Tag: FCT

FCTA: A quintessential public servant takes a bow

Aminu Imam
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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 nations 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

Aminu Imam
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

Aminu Imam
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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, Tinubus move to build houses for judges

Aminu Imam
HURIWA kicks

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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Rivers: Timi Frank accuses Wike of plot to block LGs monthly fund allocation

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Timi Frank accuses Wike

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has raised the alarm over an alleged plot by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to secure a court injunction to block releases from the Federation Account to the 22 Local Government Councils in Rivers state.  Frank, who made this disclosure yesterday in a statement issued in Abuja, said Wike and his co-travellers that are opposed to the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, resorted to the plot following their failure to stop local government elections…

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“Transport fares becoming unaffordable”, FCT residents cry out

Aminu Imam
FCT residents on transport

Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have decried increased transport fares, which have limited their movement around the city centre. Some of the residents who spoke to newsmen, said that one of the greatest challenges they encountered was the non-availability of fuel despite its increased cost. According to them, fuel is not readily available at many filling stations, leading to artificial scarcity and panic, thus increasing the cost of transportation. They reiterated their appeal to the Federal Government and other authorities to urgently intervene, sayibg Nigerians were suffering…

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FCT: 3 killed, patrol vehicle, others burnt as Police, Shiite clash in Abuja

Aminu Imam
Police, Shiite clash

There was palpable tension yesterday, as two Police officers were killed in a clash between police and members of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), popularly known as Shiites in Abuja. Three police officers were also left unconscious and many vehicles burnt in the brawl that occurred at the Wuse area of the federal capital territory (FCT) during the Arbaeen symbolic trek observed by IMN members. A trader was also reportedly killed during the clash. According to eyewitnesses, the trader named Amiru, who was an onlooker, was shot in…

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EndBadGovernance: Rights Group plans to occupy Abuja High Court today

Aminu Imam
#EndBadGovernance protesters

Demands release of detained protesters The Take-It-Back Movement, (TIB), a human rights and pro-democracy organisation, has called for a solidarity gathering at the Federal High Court in Abuja today, Monday, to demand the immediate release of #EndBadGovernance protesters who are facing charges. In a statement issued yesterday via their X account, TIB announced that members will occupy the court premises starting at 7am, to show support for the persecuted and illegally detained protesters. The group extended an invitation to the general public to join the gathering and stand in solidarity…

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Nasarawa Assembly raises alarm over high kidnapping rate in state

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir
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Nasarawa State House of Assembly has expressed worry of over the increasing rate of kidnapping in communities across the state. Muhammad Oyanki, Deputy Speaker of the Assembly, raised the alarm on the high rate of kidnapping under matter of public interest and was deliberated upon by members during plenary on Monday in Lafia. The Speaker, Danladi Jatau, while reading the assemblys resolution on the matter, directed local government council chairmen to organise security summits within two weeks in collaboration with traditional rulers and security agencies in order to tackle the…

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FCT Youth Stakeholders hail appointment of Secretary of newly created secretariat

Aminu Imam
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A group, FCT Youth Stakeholders, have commended the FCT Minister, Bar. Nyesom Wike, for the judicious appointment of one of its members as the Mandate Secretary of the newly established Youth Secretariat. A statement from the Secretary, FCT Youth Stakeholders Forum, Zakari Gambo Babale, and Amb. Mukhtar Akoshile, said the selection of one of its member for this crucial position within the Youth Secretariat is a testament to the Minister’s commitment to youth inclusion, empowerment, and active participation in governance within the FCT. “It reflects a forward-looking approach that recognizes…

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