Tag: FCT

‘Abuja customers to experience 16-day power interruption’ – AEDC 

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AEDC on power cut

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, (AEDC), yesterday notified its customers of an impending 16-day power outage. It attributed the outage to power interruption owing to FCDA relocating the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers along the Outer Southern Expressway. According to the management in the ‘important announcement’: “Please be informed that there will be power interruptions from January 6-21, 2025, due to FCDA relocating the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers along the Outer Southern Expressway”. The company further said the following…

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Amidst economic hardship, Wike allocates ₦10bn for rent, furniture to Akpabio, Abbas, 2 others – Report

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Wike allocates

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has allocated a staggering ₦10 billion in its 2024 supplementary budget for rent and furniture for Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, House of Representatives Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, and their deputies, Barau Jibrin and Ben Kalu, according to a published investigative report. The provision, classified as: “Renting and Furnishing of Presiding Officers of the National Assembly”, under code: 23010309, was part of ₦288 billion supplementary budget submitted by President Bola Tinubu in September. The 10th National Assembly passed the Budget within five days. This expense comes at…

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Tragic stampede in Abuja, Anambra claims multiple lives

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Tragic stampede

Tragedy struck yesterday morning, as a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, claimed the lives of 10 individuals, including four children, and left several others injured.  It was gathered that the incident occurred during the distribution of palliatives by the church to vulnerable and elderly residents of nearby communities, including Mpape and Gishiri villages in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). It was learnt that the stampede broke out as thousands of residents scrambled to access the food items, leading to chaos and the unfortunate loss of…

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FG renames University of Abuja to Yakubu Gowon University

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FG renames University

The Federal Government has renamed the University of Abuja, which is now to be known as Yakubu Gowon University. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed the decision to journalists at the State House on Monday, following a Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu. The renaming is in honour of Nigerias former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday. Idris stated that the proposal will be forwarded to the National Assembly for formal approval.

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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 Wikes removal as FCT Minister

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Abuja residents protest Wike2

Seek Tinubus 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 administrations actions under Wikes leadership. The protesters urged President Bola Tinubu to step in to stop Wikes 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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FCT beggars arrest

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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Asiwaju Atiku meet

”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 Jumaah 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 nations 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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