Tag: FCT

Nigerian, others appointed new IPPDR global peace ambassadors

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The Institute of Public Policy, and Diplomacy Research, (IPPDR), leaders in peace-building training and peace education mentorship, has announced the appointment of 26 new Global Peace Ambassadors. Dr. Jumai Ahmadu, Founder Helpline Social Support Initiative in Nigeria, and 25 others were presented with the award at the Platinum Humanitarian Leadership Award Ceremony, held at the United Nations (UN) Delegates Dining Room, New York, USA. Princess Dr. Antonia Zu Schaumburg-Lippe, a Royal, European Princess, at the ceremony, said “The Global Peace Program is a testament to our shared humanity. Through it,…

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Abuja residents protest, demand Wike’s removal as FCT Minister

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…Seek Tinubu’s intervention Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) yesterday took to the streets, protesting against the actions of Minister Nyesom Wike. The residents are decrying the alleged land-grabbing policies of the minister, which are said to be targeting poor communities. Human rights activists joined the demonstration, condemning the FCT administration’s actions under Wike’s leadership. The protesters urged President Bola Tinubu to step in to stop Wike’s “wicked policies”, which have allegedly displaced hundreds from their homes. They demanded for the removal of the former Rivers State governor as…

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“Terrorists planning to attack FCT, Benue, Imo, 4 other Nigerian States”– Primate Ayodele

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Primate Ayodele warns COAS

Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned the newly-appointed Chief of Army Staff, (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, about an impending attack by terrorists in five Nigerian States. Primate Ayodele issued the warning to the the new COAS, in a statement issued yesterday by his media aide, Oluwatosin Osho, saying that the Nigerian Army must be careful from December to February because terrorists are planning to strike within the time frame. Primate Ayodele said that States that would be attacked include: Abuja, Imo, Plateau, Niger, Katsina, Borno,…

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FCT Task Force begins arrest of beggars, scavengers

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…Picks 34 persons Following the recent ministerial directive for beggars and scavengers to leave the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), a joint security team yesterday detained 34 individuals – 15 beggars and 19 scavengers – across various areas in Abuja. The operation, part of a ministerial directive aimed at clearing the city of such activities, was carried out by a joint task force involving the Police, Military, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and other agencies.  Director of Security for the FCT Administration, Adamu Gwary,…

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Tinubu, Atiku meet during Juma’ah prayers

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…”Politics not about bitterness” – Presidency President Bola Tinubu, yesterday afternoon, met face-to-face with his political rival and close challenger during the 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, creating a frenzy among worshippers at the National Mosque in Abuja. Tinubu and Atiku had attended the Juma’ah congregational prayer, and as well the wedding Fatiha of the daughter of former Gombe State governor and Senator representing Gombe-Central, ?anjuma Goje, at the mosque. Both gladiators, who used to be political allies, were meeting face-to-face for the first time in about 20 months since…

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“Withdraw beggars arrest threat or face lawsuit”, SERAP warns Wike

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SERAP warns Wike

The Socio-Economic Rights Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to withdraw his threat to arrest beggars in the nation’s capital or face legal action. The group, in a post on its official X handle: #SerapNigeria, yesterday, stated that no one should be criminalised for their socio-economic status, adding that the Minister should instead provide opportunities to help them rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society. Recall that during the flag-off ceremony for access road construction in the Katampe District of the…

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FCTA: A quintessential public servant takes a bow

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By Nasir Imam  Another milestone in the array of accomplishment of service with humility was marked when Is’haq Abubakar Sadeeq,  the immediate-past Director of Admin and Finance (DAF), in the FCT Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, was recently feted as he bowed out from public service. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is indeed a home to many exemplary individuals who embody the nation’s potential for greatness; therefore, it is fit and proper to celebrate a man whose life story is a testament to the power of hard work, discipline…

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Former Presidents Jonathan, Obasanjo, Peter Obi meet in Abuja

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Former presidents meet

The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Thursday met with former Nigerian Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja. Obi made the disclosure in a social media post on Friday evening, during the 67th birthday celebration and presentation of 50 books by renowned legal scholar Prof. Mike Ozekhome (SAN) at the Abuja Continental Hotel. Jonathan was president from 2010 to 2015. He lost the 2015 presidential election to Muhammadu Buhari and was the first incumbent president in Nigerian history to concede defeat in an election and, therefore,…

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Dream Makers Foundation

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A non-profit and non-political organisation, Dream Makers Empowerment Foundation, is set to create awareness and advocacy on the rights to education of girls and women, youths, and the less-privileged, and to provide scholarships and vocational training to help women and youths gain the education and skills they need to pursue their dreams and careers. Chairman of the Foundation, Amadi Vidal Nwando, in a statement, said some of the aims and objectives of the foundation is to also provide regular medical check-ups, health services, counseling and mental health support to individuals…

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HURIWA kicks against Wike, Tinubu’s move to build houses for judges 

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The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA), has attributed judicial corruption to undue influence exerted by the Executive branch on the Judiciary. HURIWA stated this while citing a recent development where the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Minister, Nyesom Wike, announced plans to build 40 houses for Justices of the Court of Appeal, Federal High Court, and other senior judicial officers. According to reports, Wike revealed that President Bola Tinubu had approved the construction of the houses, which includes retirement homes for the Chief Judges of the FCT Federal High…

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