Tag: FCT
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Commuters stranded in Abuja amid fuel scarcity
As fuel scarcity and long queues persist, commuters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) witness a hike in the cost of transportation, and many are stranded.
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AEDC explains reason for power outage in FCT
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), has attributed the power outage currently being experienced in parts of Abuja to technical fault on some of its feeders The company’s management in a statement on Monday in Abuja listed the feeders affected as L36, H23, H33 and 8.
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Police nabs 2 wanted car thieves in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command said its operatives have arrested two suspects in Mararaba area of Nasarawa State over car theft.
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FCT Police Command explain ‘viral robbery video’ in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has issued out a statement on the video clip circulating online depicting a robbery incident, which purportedly occurred in Abuja, involving a “Right Hand Drive” vehicle. According to the statement released on Wednesday night by the command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, the police said contrary to the narrative, “the…
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Why FG should improve working condition of NIS personnel – FCT Comptroller
The Comptroller, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), FCT Command, Mr Tony Akuneme, says there is need for the Federal Government to improve the working conditions of immigration personnel, including their remuneration and logistics. Akuneme said in an interview with NAN on Sunday in Abuja that there
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N1.15trn FCT budget to transform Abuja, rural areas – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the N1.15 trillion 2024 proposed FCT Statutory Budget was designed to transform the capital city and rural communities. Wike stated this when he appeared before the Senate and House Committees on FCT, to defend
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Perform or be sacked, Wike tells FCTA Perm. Secs.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has advised the newly inaugurated Permanent Secretaries for the FCT Administration to perform, else, they will be sacked.
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Court rejects suit challenging appointment of 12 judges for FCT High Court
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, threw out a suit challenging the appointment of 12 judges for the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Justice Inyang Ekwo, in a judgment on Friday, held that the plaintiff, Azubuike Oko, who claimed to be a lawyer from Ebonyi, lacked the legal right to institute…
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Police arrest armed robber who disguises as lunatic in Lagos
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says its operatives in Lagos State have arrested one Olaseinde Ojo, who disguises as a lunatic to get close to his victims and rob or kidnap them.
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Blackout: AEDC aggravating suffering of consumers in parts of FCT
An electricity consumer Mr Jimoh Olarewaju says the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) is agravating suffering of its consumers in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Olarewaju, who resides in Kubwa said this in an interview with NAN in Abuja on Sunday.