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FCT: Senate wants Development Commission for satellite towns

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 November 2024 0

By Tunde Opalana The Senate on Wednesday commenced move to establish a development commission to cater for satellite towns under the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The bill sponsored by Senator Aliyu Wadada Ahmed ( SDP Nasarawa West)for establishment of the Satellite Towns Development

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Outrage in FCT over demolition of Ruga settlement, many displaced

Ihesiulo Grace 9 November 2024 0

BY UKPONO UKPONG The recent demolition of the Ruga settlement in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), led by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, has sparked intense reactions among activists and residents, with human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju, activist Martins Vincent Otse (known as VeryDarkMan), and a 90-year-old resident, Auwalu Ali, strongly condemning the actions. The

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We didn’t summon FCT Minister, DSS DG — Reps

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 October 2024 0

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Hon. Ahmed Satomi, disclosed on Wednesday that the House did not summon the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, regarding the rise in crime in the nation’s capital. Hon. Satomi, speaking during a media chat with humanitarian correspondents, […]

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Public Complaints Commission plans desks in 36 states, FCT over poor electricity

Ihesiulo Grace 9 October 2024 0

The Public Complaints Commission (PCC) says it plans to establish an Electricity Consumer Resolution Desk in 36 states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to address power issues. Hon.Bashir Abubakar, Chief Commissioner, PCC said this in Abuja on Tuesday at the FCT Electricity Consumer Complaints Resolution Workshop organised by the FCT PCC […]

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Again petrol scarcity bites harder in Lagos, FCT

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 July 2024 0

Amid the tension being heightened due to the proposed nationwide protests, Nigerians, especially those in the FCT and Lagos, are going through grueling times due to long petrol queues and an unexplained spike in the price of PMS. As at Saturday, price of PMS in most filling stations where it was available was inching closer […]

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NG-CARES: FG releases over N438bn to 34 States, FCT

Ihesiulo Grace 25 July 2024 0

The Federal Government has released over N438 billion reimbursement to 34 States and the FCT, under the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) Programme. Malam Suleiman Odapu, Information and Communication Officer, Federal CARES Support Unit (FCSU), stated this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja. Odapu quoted the National Coordinator,

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Another building collapses in FCT, 4 rescued

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 14 July 2024 0

…Plateau governor shuts school, declares 3 days of mourning BY UKPONO UKPONG The FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD), has said that four persons have been rescued alive from the rubble of a collapsed two storey building located beside Cupid Hotel, Sultan Dansuki Road, Phase 2, Site 2, Kubwa, Bwari Area Council. In a statement issued […]

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FCT women protest Wike’s alleged attacks on Senator Kingibe

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 July 2024 0

Women from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have protested the alleged attacks on Senator Ireti Kingibe by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The women, who gathered at the Unity Fountain Arena in the Maitama District over the weekend, marched to the Presidential Villa, demanding that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ‘call […]

Politics

FCT: Southern leaders urge Wike to ignore distractors

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 June 2024 0

Some leaders from southern Nigeria have advised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, to ignore political distractors bent on frustrating his efforts to transform the area. The group gave the advice on Monday, while addressing newsmen in Abuja under the auspices of the Citizens Network for Peace and Development in […]

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HoR to probe land allocation, titles in the FCT

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 June 2024 0

…urges FCT Minister to withdraw disputed allocated lands By Tom Okpe The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate alleged fraudulent allocation of title documents to some real estate developers before the arrival of Nyesom Ezenwo Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The House also urged the FCT Minister to withdraw allocation […]

Entertainment

Count down to THE CAPITAL PICNIC in Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2024 0

Count down to THE CAPITAL PICNIC in Abuja on the 10th of April, 2024.Time 12 noon. Activities: -treasure hunts-bouncing castles-sip and paint-mascots-eating competition-cooking competition judged by HILDA BACI @hildabaci. With loads of prices to be won!!! Music performances by @rugerofficial & @iceprincezamani !!!! Tickets for 7kpicnic table 6 – 500kCabanas for

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C’ttee Chairman urges Wike to prioritise transparency, accountability in FCT

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 March 2024 0

By Tom Okpe Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on FCT, Mukhtar Betara, has urged FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike to prioritize transparency, accountability, and adherence to budgetary guidelines in project execution in the territory. Betara emphasized this during the 2024 budget proposal presentation by the FCT Minister in Abuja, recently. The lawmaker, who underscored

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FCT to commence distribution of palliatives in Abuja councils

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 March 2024 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Distribution of food items and other palliatives in the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory ( FCT) will commence next week. The Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, gave this indication while addressing stakeholders following a presidential directive. Mahmoud said the exercise will be handled by the National Emergency Management […]

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FCT residents loot NEMA warehouse

Ihesiulo Grace 3 March 2024 0

Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have looted a warehouse belonging to the National Emergency Management Agency of Nigeria, NEMA, over the current economic hardship across the country. It was gathered that the warehouse, located in Karimo, Phase 3 region of the FCT, Abuja, was raided on Sunday morning. The residents carted away […]

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FCT introduces innovative technology to reposition intra- city transportation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 28 February 2024 0

…begins free Wi-Fi, Aircon digital.ayment to curb corruption…special security surveillance for passenger safety The Director of Federal Capital Territory’s ‘Transport For Abuja’ project, Dr. Yakubu Terry, has said the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has begun a repositioning of the FCT’s intra-City transport services for residents with the

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Fire guts FCT minister of state’s residence in Abuja

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 February 2024 0

The private residence of the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr Mariya Mahmoud, was gutted by fire on Sunday. Naija News learned that the residence of the minister is located at No. 9, Justice Roseline Ukeji Close, Asokoro area of Abuja. According to Daily Trust, the fire started in the afternoon, […]

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NAFDAC penalises pizza outlets in FCT over use of expired seasoning

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 February 2024 0

The FCT Directorate of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has penalised two pizza outlets in the FCT for using expired dough blend seasoning. The FCT Director of the agency, Mr Ozigis Abdulsalam, made this known in a statement in Abuja on Friday. He stated that the FCT […]

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FCT residents recount ordeal as anxiety mounts over insecurity

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 4 February 2024 0

..FG bars NSCDC, NCS, NIS from wearing camouflage uniforms BY ORIAKU IJELE, ANDREW OROLUA & BARTH EZE Despite the preponderance of security agencies’ headquarters at the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, it’s worrisome that the much fancied Federal Capital Territory, FCT, is being haunted by insecurity in an unprecedented proportion. With the Nigeria Army,

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FCT records 2,000 gender based violence in 100 days -Official

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 February 2024 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Women Affairs Secretariat has recorded no fewer than 2,000 cases of gender based violence within its first 100 days of creation. This was disclosed yesterday by the Mandate Secretary, FCT Women Affairs Secretariat, Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, at an occasion to mark her 100 days in office. She explained […]

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Housing Deficit: FCT Minister seeks special private developers’ partnership

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 December 2023 0

By Ukpono Ukpong As the nation grapples with the housing deficit, the FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has called for a special partnership with Private Developers through the provision of Mass Housing Scheme at a subsidized and affordable rate. The minister made this call in a paper presentation titled: “Housing Provision in this […]