Tag: FCT

‘FCT hospitals, schools suffer while ICC enjoys ₦39bn facelift’ – CUPP

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CUPP laments

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has expressed dismay over what it described as the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s (FCTA) reckless misplacement of priority with the expenditure of ₦39 billion for refurbishing a functional Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC), while critical sectors like education and healthcare in the territory are left to crumble. National Secretary of the CUPP, Chief Peter Ameh, in an issued statement, in Abuja yesterday, said, “This staggering misallocation of resources, coupled with the brazen renaming of public institutions after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, exposes a…

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Tinubu backs Wike’s crackdown on unpaid Abuja ground rents

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…Action violates domestic Int’l laws – Falala President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has thrown his weight behind Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister Nyesom Wike’s aggressive campaign to recover unpaid ground rents in Abuja, a move that has drawn both praise and legal caution. Speaking at the inauguration of the newly-renovated Abuja International Conference Centre (ICC) — now renamed in his honour — Tinubu lauded Wike’s leadership and endorsed the ongoing efforts targeting embassies, government agencies, and private entities owing ground rents for up to 43 years. “Our Nigeria first! I like…

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Court to deliver judgment in scavengers, beggars’ 500m suit against Wike July 10

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Court to deliver judgment

The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the ₦500 million suit filed by some vulnerable FCT residents, including scavengers, beggars, petty traders, among others, against the Minister, Nyesom Wike, until July 10 for judgment. Justice James Omotosho fixed the date after counsel to the plaintiff, Adamu Mahmud, and the defence lawyers, including B.E. Dakos, who appeared for the Minister, adopted their processes and argued their case for and against the suit. E.G. Orubo, appeared for the Department of State Services (DSS), while Laureata Nnabuchi represented the Nigeria Security and…

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Insecurity: Many feared abducted, as kidnappers storm FCT estate

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FCT Insecurity

A group of heavily armed kidnappers have invaded Grow Homes Estate in the Chikakore area of Kubwa, Abuja’s largest suburban town, holding residents hostage for over an hour. According to terrified residents, the incident occurred between 12a.m and 1:30a.m early yesterday. One of the residents said he witnessed a man and a woman being taken away by the kidnappers. However, by daybreak, the woman was found within the estate, having been released by her captors for reasons that remain unclear. At the time of filing this report, the exact number…

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Tinubu orders 14-day reprieve for FCT ground rent defaulters

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Tinubu orders 14 day reprieve

President Bola Tinubu has intervened in the ongoing enforcement action against ground rent defaulters in the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) granting a 14-day grace period to affected property holders to settle their outstanding obligations. This development comes after the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) commenced enforcement on 4,794 properties revoked due to non-payment of ground rent spanning between 10 and 43 years. Director of Land, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, disclosed the development at a press briefing in Abuja yesterday evening, noting however, that the defaulters will pay penalty fees of ₦2m and…

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FG raises alarm on recovered Emefiele-linked 753-unit estate

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FG raises alarm

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has issued a strong warning to the public, clarifying that it has not begun the sale of the recently recovered 753-unit housing estate linked to former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele. This alert comes in response to reports that fraudsters are targeting unsuspecting Nigerians with fake offers, demanding up to ₦500,000 for fraudulent “Expression of Interest” forms. The scammers falsely claim to have connections within the ministry and promise buyers preferential access to housing slots. In a public statement,…

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Spelling competition exposes low performance from FCT public schools

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The woeful performance of public schools and orphanage pupils in Abuja in a recent Spelling Bee competition has prompted calls for the raising of education standards in FCT. Project Hope Spelling Bee Season 5, put together by Paraclete Hope Foundation, in collaboration with Helpline Social Support Initiative, saw pupils and students from public schools, orphanage and private schools coming together to spell and win prizes at different categories. David Emomotimi of Legacy Learning Hills Academy, New Karu, Abuja, bagged the first (1st ) position in Category A while Chigozie Chinweike…

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Abuja: FCTA orders demolition of over 10 illegal duplexes

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FCTA demolition

The Abuja Metropolitan Management Council of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, (FCTA), has given its Development Control department 48 hours to demolish more than 10 duplexes built on a green area. The coordinator of the Council, Felix Obuah, issued the directive yesterday, during a joint inspection tour targeting illegal developments across the city. Obuah explained that the developer of the properties had ignored multiple stop-work orders and warnings issued by the Department of Development Control. He stated that the structures, built without authorisation or allocation, clearly violated the Abuja Master…

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Tinubu presents ₦1.78tr FCT Budget to N’Assembly

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Tinubu presents

President Bola Tinubu has presented a ₦1.78 trillion budget proposal for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to the 10th National Assembly. Tinubu, in a letter read on the floor of the Green Chamber yesterday by Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, urged the lawmakers to fast-track its passage to facilitate critical development projects in the nation’s capital. Tinubu stated that the budget presentation was in compliance with Section 299 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empowers the president to lay the FCT’s budget before the Legislature.…

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 El-Rufa’i @65: Nasiriyya group drums support for 2027 presidency

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A group, tagged the Nasiriyya Movement, has congratulated the former Kaduna State Governor and FCT Minister, Mal. Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai on his 65th birthday and drummed their support for his emergence as Nigeria’s President come 2027. North-Central Coordinator of the group, Alhaji Nasiru Abdullahi Soja, said El-Rufai’s birthday is an apt period to commend him because his wisdom , experience and versality stands him out, and coupled with the fact that he has shown his governance card twice. He said Nigerians should see the massive transformation Kaduna State has undergone…

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