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Nnamdi Kalu writes Open Letter to the Emperor of Japan Over Buhari’s Visit

Ihesiulo Grace 26 August 2019 0

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu has sent a letter to the Emperor of Japan, in view of the visit of President Mohammadu Buhari to the country. IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful signed  Nnamdi Kanu’s letter to the Emperor of Japan, and made

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FCTA to partner DGN @20

Ihesiulo Grace 18 August 2019 0

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has expressed willingness to partner with the Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN) as it seeks to celebrate its 20th anniversary in Abuja in November. Permanent Secretary, Federal Capital Territory Administration, Sir Christian Chinyeaka Ohaa made the pledge when he received members of the DGN and other prominent Nollywood

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Flood: Residents warned against depositing used plastic containers in drainages

Ihesiulo Grace 18 August 2019 0

By Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja In a bid to sensitize residents and communities of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on the preventive measures to avoid the impending flood in the territory, the FCT Permanent Secretary, Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa has warned against dumping used plastic containers in drainages and gutters which will cause blockage and disrupt the […]

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FCTA pledges commitment to sport development

Ihesiulo Grace 18 August 2019 0

FCT Permanent Secretary, Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa, has given assurances that the FCT Administration will support activities aimed at developing sports in the FCT. Sir Ohaa said this when the FCT Forum of Sports Associations’ Chairmen (FOFSAC) paid him a courtesy visit in his office led by its Interim Chairman, Chief Edem Selong, of the FCT […]

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FCTA moves to curb advertisements, signage leakages

Ihesiulo Grace 14 July 2019 0

…Says DOAS lost N18bn in 6yrs Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has disclosed plans to partner the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), to curb the leakages associated with the outdoor advertisement and signage activities in the nation’s capital. Addressing journalists shortly after meeting with the AMAC Chairman, Hon.

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13 lives lost to flood in 3yrs – FEMA

Ihesiulo Grace 14 July 2019 0

…As FCTA cautions against indiscriminate dumping of refuse in drainages Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja The Director General, FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Abbas Idriss, has said that between 2017 and 2019 at least 13 people have lost their lives due to flooding in the Federal Capital Territory. He disclosed this recently during the Flag off of […]

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FCTA commences demolition of illegal structures at Lokogoma district

Ihesiulo Grace 14 July 2019 0

…Vows to prosecute defaulting developers Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja At the expiration of the two-week ultimatum issued to residents of Lokogoma District to remove houses built on waterways, road corridors, high tension wire and sewer lines, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has made true their intention to demolish such buildings which has caused the lost […]

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C’ttee recommends removal of illegal LPG stations in FCT

Ihesiulo Grace 8 July 2019 0

Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja In a bid to forestall future occurrence of gas explosion in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Ministerial committee set up by the FCTA to probe the incident of gas explosion which claimed several lives in Lafia, Nasarawa state last year has called for the removal of all illegal LPG stations in […]

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Education: FCTA seeks accurate data collection for proper planning

Ihesiulo Grace 8 July 2019 0

Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja In a bid to ensure proper planning and development of education sector in the FCT, thePermanent Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Sir Chinyeaka Ohaa, has called on the principals of schools to provide accurate, valid and reliable data of all schools to the administration on time. Speaking during the […]

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FCT women reject Sen. Abbo’s apology for assaulting nursing mother

Ihesiulo Grace 8 July 2019 0

Women under the auspices of National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), has rejected the apology tendered by the Senator representing Adamawa North, Elisha Abbo, for assaulting a nursing mother at a shop in Abuja. The FCT Chairman, Mrs Hadiza Umar, made known the position of the women yesterday in Abuja while demonstrating against the Senator’s […]

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Lokogoma residents react as FCTA vows to carry out demolition plan

Ihesiulo Grace 8 July 2019 0

Ukpono Ukpong, Abuja The decision of Development Control Department of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to demolish structures constricting the waterways has received commendations from residents of Lokogoma District who have recently suffered the negative impact of the flooding in the area. While describing the plan as the only way to stop future

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FG releases N1.573trn Capital Budget – Finance minister

Ihesiulo Grace 29 May 2019

…Buhari to dialogue with incoming lawmakers on 2019 budget deficit Joseph Inokotong, Abuja The Federal Government said it has so far released total sum of N1.573 trillion as capital Budget for 2018. This was disclosed by the Minister of Finance; Mrs. Zainab Ahmed Tuesday in Abuja at the breakdown session of 2019 FGN approved Budget. […]

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INEC Gives Certificate of Return To President Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 27 February 2019 0

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday in Abuja presented a Certificate of Return to President Muhammadu Buhari, winner of the Feb. 23 Presidential election. The certificate was presented to the President by the Returning Officer of the election, who is also the Chairman of INEC, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu. Yakubu first invited the Vice-President, […]

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Court Stops EFCC from declaring Maina wanted

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2019 0

By Doosuur Iwambe, Abuja Justice Folasade Giwa Ogunbanjo of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has restrained the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from declaring Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Malam Abdulrasheed Maina, wanted. The court in its judgment described as unlawful, action of the anti-graft agency to declare Maina […]

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PDP demands probe of INEC card readers contract, says Buhari, APC out to truncate democracy

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2019 0

….Rejects directives to reshuffles RECs Tunde Opalana, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has demand an immediate probe of contracts awarded by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to Activate Technologies Ltd to produce sensitive election materials which include smart card readers and Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) by two internationally

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Dangote BlocMaster best for construction in swampy area- Makoju

Ihesiulo Grace 7 January 2019 0

The new cement product launched by the Dangote Cement Plc is expected to address the challenges associated with building construction in swampy areas. Undoubtedly, lots of developers try to avoid constructing on swampy land because of the cost of getting it right but in areas like Lagos state where it is increasingly getting difficult to […]

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Reps to engage forensic experts over land ownership in FCT

Ihesiulo Grace 29 August 2018 0

The House of Representatives on Tuesday said it plans to engage forensic experts to determine the real owners of plots of land in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This action follows reports of dubious land dealings and illegal activities of land speculators in the FCT. The House ad hoc committee probing allegations of unwholesome land […]

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Building collapse: FCT minister orders rescue team back to site

Ihesiulo Grace 21 August 2018 0

The end is yet to come about the recently collapsed building in Jabi district, Abuja, as number of fatalities hits three. This follows a resumed rescue operations ordered by Federal Capital Territory (FCT), minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello. According to Bello, the decision to order the rescue team back to site was as a result […]

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Cholera: FCT records 7 deaths in 4 communities – Official

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2018 0

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has said that seven deaths had been recorded from the outbreak of cholera in four communities in the territory. The Director of Public Health in the Health and Human Services Secretariat (FCTA), Dr Humphrey Okoroukwu, confirmed this to newsmen in Abuja. Okoroukwu said two deaths were recorded at Kubwa […]

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Original inhabitants laud FCT Minister on inclusive govt

Ihesiulo Grace 11 August 2018 0

The original inhabitants of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have commended Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, for what they described as fair representation of the indigenes in the current FCT Administration. This applause came on the heels of world indigenous day celebration, which took place on Thursday in Abuja. Speaking […]