Monday unveiled an automated hand sanitizer/temperature monitor developed by the university’s faculty of engineering. Musa, who launched the new inventions at the university, explained that the invention was part of the contribution by the university to improve the level

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31 deaths, 108 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 24 April 2020 0

The Nigerian Centre for Disease and Control has recorded one hundred and eight new cases of coronavirus COVID-19 in Nigeria. The NCDC on Thursday night said that: 108 new cases of COVID-19 have been reported; 78 in Lagos 14 in FCT 5 in Ogun 4 in Gombe 3 Borno 2 in Akwa Ibom 1 in […]

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Rescue church members who have been paying tithes, offerings Adeboye, Kunmuyi, others told

Ihesiulo Grace 14 April 2020 0

Barrister Olusegun Bamgbose, Esq, the National Coordinator, Concerned Advocates for Good Governance, CAGG, has told religious leaders in the country to stop donating to the Federal Government in the fight against Coronavirus and rescue church members who have been paying their tithes and offerings. Lagos-based legal practitioner speaking said “There is no doubt that the

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Ortom appoints new executive secretary for TSB

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2020 0

Governor Samuel Ortom has approved the appointment of a new Executive Secretary for the Benue state Teaching Board (TSB), Dr. Frank Ikyugun. A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Tony Ijohor, said the appointment is with immediate effect. Until his appointment, Dr. Ikyugun was the information officer in the Benue […]

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NASS FCT C’ttees laud FCTA effort in combating COVID-19, pledges legislative support

Ihesiulo Grace 5 April 2020 0

The leadership of the three FCT Committees in the National Assembly have commended the FCT Administration for its effective handling of issues relating to the COVID 19 pandemic in the Territory. The FCTA received the commendation during a meeting held during the weekend between the leadership of the committees and the FCT Administration in which […]

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FCTA commences decontamination of Abuja City Centre

Ihesiulo Grace 5 April 2020 0

As part of measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic in the nation’s capital, the Federal Capital Territory Administration has commenced the decontamination of the city. FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, while flagging off the exercise at the popular Berger Roundabout in the nation’s capital used the occasion to call for […]

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COVID-19 Lockdown: FCTA Task team denies religious bias

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2020 0

Following reactions from some quarters that the restriction on religious gathering by the FCT Administration is being targeted at some faiths, the Administration says its restriction policy is anchored certain principles. The Chairman of the FCT Taskteam, Ikharo Attah, while clearing the air on the allegation, said the Task Team was, among others, mandated by […]

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Tonto Dike pledges support in fight against coronavirus

Ihesiulo Grace 28 March 2020 0

Nigerian celebrity and founder of the Tonto Dikeh Foundation, Tonto Dikeh, has pledged free sanitisers,

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Breaking: FG confirms 14 new cases of COVID-19 , total now 65

Ihesiulo Grace 26 March 2020 0

The Federal Government has confirmed 14 new cases of the deadly coronavirus COVID-19 in Nigeria. This came as President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the unity of purpose in fighting spread of COVID-19 in the country, particularly the willingness for self-isolation, social distancing, and contributions of public spirited individuals and institutions. This was made known

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FCT Minister of State tests negative to Coronavirus

Ihesiulo Grace 26 March 2020 0

FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, has tested negative to coronavirus. In her personal Twitter handle, the minister said; “Dear compatriots, I am glad to inform you that my results came out this afternoon and tested negative to #COVID-19. Please stay safe and take every precautionary measures as outlined by @NCDC.gov. Together, we are […]

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COVID-19: AMAC shuts Council for two weeks

Ihesiulo Grace 19 March 2020 0

The Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, Chairman, Hon. Abdullahi Adamu Candido, has directed all Council’s workers, except those on essential services to remain at home for two weeks as part of the Council’s measure to curtain the spread of the deadly disease called Coronavirus. According to a statement by the Council’s Divisional Head Information/Public

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20,000 benefits from Conditional Cash Transfer in FCT – Aliyu

Ihesiulo Grace 17 March 2020 0

FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, has said that no fewer than 20,000 residents of the territory benefited from the Conditional Cash Transfer FCT State in 2019 under the Social Investment Programme of the Federal Government (SIP).  Aliyu, who made this known during a one day Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) Co-responsibility Engagement Stakeholders forum, […]

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FCTA budgets over N800m for PHC delivery – Aliyu

Ihesiulo Grace 16 March 2020 0

As part of measures to strengthen immunization and Primary Health Care in the territory, the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Aliyu, has revealed that the Administration had in 2020 budget, provided not less than N800 million for Primary Health Care leadership, governance and infrastructure upgrade.   Aliyu, made this revelation during the official Flagg […]

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FCTA insists no going back on street begging ban

Ihesiulo Grace 29 February 2020 0

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has again stressed that the ban on street begging was still in effect in the FCT and that relevant agencies will not hesitate to enforce the law on anyone caught contravening the ban. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa, made this known to Journalist […]

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FCTA warns residents against illegal trade in wildlife products

Ihesiulo Grace 24 February 2020 0

Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja Following the recent increase in the sale of endangered wildlife products in the FCT, the Federal Capital Territory Administration has vowed to clamp down on the illegal Sales of Products derived from Wildlife within the Capital City. Speaking during a meeting with stakeholders in wildlife management, the Acting Secretary of the Agriculture […]

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FCTA prohibits early morning vehicle inspection, bars truck from metropolis

Ihesiulo Grace 24 February 2020 0

Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja Disturbed over the continued traffic congestion experienced in the nation’s capital at peak periods, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has barred personnel of the Directorate of Road Traffic Services DRTS from inspecting vehicle particulars on roads in the city before 10am each day. According to a statement signed by the Chairman, […]