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President Tinubu’s Administration Unveils Plan for Medical Rehabilitation Centres

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President Tinubu’s Administration Unveils Plan for Medical Rehabilitation Centres

President Tinubu’s Administration Unveils Plan for Medical Rehabilitation Centres Isa reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to promoting spinal cord health Says the government is ensuring that no citizen is denied access to healthcare The Federal Government has announced plans to set up Medical Rehabilitation Centres across Nigeria, prioritising neuro-rehabilitation for persons living with spinal … Read more

INEC Releases Comprehensive State-by-State Registration Data

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Osun, Lagos Maintain Strong Lead National Registration Hits 2.5M Widening Gap in Voter Engagement The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a comprehensive breakdown of the online voter pre-registration exercise, indicating that over 2.5 million Nigerians have registered. According to Eko Hot Blog  the data reveals a clear and decisive lead for the Southwest, … Read more

“I Am Very Much Satisfied With The Government”–Wike

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"I Am Very Much Satisfied With The Government"--Wike

FCT Minister Highlights Progress and Public Assessment of Performance The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that only the public can assess his performance in office. He expressed satisfaction with the government’s overall efforts and progress in the FCT. He mentioned the Presidential Monitoring Team as a key body to … Read more

Christmas Celebration In Jeopardy As Hoodlums Steal Family’s Goat

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Christmas Hoodlums Goat

Hoodlums scaled a Gwagwalada compound fence and stole a goat. The goat, worth ₦87,000, was meant for Christmas celebration. Victim reported the incident to vigilantes; police yet to respond. A suspected hoodlum has scaled the fence of a residential compound in Unguwar Azara, Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and stolen a … Read more

Taraba Police and Security Agencies Ensure Safe Christmas Celebrations

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Taraba Police and Security Agencies Ensure Safe Christmas Celebrations

The Taraba Police Command has implemented comprehensive security measures for Christmas. Multiple security agencies, including the police and military, are collaborating for statewide patrols. Vigilantes and traffic control teams are also on duty to enhance public safety. In celebration of Christmas, the Taraba Police Command, in partnership with other security agencies, has launched extensive security … Read more

Stampede: Many Die During Food Distribution In Abuja

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Unspecified number of persons have died following a stampede at the the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama area of the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT) Abuja. The unfortunate incident was said to have occurred on Saturday morning when the church was distributing food items to vulnerable persons. At the time of filing this report, several persons … Read more

Gunshots Erupt in Abuja as Soldiers Clash with Wike’s Team Over General’s Property Demolition

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Pandemonium broke out in Abuja on Wednesday, December 18, when soldiers allegedly acting on the orders of a senior army officer attacked officials of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Department of Development Control. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the officials were in the Sabon Lugbe area to demolish illegal structures, following directives from the FCT … Read more

Dangiwa Commends Adebayo as FMBN Secures N100bn for Housing Projects

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Dangiwa Commends Adebayo as FMBN Secures N100bn for Housing Projects

The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has commended Festus Adebayo, Executive Director of the Housing Development Advocacy Network (HDAN), for his dedication to promoting affordable housing in Africa. Dangiwa praised Adebayo’s impactful work during the Africa Housing Awards 2024, held in Abuja. Dangiwa highlighted that initiatives like the Africa Housing Awards … Read more

FCT: Wike Revokes Paulosa’s Land After 40 Years: Here’s Why

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Reopen Abuja Primary Schools

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Mr. Lere Olayinka, has explained the rationale behind the revocation of a multi-million naira land allocated to Paulosa Nigeria Ltd nearly 40 years ago. He also dismissed allegations of land grabbing against the … Read more

Wike Orders Immediate Rehabilitation of Kabusa Community Schools in Abuja

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate rehabilitation of public schools in the Kabusa community of Abuja, expressing concern over the poor state of the school buildings. Wike, who lamented the dilapidated condition of the structures, stated that if President Bola Tinubu were to see the state of … Read more

Workers Begin Strike In Five States, FCT Over ₦70,000 Minimum Wage

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Workers Strike Minimum Wage

Industrial action over the non-implementation of the ₦70,000 new minimum wage began Monday across five states—Ebonyi, Cross River, Kaduna, Nasarawa, and Zamfara—and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as negotiations between state governments and labor unions remain unresolved. EDITOR’S PICKS  Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ … Read more

NAFDAC Alerts Public Of Counterfeit Malaria Drug In Circulation

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NAFDAC Counterfeit Malaria Drug

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a warning about the circulation of counterfeit Combiart Dispersible Tablets (20/120mg) in Nigeria. In a statement on its X account on Thursday, the agency revealed that the fake drug was discovered during surveillance operations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Rivers … Read more

BREAKING: NEC Gives FCT, Kwara, Others One-Week Deadline to Decide on State Police Creation

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NEC Deadline State Police

The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday gave the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Adamawa, Kwara, and Kebbi states a one-week deadline to submit their positions on the proposed creation of state police. EDITOR’S PICKS  Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo … Read more

Poverty Is Not An Excuse – Wike Defends ‘War On Beggars’ In Abuja

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Poverty Wike Beggars Abuja

Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has defended his controversial efforts to reduce the number of beggars in Abuja, stating that some individuals could be serving as informants for terrorists. In October, Wike launched a “war on beggars” to prevent the capital from becoming “a city of beggars,” a move that drew criticism, particularly from … Read more

BREAKING: Protest Breaks Out In Abuja As Residents Oppose Demolition By Wike

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Residents of Ruga, a community along Airport Road in Abuja, protested on Friday against the recent demolition of their homes, which was ordered by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. The minister had launched a task force, known as “Operation Sweep,” to clear Ruga and other areas within the city as part of … Read more

FCT: Wike Vows Not To Abandon Projects For Anybody

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has vowed that he will not leave any project abandoned during his time in office. Wike said the FCT Administration o ensuring that all Districts in the nation’s capital territory are provided with good road networks and other basic infrastructure. The Minister stated this at the … Read more

FCTA Threatens to Revoke Abuja Lands of Buhari’s Children, Gbajabiamila, Others (FULL LIST)

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a strong warning to prominent Nigerians and corporate organizations, threatening to revoke Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) for land in Abuja’s Maitama District due to outstanding payments. The FCTA has given a two-week deadline for 3,273 allottees to settle their dues. In a notice titled “Demand Notice for … Read more

PSC Appoints Peter Opara As New FCT Commissioner Of Police

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The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of CP Peter Opara as the new Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. According to a statement from Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations for the PSC, Opara will replace CP Benneth Igwe, who has been promoted to the rank … Read more

NEC Sets September 9 Deadline For State Police Reports, Allocates ₦3 Billion For Flood Relief

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NEC State Police Reports

The National Economic Council (NEC) has set a deadline of September 9 for four states to submit their reports on the establishment of state police. All 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are required to provide comprehensive reports for review. States that fail to meet the deadline will be subject to NEC’s decisions … Read more

Bandits Kill Father, Abduct Wife, Children In Abuja

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A resident of Ushafa Community in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was shot dead during a bandit invasion on Thursday night. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was killed in his own home, where the attackers also abducted his wife and children. The incident has left the community in … Read more

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