EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has distanced himself from reports alleging he petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate his predecessor, Muhammed Bello for allegedly embezzling funds allocated to the FCT. This comes after some online platforms alleged that Wike petitioned EFCC to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Chairpersons in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed their ordeals in a meeting with the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. Editor’s Pick Set Up Customer Engagement Centres, FG Orders DisCos DSS Operatives, Mob Clash In Garki Market Sale Of Agip To Cause Labour Crisis – TUC Chairman, Onyefuru … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Presidential Election Petition Tribunal (PEPT) has ruled that the FCT does not enjoy special privileges ahead of other states. This was made known by Justice Haruna Tsammani, who took over to deliver judgment on the substantive petition filed by Obi and LP, said this on Wednesday. According to Justice Tsammani, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Tuesday disregarded the two-day warning strike directive issued by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) against the recent removal of fuel subsidy. This online media platform understands that the Labour Union on Tuesday (today) commenced its warning strike, shutting down economic activities across the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a non-governmental organisation Leader Joe 1808 Foundation has called on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to prioritize the provision of fresh water supply to communities in Abuja. The Acting Executive Director, Leader Joe 1808 Foundation, Mr. Success Ikponnwossa, made the call at the unveiling of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Alhaji Mohammed Ibrahim Kamba, an Abuja developer, has vowed to send the FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, to prison following the demolition of his Wuse property. Kamba says he will also sue the director of Development Control at the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCTA) for exceeding the scope of his powers. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday claimed that governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) nominated people for appointment in the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The former governor of Rivers State made this claim during an interview on Channels … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has announced N825.819 billion naira as compensation for indigenes of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja to pave the way for the construction of the 4.2km second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, disclosed the development, after a negotiation meeting … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesome Wike, commenced the demolishing exercise in Abuja on Monday. This online media platform gathered that the FCT Administration demolished its first structure, a fully completed multimillion naira duplex for building in an alleged unapproved plot of land. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Police Service … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed worry over the number of abandoned and sensitive projects in the city for years. He made this known on Thursday during the inspection of some project sites at the Central Business District in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘We Will … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has directed the complete payment to the Chinese Concession Company in order to conclude the rehabilitation of the Abuja light rail project within eight months. Wike gave the ultimatum on Wednesday during an inspection of the Abuja Metro Station … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has come under heavy criticism for banning all forms of street trading in the federal capital. This online media platform reports that Wike during a meeting with the management staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration and Federal Capital Development … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has prohibited street trading within Abuja. Wike attributes the ban to his belief that individuals who engage in activities like selling corn and street hawking contribute to the insecurity and criminal occurrences in the nation’s capital. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘We Will Hand … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the newly sworn-in Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesome Wike, has resumed office. This online media platform gathered that Wike, the immediate-past Governor of Rivers State, resumed on Monday with the minister of state, Mariya Mahmud. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘We Will Hand Over Power After 3 Years’ – Niger … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that lawyers of Godwin Emefiele, suspended governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shielded him from the media when he arrived the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court on Thursday. Emefiele has been in custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) since his arrest after President Bola Tinubu … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has introduced his cabinet lineup, comprising ministers from various regions and sectors. Here’s a breakdown of the appointed ministers: Cabinet Ministers: 1. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy – Bosun Tuani 2. Minister of State, Environment and Ecological Management – Ishak Salako 3. Minister of Finance … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stated that some of the allegations made by the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, and his Labour Party counterpart, Peter Obi, against President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal are of a criminal nature. Obi and Atiku have … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Obi-Datti Presidential Campaign has raised alarm over alleged attempts to alter the February 25 presidential election results of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to satisfy sinister motives. Manager of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign, Mr. Oseloka H. Obaze, subsequently, warned the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, against tempering with … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Trademore Estate along Airport Road in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, on Friday, was submerged by flood following hours of heavy rain. According to FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) led by Dr. Abbas Idriss, no fewer than 116 houses were affected by the flood that followed the torrential rain but no life … Read more
NDLEA carries out a sweep operation in Abuja leading to 34 arrests. The operation was launched to combat drug abuse as Nigeria prepares to welcome in a new administration. During the operation, law enforcement operatives were able to successfully seize a wide range of illicit substances. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement … Read more