Tag: FCT

Covid-19: FCT bans clubs, restricts indoor events to 50 over increasing transmission cases

Aminu Imam

The Federal Capital Territory Administration, (FCTA), has expressed concern about the increasing cases of Covid-19, putting in place strict regulations as residents celebrate the Yuletide. The FCTA Secretary, Health and Human Services Secretariat, Dr. Abubakar Tafida, in an issued statement yesterday in Abuja, said the FCTA had observed with dismay the attitude of residents towards adopting simple measures that offer protection against being infected by the Covid-19. He stated that, “The FCTA’s deployment of more resources – health workers, funds and materials to control the disease, can only be successful…

Read More

National Security Alert! ‘Terrorists from Mali planning to infiltrate borders, attack FCT’ – Immigration

Aminu Imam

The Nigeria Immigration Service, (NIS), has put its officers at various border posts across the country on red alert over the prospect of a looming terrorist attack in the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Abuja. The NIS said it received intelligence from the Presidency that some terrorists from West-African neighbour, Mali, want to move through the Nigeria-Niger Republic border to launch an attack in Abuja. The letter, dated December 23, 2021, was titled: ‘Terrorists Plan Attacks In Abuja’, signed by the Land Border Patrol Commander, Edirin Okoto, on behalf of the…

Read More

Kidnapping: Minister orders deployment of CCTV cameras, streets lights in FCT

Aminu Imam

…Scavengers banned from refuse collection on estates Following the rising cases of kidnapping in Federal Capital, Abuja, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Muhammad Bello, yesterday ordered the deployment of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras with recording facilities in all estates in the nation’s capital. He mandated all estates in the territory to deploy solar lights on their perimeter fences and along streets. The minister, who disclosed this at the commissioning of the Cosgrove Smart Estate, Wuye, said, “Our focus would be ensuring that estates are managed properly to…

Read More

Kaduna, Nasarawa, FCT, others thrown into darkness as labour shuts down electricity

Aminu Imam

The Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Nasarawa, Kogi, parts of Edo, Niger, and Kaduna States have been thrown into darkness following an industrial action by electricity workers. The areas are mainly under the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, (AEDC). While the office was practically deserted in the early hours of yesterday, the Transmission Company of Nigeria, (TCN), said available bulk power meant for the DisCos could not be delivered as power evacuation from injection substations across the AEDC franchise area has been disrupted. The Deputy National President, Nigerian Labour Congress and National…

Read More

Unknown gunmen reportedly invade Abuja secondary school, abduct vice principal

Aminu Imam

Some unidentified gunmen have reportedly abducted the Vice Principal of Junior Secondary School, (JSS), Yebu, in Kwali Area Council of Abuja, in the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT). A teacher, who spoke under condition of anonymity, disclosed that the Vice-Principal, Mohammed Nuhu, was abducted after the kidnappers invaded the staff quarters brandishing sophisticated weaponry, According to the source, the incident happened on Saturday night. The source further explained that some of the kidnappers surrounded the quarters, while other members of the gang scaled the fence into the compound from where they…

Read More

Security operatives on high alert in FCT over ‘potential attack’

Aminu Imam

Security has been tightened in the Federal capital territory, Abuja, following security reports of a planned attack on the Nigerian capital by bandits and terrorists. Security reports obtained by the military late Tuesday night, indicated that attackers were planning to enter the FCT through the Abuja-Keffi expressway and other entry points. Troops have been placed on high alert and are deployed to strategic locations where they are mounting security checkpoints to monitor, prevent and arrest any potential attackers. The soldiers have mounted roadblocks at all entry and exit points into…

Read More

Gunmen abduct Abuja Chief Imam, sons

Aminu Imam

Scores of gunmen have abducted the Chief Imam of Yangoji Central Mosque, in Kwali Area Council, Abuja, Abdullahi Abubakar Gbedako. The Imam’s two sons, Aliyu Usman Abubakar, 22, and Ibrahim Abubakar, 11, who were also abducted with him were reportedly all nabbed at the cleric’s home in Abuja on Friday. A family member of the chief imam, who preferred anonymity, disclosed that a contact has been established. The kidnappers, he said, are demanding N10 million as ransom. The spokesperson of the FCT Police Command, DSP Adeh Josephine, confirmed the kidnap…

Read More

Fear of epidemic looms in Abuja, as refuse dumps litter Abuja streets

Aminu Imam

Fears of an epidemic loom in the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), where mountains of garbage vie with inhabitants for limited space in the city center and nearby satellite towns. Residents have expressed concern that the number of waste dumps on the streets and major access roads have been increasing in a geometric trend for some time, with little or no effort made to remove them. A filthy garbage dump has taken over one lane of a major road in Guzape District’s upscale section, close to the INEC Commissioner’s apartments. Investigations…

Read More

Angry protesters block Abuja Airport road, demand Buhari’s resignation

Aminu Imam

Angry Nigerians yesterday morning took to the streets in Abuja to protest against the anti-people policies of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. The placards-carrying protesters, who  condemned the increase in the prices of the staple foods couple with  the frightening tale of the growing menace of insecurity in the country, set bonfire on Dantata bridge, along Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Road,  chanting: “Buhari Must Go.” They also called for the resignation of the president over his incompetence, which they said has brought untold hardship and agony on Nigerians. Meanwhile, a…

Read More

Independence Anniversary: FG set to shut Federal Secretariat tomorrow 

Aminu Imam

As part of efforts to ensure a hitch-free 61st independence celebration on Friday, the workers at the Federal Secretariat complexes, Phases 1-3, must vacate their offices on or before 2 pm tomorrow, Thursday. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Folashade Yemi-Esan, disclosed the government’s decision in a circular titled: ‘Closure of Federal Secretariat Phases 1-3 on Thursday, September 30, 2021, by 2 pm”. The statement partly reads: “As you are aware, the 61st independence anniversary of Nigeria is scheduled to hold on Friday, October 1, 2021, and…

Read More