Tag: FCT
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FCT-IRS clarifies taxing of residents of neighbouring states working in FCT
Mr Haruna Abdullahi, the Acting Chairman, Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) says the law is clear on where residents working in other states pay taxes. Abdullahi gave the clarification when he appeared on the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Forum in Abuja, following concerns of multiplicity of taxes. NAN reports that there has…
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Environmental workers threaten to shutdown cemeteries in Abuja
The striking staff of Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB), on Thursday, threatened to shut down all public cemeteries in the Federal Capital Territory. The threat was coming after the striking workers shut down the cemeteries on Wednesday, but agreed to reopen them on Thursday.
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FCT communities lament lack of potable water, seek intervention
Despite the enormous annual budgetary allocations by the government for portable water supply, residents in and around the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, are in the pain of getting clean water for household use and drinking.
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Police restore normalcy after Task Force, motorcycle operators clash in Abuja
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said it had restored normalcy in the Gosa Market area after a clash between Task Force and motorcycle operators in the area. The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, DSP Josephine Adeh, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Adeh said the command…
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Correctional Service releases Ex-Governors Dariye, Nyame
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command has released two former governors, Joshua Dariye and Jolly Nyame, as well as three others from costodial centres. The Public Relations Officer, FCT command, Mr Chukwuedo Humphrey disclosed this to newsmen on Monday in Abuja. Humphrey said that the letter of their release was sent…
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FCT Election Tribunal: We will appeal judgment – AMAC chairman
Mr Christopher Maikalangu, the Chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), says he will appeal the FCT Election Tribunal judgment nullifying his emergence as winner of the Feb. 12 area council elections. In a statement issued in Abuja, he called on his supporters to remain calm for the needful to be done. The statement, jointly…
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FCT is safe – Defence HQ assures
The Defence Headquarters, Nigeria has assured that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja is safe. The Defence HQ assured residents of the FCT that the hierarchy of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies are undaunted and unrelenting in efforts to ensure the safety of lives and properties.
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2023 Elections: INEC to collaborate Disability Commission for inclusivity of PWDs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)is set to collaborate with National Commission for Persons with Disability (NCPWD) to ensure absolute inclusivity for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) in the 2023 general election. Mr Yahaya Bello, INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner, said this at a joint news conference in Abuja. The conference was organised by the NCPWDs in…
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Rehabilitation of NASS complex to gulp N30 billion
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Bello says N21.029 billion is needed to complete the rehabilitation of the National Assembly Complex.
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Police enforce Spy number plates ban in FCT
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says it has commenced the enforcement of the ban on use of Spy number plates in the territory. The Police Public Relations Officer in the territory, DSP Josephine Adeh, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.