Tag: FCT

Insecurity: Bandits raid Abuja nightclub, kill DJ

Aminu Imam
Abuja raid

An unspecified number of robbers killed a nightclub early Saturday morning, when they stormed and robbed a nightclub, Volcano, in Gwarimpa Estate, Abuja. FCT Police spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, reacting to the incident, said officers were not promptly notified, but said investigations had commenced to uncover details of the crime. She told newsmen that the heist, estimated to have taken place around 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, was only brought to their attention around 5:30 a.m. even though the nightclub was only minutes from a nearby police station. Ms. Adeh expressed deep…

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Three killed, as security operatives foil bank robbery in Abuja

Aminu Imam
FCT bank robbery

A Police officer, along with two suspected armed robbers, were reportedly killed as security operatives, comprising Police and the military, foiled a deadly bank robbery attack by gunnen in Abuja. According to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, who made this known in an issued statement to newsmen in Abuja yesterday. said the marauding gunmen had on Thursday evening attempted to rob a commercial bank, First Bank with explosive device in Abaji, a suburb within the FCT. However, shortly after, they were intercepted by gallant security operatives.…

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President commissions N21bn VP’s residence in Abuja

Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu has commissioned the N21 billion residence of Vice-President, Kashim Shettima. The President stated that the provision of suitable residence for the Vice-President was not merely a matter of convenience, but a symbol of respect for the office and the individuals who occupy it. Tinubu, represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, spoke on Friday while commissioning the VP’s official residence, reportedly built at the cost of N21 billion, after 14 years since the contract for the building was awarded. Tinubu reaffirmed the unwavering dedication of his administration to the…

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Abuja metro rail to operate free for 2 months — Wike

Aminu Imam
Wike Abuja light rail

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says the Abuja Light Rail will operate free for two months. Speaking yesterday, during the ongoing ministerial press briefing to mark the one-year performance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Wike said that the Abuja Light Rail would be commissioned by the President on Monday. He said that the free ride would commence on Tuesday after the inauguration on Monday, adding that this is part of President’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda for the residents of the FCT and its environments. The FCT Minister…

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Again, terrorists attack Plateau village, ‘kill 40’

Aminu Imam
Plateau attack

…Kidnap 20 in Abuja community At least fourty people were reportedly killed when the rampaging armed terrorists attacked Zurak village in Bashar district of Plateau State. Sources familiar with the development disclosed that the incident happened on Monday evening. The heavily armed men invaded the village, located in Wase local government area, shooting sporadically. Over 40 persons, including vigilantes, were killed during the brutal attack, locals who survived the attack stated. The residents said they could not immediately report the incident due to the poor communication network in the area. According…

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FCT UBEB, Head-to- Head c’ttee seeks free, compulsory education

Aminu Imam
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The FCT Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB), has called for support and collaboration on activities that would enhance and showcase the standard of education in the FCT. The Ag. Chairman, FCT Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB), Alh. Alhassan Sule, made the declaration when he led the Head-to-Head Debate Committee members when the team sought for advocacy synergy with the Ag. Director of Reform Coordination and Service Improvement Department. The FCT UBEB Chairman, in his remark, further explained that “the Head-to-Head debate is mainly aimed at bringing children from the grassroots…

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FCCPC shuts Chinese supermarket over alleged discrimination against Nigerians

Aminu Imam
FCCPC Chinese

The Federal Competition and Consumer and Protection Commission, (FCCPC), has shut the Abuja-based Chinese supermarket situated at the China General Chamber of Commerce. The supermarket, situated at the China General Chamber of Commerce, along Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Road in Abuja, is acclaimed as a destination for Chinese cuisine and beverages. Recall that Nigerians at the weekend voiced their outrage over a discriminatory policy enforced by a Chinese Supermarket, which allowed entry only to Chinese citizens and denied Nigerians access. Upon a visit to the supermarket by newsmen to verify the…

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FCT JUAC honors FCTA ‘Best 2023 Director’

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Dr. Jumai Ahmadu, Ag. Director, FCT Reform Coordination and Service Improvement Department, has been honoured with the 2023 Best Director of the Year award by the FCT Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC) . Com. Rifkatu Ioytyer, JUAC President, during the award presentation at the weekend, said Dr. Jumai Ahmadu was given the award due to her honesty, integrity and diligence of service to the FCT Administration (FCTA). While accepting the award, Dr. Jumai Ahmadu said she was truly honoured to be recognized as the ‘Best Director 2023‘ by the FCT…

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African leaders to attend Abuja counter-terrorism summit today

Aminu Imam
African Summit

Heads of State and Governments and high-level government officials across Africa, representatives of international organisations and multi-lateral institutions, members of the diplomatic corps, and members of civil society groups are expected to storm Abuja today, Monday, April 22, as President Bola Tinubu opens the African Counter-Terrorism Summit in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The summit is being organised by Nigeria, with the support of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism, (UNOCT). ?The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, Ms. Amina Mohammed, is billed to attend the event.The high-level African counter-terrorism summit under…

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FCT: Bandits invade Dutse community, kidnap 5

Aminu Imam
FCT banditry

Bandits, on Saturday night, invaded Dutse, a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under Bwari Area Council, kidnapping at least five persons. The bandits invaded the community through the hilly part that links the area to Mpape, another community within the FCT. It was gathered that the bandits arrived at the Mango Tree area, New Jerusalem part of Duste at about 8pm on Saturday. A resident of the area who does not want her name in print, said those living in the area could not sleep till daybreak as…

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