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FCTA averts doctors’ strike

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Association of Resident Medical Doctors has indicated that it might suspend its planned strike to give the Administration a chance to look into their grievances. This came as a result of the intervention by FCT minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello. The

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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 […]

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FCT Security: Minister solicits police partnership

Ihesiulo Grace 11 August 2018 0

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has solicited the support and partnership of the FCT Police Command to check insecurity and vandalism of public assets in the Territory. The Minister, who was represented by the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr. Umar Jibrin, made the […]

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We’ll improve on pilgrim services – NCPC

Ihesiulo Grace 7 August 2018 0

The Nigerian Christian pilgrim commission has assured of improving services in its pilgrimage operations. This was disclosed by the Federal Commissioner representing FCT on NCPC Board, Rev. Dr Israel Akanji in Jerusalem during the Easter Jerusalem Pilgrims Certificate presentation ceremony. According to a press statement signed by Celestine Toruka from Jerusalem, Rev.

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Corn delicacy: How dealers make brisk business, smile to bank

Ihesiulo Grace 21 July 2018 0

Whether one calls it maize or corn, it’s no secret that this cereal crop is now in season and farmers and petty traders are making fortunes with it. Some pretty traders have changed their regular businesses to preparing roasted corn snacks, which could be taken as in-between meals snacks or even like a full meal […]

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FCT begins 1 month free train ride for passengers

Ihesiulo Grace 17 July 2018 0

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Administration has commenced one month free train ride to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport for commuters. Some of the passengers have who took the ride have commended the operation of Abuja Light Rail metro project. They expressed their feelings during Monday’s free train ride with journalist on tour of the facilities, […]

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Climate change: ACRP provides solar panel to FCT schools

Ihesiulo Grace 17 July 2018 0

African Climate Reality Project (ACRP) has provided solar panels to supply electricity to power four classrooms in Government Secondary School (GSS), Yaba in Abaji Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nigeria. Mr David Michael, a Climate Reality Leader who disclosed this during the presentation and Installation of the solar system in Abuja noted […]

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RCCG establishes another zone in FCT

Ihesiulo Grace 16 July 2018 0

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has inaugurated another zone in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), called Divine Favor Zone under FCT 9. The new zone has, however, dedicated a new auditorium built within 15 months. While dedicating the new auditorium Sunday, the Pastor in-charge of region 10, E A Ibitayo noted that the […]

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2018 Hajj registration: FCT board announces June 27 deadline

Ihesiulo Grace 21 June 2018 0

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Muslim Pilgrims’ Welfare Board has fixed Wednesday, June 27 as deadline for registration of 2018 intending pilgrims in the territory. The Board’s Director, Malam Muhammad Bashir, made this known during a meeting with the management staff of the organisation, after reviewing the progress report of the 2018 hajj preparation. Bashir […]

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Fishery: ARDS distributes assorted inputs to farmers

Ihesiulo Grace 8 June 2018 0

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) farmers in the fisheries sub-sector have taken delivery of subsidised assorted fishery inputs from the Agricultural and Rural Development Secretariat (ARDS), to boost productivity. The received items which included deep freezers, scop nets, culture tanks, fish feen and smoking icline, are part of the FCT Administration’s agricultural

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Buhari sets to commission Abuja light rail

Ihesiulo Grace 8 June 2018 0

…To create 20,000 employments The Permanent Secretary, Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) Chinyaka Ohaa, has said the most awaited Abuja light rail will be commissioned in a couple weeks by the President, Mohamadu Buhari. Ohaa, also said that FCT is very optimistic that the coming into operation of the Light Rail service would accelerate FCT economy […]

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El-Zakzaky: Protesting followers now bear weapons, 60 nabbed – Police

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Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja Police Command has confirmed that members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) protesting the continued detention of their leader Sheik Ibrahim El-Zakzaki by the Federal Government, just as it also confirmed the arrest of 60 members of the group during a violent protest in Abuja, on Monday. DAILY TIMES […]

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Court orders PDP to pay Okutepa N180m professional legal fee

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Justice Jude Okeke of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Maitama, on Tuesday ordered the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to pay Mr. Samuel Okutepa (SAN), the sum of N180 million as his professional legal fee. Okeke gave the order in a judgement he delivered Tuesday on the suit filed by Okutepa against the PDP over […]

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Food sufficiency: FCT farmers to benefit on crops biotechnology

Ihesiulo Grace 27 April 2018 0

Effort to boost foods sufficiency across the six area councils of the FCT, has been stressed, as this would ensure the technological means of protecting crops from extinction. This technological idea came from Biocrops Biotechnology Nigeria Limited (Biocrops), a private crop science initiative in Abuja, while explaining that it is working in the six area […]

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#BBOG raises the alarm over police ban at Unity Fountain

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2018 0

…Suspends sit-out over govt threat Convener of bring back our girls campaign, Obby Ezekwesili, has alerted the general public of the unwarranted abuse of human right by the Muhammadu Buhari administration as the FCT police command, has suspended any aspect of gathering of protest at the common venue. The group through its media officer Sesugh […]

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FCT Police ban protesters gathering at Unity Fountain

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As the Federal Capital Territory Friday battled security concerns with several activities of protesters counting from the supporters of leader of Shiites Islamic movement and the BBOG group on different activities, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) command of Nigeria police force Friday banned protests and rallies at the Unity Fountain in Abuja, in an effort […]

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FCT schools ban cellphone in govt secondary schools

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Henceforth, public schools across the FCT will have its students banned from using cell phones, this is in the efforts to upgrade the standard of education in the schools. This is part of the resolutions reached at the end of a meeting held Tuesday between the chairman of FCT-SEB and chairmen of Parents Teachers Association […]

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INEC commences second quarter CVR

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday commenced the Continuous Voter Registration for the second quarter of 2018 in the Federal Capital Territory. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the exercise commenced at the Karu centre at about 11 a.m. in spite of the presence of many people eager to be registered. People […]

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Abuja High Court Orders Substituted Service Against Ikechukwu Obiorah Over N2billion Suit By Anosike Brothers On Fundamental Rights Abuses

Ihesiulo Grace 27 March 2018 0

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has ordered that a substituted service be served on a former lawmaker Sen. Ikechukwu Obiorah over a N2billion suit filed against him by the Chairman of Folio Communications Limited (Publishers of Daily Times of Nigeria) Mr. Fidelis Anosike and the Group Managing Director of the company Barr. Noel […]

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FCT Minister inaugurates reconstituted Board of FCT Water Board

Ihesiulo Grace 15 March 2018 0

In respect to the order given by the presidency to all MDAs ensuring the inauguration of all boards of agencies and parastatals, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has inaugurated the reconstituted management Board of FCT Water Board and has charged them to give priority attention to ongoing water projects in […]