Tag: FCT

Women’s Rights: Not immunity to accountability 

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By Dr. Mrs. Jumai Ahmadu It is commendable and worth celebrating the global push for gender equality that, in recent decades, has brought about significant progress for women in politics, education, business, and leadership.  Women today enjoy the rights and freedoms that past generations could only dream of. However, alongside these gains, there has been a growing need to address a subtle but dangerous misconception that women’s rights grant immunity from accountability. Women’s rights are about equal opportunities, respect, and protection under the law. They are not a free pass…

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Police arrest 3 suspects over Liberty Radio presenter’s murder

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Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, attached to Mpape Division, have arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of Azubuko Nwakama, also known as Joel Waksi, a journalist with Liberty Radio. Recall that Nwakama was attacked, robbed and killed on June, 14 2024, at Panteka Market, Mpape, Abuja. He was found dead on Wednesday, June 19, five days after he was declared missing. Thr FCT Police Command, in an issued statement, signed by its spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, on Sunday, said following the incident in June 2024,…

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Retired soldiers protest in FCT over unpaid entitlements

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Retired soldiers protest

Scores of retired military personnel, yesterday, staged a peaceful protest in Abuja, the  Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over the non-payment of their entitlements. The retired soldiers reportedly stormed the main gate of the Federal Ministry of Finance located in the Central Business District area of Abuja unannounced and occupied the place after barricading the main entrance gate. It was gathered that the retired soldiers were demanding the immediate payment of outstanding shortfalls in their Gratuity, Security Debarment Allowance (SDA), and Parking Allowance. According to reports, the prompt arrival of a…

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Frm. Ex-Sec. FCDA mourns passing of President Muhammadu Buhari

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Former Executive Secretary, Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr Umar Gambo Jibrin, FNSE, OON, the Zaruman Kontagora ), has expressed deep sorrow and extended profound condolence on the passing of Muhammadu Buhari, former President of Nigeria. Engr. Jibrin, in a statement, said former President Muhammadu Buhari was not just an epitome of integrity whose passing has left a profound void in the heart of the nation. He said Buhari was a leader who led with dignity, and a calm resolve, guiding the country through pivotal moments and championing the values…

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Gas scarcity bites harder, as motorists sell-off CNG cylinders

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A severe scarcity of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)has brought frustration, despair, and economic hardship to motorists in Abuja, forcing many to sell off their CNG cylinders and conversion kits just months after embracing the Federal Government’s push for cleaner, more affordable energy. This is coming less than two years after the Federal Government announced a bold national strategy to promote CNG as a cleaner, cost-effective alternative to petrol amid rising fuel prices. At the time, the Government rolled out conversion centres across the country and encouraged Nigerians to switch to…

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Church dedicates auditorium at Ijayapi, FCT

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The Church of God Mission International (CGMI) at the weekend held a church dedication service of a new auditorium and Apostolic visitation at Bwari Provisional headquarters, Ijayapi, Kubwa,Abuja. Archbishop of the Church, Most Revd. Dr. Margaret Benson Idahosa, praised the efforts of all those who sacrificed their time and resources to see to the completion of the new auditorium. Rev. Olusuji Adebowale, Zonal Co-ordinator, Kubwa Bishopric 2025, in his welcome address, thanked the Archbishop, who also celebrated her 82nd birthday at the event, for unparalleled encouragement and trust and support…

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Wike and FCT’s infrastructural transformation

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By Rachel Usman In the capital of a country that often forgets to finish what it starts, Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital these past few days witnessed not a spectacle but stewardship, with the unveiling of completed infrastructure projects within a two-week period to celebrate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second anniversary. Over two weeks, the strength of policy met the power of personality, and perhaps more than any other in recent memory, exposed the depth of FCT Minister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike’s political magnetism and the breadth of his economic reform impact.…

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Two-year project to strengthen FCT indigenous cultural ties launched 

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FCT’s original inhabitants have called for the further strengthening of their cultural ties under a two-year project that will train 300 women and youths.  Godwin Arome Onoja, Program Manager, Helpline Social Support Initiative, who addressed a press conference in Abuja, said Helpline, in partnership with the Resource Centre for Human Right and Civic Education CHRICED, continues to seek to promote the Rights of the Original Inhabitants (OIs) of FCT with support from MacArthur Foundation.  He said the 2-years project is to promote the cultural rights of the OIs on three…

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Widows Empowered At Int’l Widow’s Day Celebration

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As the world marks the 2025 International Widow’s Day, several widows were at the weekend empowered by the Helpline Social Support Initiative, based in Abuja. In collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs, with a theme “Empowering Widows: Building Resilience, Restoring Dignity”, the International Widows Day, celebrated every year on June 23, is a special day established by the United Nations (UN) dedicated to addressing the poverty and injustice faced by millions of widows and their dependents. Minister for Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-IbrahimWidows, who graced the event, performed…

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₦39bn renovation spending: National outrage trails renaming of Abuja ICC after Tinubu

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National outrage trails ICC renovation

The Federal Capital Territory Administration, (FCTA), has come under intense fire over its decision to spend ₦39 billion on the renovation of the International Conference Centre (ICC), Abuja – only to rename the fully functional facility after President Bola Tinubu. Critics have condemned the move as an extravagant waste of public funds and a disturbing sign of a growing personality cult surrounding the President. The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP), Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA), and prominent activist Aisha Yesufu were among those who slammed the initiative,…

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