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Wike vows to reclaim undeveloped mass housing lands in Abuja

Ukpono Ukpong 5 August 2025 0

Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT), says the administration will revoke undeveloped plots allocated for mass housing across Abuja. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja on Monday, Wike described the situation as a blatant abuse of public assets, accusing developers of

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“Abuja is no longer safe” — SBM Intelligence raises alarm over capital’s slide into violence

Vincent Afolabi 28 July 2025 0

SB Morgen Intelligence (SBM) has warned that Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, is rapidly losing its reputation as a safe zone, as terrorists, gunmen, and kidnappers shift focus to the city once considered the country’s most secure. In its latest security briefing, SBM painted a grim picture of Abuja’s deteriorating security architecture, especially in light of the […]

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How we’re solving issues of accommodation at FCE Technical – Provost

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 10 July 2025 0

By Peter Okutu The Provost of Federal College Of Education (Technical), Isu, Professor Okey Reuben Okechukwu, has stated that with the handover of TETFund projects by Gossima Construction Company has put to an end the challenge of office accommodation in the Institution. Professor Okechukwu Ruben stated this at Isu during the handover of the Tet-Fund […]

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FCT Teachers suspend strike, return to classrooms

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 July 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have suspended their prolonged strike and are set to return to the classrooms starting Wednesday, July 9, 2025. This decision was announced in a communiqué issued at the end of an emergency meeting of the State Wing Executive Council (SWEC) of the Nigeria […]

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No land allocated to Wike’s children in FCT – Olayinka

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 July 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong Amid swirling allegations of land racketeering in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka, has categorically denied claims that any parcel of land has been allocated to the Minister’s children. Reacting to fresh reports suggesting that one of […]

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‎FCT CP warns against police interference in civil matters

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 June 2025 0

‎By Tom Okpe ‎The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territtory, FCT, Command, CP Ajao S Adewale, has issued a firm directive to all officers, warning against illegal detention; meddling in civil matters, especially land disputes; and extortion. ‎ ‎This follows reports of unlawful detention for bailable offences, extortion of complainants and suspects, and police

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FCT Council Polls: Group storms APC Secretariat, protests PDP instigated subvertion

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 June 2025 0

By Tom Okpe The All Progressives Congress, APC, Consolidation Group, stormed the party’s National Secretariat, Abuja on Monday, in protest on what it described as the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, instigated subversion in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, APC structure. Led by its spokesperson, Idris Jibril, the Consolidation Group, called for disqualification of

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SAGE: Mahmoud calls for greater investment in agricultural education

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 6 June 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has called for increased investment in agricultural education that effectively blends theoretical knowledge with practical enterprise, alongside improved access to financing and tools for young agripreneurs. She also advocated for the establishment of innovation hubs where young people could collaborate on

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FCT CP presents welfare package worth N37.3m to families of fallen officers

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 5 June 2025 0

By Tom Okpe The Commissioner of Police, FCT Police Command, CP Ajao S Adewale has presented welfare cheques, totaling ₦37,388,829.25 to families of thirty nine, 39, deceased Police officers who served under the FCT Command. The presentation, held at the Command Headquarters in Abuja recently, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu […]

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FCT Teachers’ Strike: Wike flays National Assembly over inaction, interference

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has taken a swipe at the National Assembly committees overseeing the Federal Capital Territory, accusing them of inaction and undue interference in matters beyond their constitutional scope, particularly in relation to the lingering teachers’ strike that has kept primary school pupils in the FCT out of school for […]

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Hajj 2025: FCT pilgrims visit historic Islamic sites in Madina

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 May 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The first batch of 2025 intending pilgrims from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), who arrived in the holy city of Madina on Saturday, embarked on a spiritually enriching tour of some of Islam’s most revered historical sites on Sunday. Led by officials of the FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board and Islamic scholars […]

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Tinubu To Senate: Please Approve N1.783trn Budget For FCT

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 May 2025 0

BY PATRICK WEMAMBU President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday appealed to the Senate to approve N1.783 trillion as proposed 2025 Statutory Appropriation Bill for the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). Tinubu, in a letter which was read by its President, Senator Godswill Akpabio during plenary on Wednesday, appealed for expeditious consideration and passage of

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FCT NUJ’s Easter Cantata assemble leaders for Nigeria’s renewal

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 April 2025 0

By Tom Okpe The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, FCT Council turned its Utako Secretariat into a vibrant hub of faith and patriotism during its Easter Cantata Concert. The concert, themed: ‘Renewal and Hope: ‘Harnessing the Transformative Power of Unity and Progress,’ led by Comrade Grace Ike, the Council’s first female Chairman and Secretary, Jide […]

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Justice Emmanuel Agim didn’t accompany FCT minister to UNICAL Convocation ceremony, says S’Court

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 25 March 2025 0

By Andrew Orolua The Supreme Court has clarified that one of it’s Justices Emmanuel Akomaye Agim didn’t accompany FCT Minister Mr. Nyesom Wike to University of Calabar on Saturday, 22nd March, 2025. The apex court made this clarification in a statement signed by Dr. Akande Festus the Director of Information & Public Relations in light […]

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Reps promise improved funding of FCT traditional councils

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 March 2025 0

By Msugh Ityokura   The House of Representatives Committee on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area Councils and Ancillary Matters has promised an improved funding of traditional councils in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja   The Committee also assured of legislative support to the five percent deduction from area councils funds for the traditional

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FCT unveils two-year malaria elimination drive

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 March 2025 0

…says Nigeria bears 27% global burden, FCT 5% prevalence By Ukpono Ukpong The FCT Administration has launched a bold two-year drive to eliminate malaria amid startling statistics on Nigeria’s malaria burden. At a flag-off ceremony in Abuja, officials of the FCTA unbundled and distributed malaria drugs and free test kits to communities. Answering questions from […]

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FCT-IRS generates ₦262bn in 2024, targets higher revenue in 2025

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 February 2025 0

…records ₦43.8bn in January By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has announced a total revenue collection of ₦262 billion in 2024, surpassing its initial target of ₦250 billion. Speaking with journalists in Abuja, during the agency’s annual tax sensitization roadshow aimed at educating residents on their tax obligations,

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HoR mandates FCT Minister To Appoint Substantive Auditor-General For Area Councils

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 February 2025 0

By Tom Okpe The House of Representatives has mandated Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike to urgently appoint a substantive Auditor-General for the Area Councils, in line with provision of the law. This was sequel to a resolution, passed at the resumed hearing of the Public Accounts Committee, PAC, Wednesday, 26th February, […]

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FCT Minister tasks APC members on unity, grassroots mobilization

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 February 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has urged members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to remain united and committed to the party’s growth, emphasizing the need for grassroots mobilization and active youth and women participation in party affairs. Speaking at a crucial stakeholders’ […]

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FCT begins e-ticketing for traffic offenders, warns of vehicle impoundment

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 February 2025 0

By Ukpono Ukpong The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has commenced an electronic ticketing system for traffic offenders, signaling a shift towards a more efficient, technology-driven approach to road traffic management. This is in line with the FCT Transportation Secretariat’s strategy for e-enforcement and a central penalty system. The Directorate of Road Traffic