Tag: FCT

Abuja residents struggle, as NNPCL closes fuel stations over logistics issues

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Abuja residents struggle

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), have been left stranded and grappling with fuel shortages following the sudden closure of several retail outlets owned by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) within the capital city. It was gathered that the stations closed for some days, were allegedly ordered by the management of the national oil firm and will continue till next week. The closures, attributed to logistical challenges, have led to long queues at the remaining independent fuel stations, who now sell their products at higher prices, thereby…

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HURIWA raises alarm over security in Abuja 

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HURIWA

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA), has expressed grave concern over the escalating insecurity in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), following the abduction of a family and others by suspected bandits in Kubwa. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, has been condemned by HURIWA in the strongest terms, with the group describing it as evidence of a growing security vacuum in the nation’s capital. The group’s National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, in an issued statement, called on FCT residents to petition President Bola Ahmed…

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Quranic Scholars Conference: “Opponents of initiative should have a rethink” – Professor Khailani Moh’d

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As Abuja prepares to host a major conference of Quran scholars, Nigerians remain divided over the initiative. While some view it as a step toward unity and national progress, others have criticized it  on the grounds that it is politically-motivated. Professor Khailani Mohammed is one of the proponents of the initiative; and in response to the debate on the issue, said: “First of all, in this country, we have more Quran scholars than Saudi Arabia or the Arab world; yet, their governments  has not provided them with any assistance. “Secondly,…

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Committee for Africa Women Conference 2025 set up

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A planning committee for the Africa Women Conference (AWC) 2025 from Nigeria and other African countries has been constituted. AWC Co-convener, Dr. Jumai Ahmadu, in a statement, said members of the planning committee include Aisha A. Adamu, Chairperson, Joseph Yaba, Blessing Ogogo Ugbem, and Shetu J. Gamaliel. She said the purpose is to provide a structured approach for planning and executing the 2025 Africa Women Conference, and revealed that at the last AWC in Zambia, it was decided that, to demonstrate their ability to build the next generation and provide…

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FG approves establishment of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Polytechnic in FCT

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FG approves Tinubu Polytechnic

The Federal Government has approved the establishment of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Polytechnic, Gwarimpa, a district of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This is according to a letter dated January 9, 2025, by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and addressed to Wike, which was received by the FCT Minister on January 16, 2025. It also requested the FCT Minister, Nyeson Wike to recommend possible sites where the institution will be sited. The proposed institution is expected to promote technological, vocational, and entrepreneurial training. In the letter, the Minister…

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Power outage hits Aso Villa, Maitama, Wuse, Jabi, others

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Power outage hits FCT

…’Vandals stole underground cables’ -TCN A power outage has disrupted parts of the Presidential Villa, Maitama, Wuse, Jabi, Lifecamp, Asokoro, Utako, and Mabushi, following a vandalized 132kV transmission line and underground cable supplying bulk power to the Central Area transmission substation in Katampe, with thieves making-off with 40 meters of 1x500mm XLPE conductor. According to the Transmission Company of Nigeria, (TCN)’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, revealed this in a statement yesterday, the incident impacted eight distribution feeders supplying the Central Area, leading to the disruption of over…

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2025 Hajj: FCT sets Jan. 30 as registration deadline

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has fixed January 30 as the registration deadline for all intending pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj exercise. The Board’s spokesman, Mohammed Aliyu, who announced the deadline in a statement in Abuja on Monday, explained that the new deadline followed the adjustment by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on the 2025 calendar, and directed all state Pilgrims Welfare Boards and agencies to remit all collections by February 1. He said that the Board had so far exhausted over 40% of…

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‘Power shedding in Abuja to last 11 more days’ – TCN

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Power shedding in Abuja

The Transmission Company of Nigeria, (TCN), has revealed that Abuja, will experience an 11-day power outage for seven hours daily across various parts of the nation’s capital, as a precautionary measure during an on-going road construction. Among those affected will be hoteliers, hospitality services, artisans, and other service-based industries.  TCN attributed the need for the power shedding to the relocation of eight 132kV and 33kV towers along the Kukwaba/Apo 132kV line due to the Federal Capital Development Agency’s road dualisation project along the Apo axis.  This relocation work will necessitate…

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Equitable Revenue Distribution: Coalition calls for banks to move HQs to Abuja 

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Coalition on banks HQs

…Demands reopening of land borders The Coalition of Northern Groups, (CNG), Civil Society Organisations, (CSOs), and other critical stakeholders in northern Nigeria have called for the immediate relocation of the nation’s deposit banks’ headquarters to Abuja. This was contained in a statement co-signed by Comrade Muhammed Usman Deba, Gombe State Coordinator, CNG; Comrade Habiba Isah Gaude, Voice for Rural Women, and Comrade Lawal Idris Lawantee, Acting Chairman, CSOs, following a town hall meeting in Gombe State. According to the statement, it is unjust for banks to situate their headquarters in…

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Police uncover masterminds behind Abuja Islamiyya school bombing

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, has said the explosives at an Islamiyyah school in the Kuchibiyi community, of Bwari Area Council of the FCT, which resulted in the deaths of two persons, were suspected to have been brought to the school by three suspects from Kastina State. According to the Police Command yesterday, the explosion occurred at approximately 11am, at the Tsangagyar Sani Uthman Islamiyya school, located in Kuchibuyi village, Byazhin area of the FCT. A statement issued by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said the Command…

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