The Security Service Department, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has commenced special operations to make Abuja safe throughout the festive season. The director of the department, Mr Adamu Gwary, disclosed this to journalists at the end of the clampdown on “one chance” operators and beggars, on Wednesday evening in...
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By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The FCT Police Command has deployed additional personnel and equipment for patrols, stop-and-search operations, and surveillance throughout the Federal Capital Territory. The FCT police spokeswoman, SP Josephine Adeh, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, said the initiative aims to combat rising incidents...
The National Economic Council (NEC) has mandated Kwara, Adamawa, Kebbi and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to submit their positions on the proposed establishment of the State Police within one week. Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa, said this on Thursday while briefing newsmen at the end of the NEC...
The Executive Secretary, Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Hamid Bobboyi, has said 34 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are yet to access the 2024 Universal Basic Education (UBE) matching grant. Bobboyi disclosed this in Abuja on Monday, during an oversight function of the Senate Committee on Education...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Mr Shehu Ahmed, has been suspended from office. Mr Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, announced the suspension in a statement in Abuja on...
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Wednesday raided an illegal alcoholic drink factory in Lugbe axis of the FCT. The operation led to the confiscation of adulterated alcoholic beverages and the discovery of expired salt with altered expiry dates. During the enforcement operation,...
Operatives of the Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have arrested three impersonators of the police and the Department of State Services (DSS) over alleged “one chance” robbery. The Commissioner of Police in charge of the FCT, Mr Olatunji Disu, said this during a media briefing on...
A new breed of beggars known as “Corporate Beggars” is now on the rise in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) due to increased economic hardship. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent reports that the corporate beggars had now taken begging as a means of livelihood as it gives...
The Federal Government is positioning the country’s carnival industry to tap from the global carnival market, estimated at five billion dollars. Vice-President Kashim Shettima said this on Wednesday during a meeting with a delegation from the Abuja International Carnival at the Presidential Villa. Shettima noted that beyond promoting the...
A viral video showing a member of the House of Representatives slapping a Bolt driver has sparked outrage on social media platforms. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh represents Aba North & South Federal Constituency in the Green Chamber on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). A furious Ikwechegh...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has disclosed plans to begin development of the FCT Administration’s permanent secretariat in Garki, Abuja. Wike made the disclosure during the inauguration of the development of Arterial Road N5 from Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III, in...
Many electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have decried the incessant grid collapses, describing it as an embarrassment to the country. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the nation was thrown into darkness on Monday following the collapse of the national grid. NAN reports that...
Some Electricity Consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja have decried the transfer of their tariff to Band A while they were not having 20 hours power supply. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) on Tuesday, the consumers who reside in Kubwa, Lugbe and environs...
The Nigerian Geological Survey Agency (NGSA) has urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to remain calm following reports of earth tremors in some parts of the territory. NGSA Director General, Prof. Olusegun Ige, made the call in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. The News Agency of...
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish Blood Collection Centres in all 774 local government areas, including the FCT, to ensure availability of blood during medical emergencies and transfusions. Head, Media and Publicity, National Blood Service Agency (NBSA), Abdullahi Haruna, made this known in a statement on Saturday...
Many motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have expressed frustration over increase in the pump price of petrol. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that NNPC Retail Management has approved upward review of the pump price of petrol from N617 per litre to N897 llitre, effective from...
The Nigeria Police Force said it has detained 97 members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), known as the Shi’ite group, for prosecution, following the clash with the group in Abuja on Sunday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the clash resulted in the death...
The National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Mary Alile, has announced a scholarship initiative to empower 100 girls from each of the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with opportunities in IT, Project Management, Data Analytics, and other fields. A statement...
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has confirmed the death of two of its personnel following an attack by members of the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday...
The Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 12 persons for allegedly vandalising Critical National Asset and Infrastructure (CNAI) in Abuja during the nationwide protest. The Spokesperson, FCT Command of the NSCDC, Mr Samuel Idoko, who made this known in a statement, said that the suspects...