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BREAKING: Cars Razed As Fire Guts Federal Secretariat In Abuja

Oct 7, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Several cars have been razed as fire gutted Federal Secretariat in Abuja. EKOHOTBLOG reports that several cars were burnt on Wednesday evening as a section of the Federal Secretariat in Abuja was on gutted by fire. It was gathered that the inferno started around 5pm at the generator house of the Secretariat. However, the cause … Read more

JUST IN: Anxiety As Bandits Set Up Camps In Abuja

Oct 6, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

“I wonder how these bandits were able to get to such places with arms…” EKOHOTBLOG reports that locals in some rural communities in Abuja have been thrown into panic following reports that fleeing bandits from the North are setting up camps in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Some locals, who spoke to newsmen, … Read more

BREAKING: Gunmen Abduct Former Nigerian Minister (Photo)

Sep 29, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Gunmen have abducted a former Nigerian Minister. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Solomon Ewuga. Ewuga, a former Senator, was said to have been abducted by the gunmen on Tuesday evening in Plateau State. It was gathered that … Read more

CJN Orders Disciplinary Action Against FCT Judge

Sep 13, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman of the National Judicial Commission, Tanko Muhammad, has ordered the Federal Capital Territory Judicial Service Committee to commence disciplinary action against the judge of the Upper Area Court who issued criminal summons against the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and governorship candidate of the All … Read more

Buhari Appoints Osinbajo As Chairman, Health Sector Reform Committee

Sep 7, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo as the Chairman of the health sector reform committee. President Muhammadu Buhari has given consent to the setting up of a Health Sector Reform Committee to kickstart the development and implementation of the Health Sector Reform programme for Nigeria; in collaboration with the State Governments and … Read more

JUST IN: Gunmen Strike In Abuja, Kill One, Injure Scores

Aug 28, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Unknown gunmen have struck in Abuja, killed a resident and injured scores. EKOHOTBLOG reports that gunmen have attacked a Fulani camp in Abuja and injured scores of the inhabitants. It was gathered that the Fulani camp attacked by the gunmen is located behind LEA Nomadic School, near Gwako village, Gwagwalada Area Council, Abuja. EKOHOTBLOG learnt that the … Read more

Police In FCT Debunk Rumors Of Attack In Zuba, DeiDei

Aug 18, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

Bandits, DPO, Kano, Policemen, Kidnappers, Police In Lagos Refute Claims Of Assault On Residents

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the FCT, ASP Mariam Yusuf, stated this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has discredited reports of kidnapping in Zuba and Deidei axis of the territory. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the FCT, ASP Mariam … Read more

Teacher Allegedly Beats Student To Death For Not Doing Assignment

Aug 17, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The teacher, simply identified as Mrs. Gibson, was said to have used a bucket handle to hit the victim severally on his head. A teacher at the Federal Government College, Kwali in Abuja has reportedly beaten a student, Yahaya Aliyu, to death for failing to do his assignment. Aliyu, a student of Junior Secondary School … Read more

BREAKING: Gunmen Strike In Abuja, Abduct Community Chief, Others

Aug 17, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Gunmen have attacked Abuja community and abducted a community chief and other residents. EKOHOTBLOG reports that unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a community chief (Esu Jibi), Ibrah Dahiru Liman, and injured two vigilantes who attempted to rescue the victim. It was gathered that the latest attack occurred in the Jibi community on … Read more

BREAKING: President Buhari Makes Fresh Appointment

Aug 14, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

President Buhari has made a fresh appointment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Justice Husseini Baba-Yusuf as the acting Chief Judge of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on the recommendation of the National Judicial Council (NJC). The appointment of the acting Chief Judge of the FCT High … Read more

PDP Conducts Primary Election Ahead Of FCT Area Council Polls

May 12, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

PDP has conducted primary election ahead of the upcoming FCT area council polls. The People’s Democratic Party in the Federal Capital Territory has conducted its primary election ahead of the area council’s elections in February next year. The PDP candidates for the six area councils are: 1)AMAC. Chris Zakka.m. 2)Bwari: Dr John Gabaya 3)kuje: … Read more

FCT Urges Action On Sanitation, Open Defecation

Apr 16, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The FCT Water Board boss also suggested that everyone in school, healthcare facilities, workplace and public places should have access to a safe toilet. Mr Kassim Ali, the Chairman of FCT Water Board has called on the Federal Government to expedite action to address the issues of sanitation and open defecation across the country. Ali … Read more

FCT Workers To Embark On Indefinite Strike

Apr 5, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Mr Matilukoro Korede, Chairman of FCT Joint Union Action Committee, and FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello. Joint Unions Action Committee (JUAC) in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) have concluded arrangement to embark on indefinite strike. The joint unions are embarking on the strike over the non-implementation of the … Read more

How APC Power Blocs Are Jostling For Party Chairmanship Ahead Of National Convention

Mar 20, 2021.Mar 20, 2021. by Otunba T.J Abass

Battle for control of the All Progressives Congress (APC) structure at the national level is beginning to take shape with about ninety days to the party’s national convention.
On Friday, a former Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory chapter of the ACN, Sunny Moniedafe, declared interest in taking over from Mai Mala Buni.

Police Kill Suspected Kidnappers In FCT Gunfight

Mar 15, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Two suspected kidnappers have died of gunshot injuries after a firefight with operatives of the FCT police command on Sunday at Naharati village along the Abaji axis. The police spokesperson, Mariam Yusuf, said the deceased died of their wounds while receiving treatment at the hospital. She explained that the command has launched a manhunt for … Read more

FCT Minister Inspects Upgraded Facilities At Isolation Centre

Mar 4, 2021.Mar 3, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The FCT Minister, Mr Muhammad Bello, on Wednesday inspected the upgraded Oxygen Supply Facilities installed at the Idu COVID-19 Isolation and Treatment Centre, Abuja. Bello disclosed this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Anthony Ogunleye, in Abuja. He said that the need to upgrade the facilities at the center was necessitated by … Read more

Task Force Shuts Abuja Markets For Violation Of COVID-19 Protocols

Feb 3, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The enforcement team said the markets violated the COVID-19 regulations President Buhari signed the COVID-19 Health Regulations 2021 into law last week The COVID-19 Enforcement Team in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has shut down some markets in Abuja. The places visited and closed down by the enforcement team on Tuesday included the UTC Area … Read more

Group Plans ‘Entertainment City’ For FCT

Jan 21, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Entertainment City, FCT The Nigeria Entertainment and Economic Roundtable (NEER) has announced plans to establish a ” one-stop Entertainment City” that would be a melting pot for showcasing Nigeria’s rich tourism, culture, arts and hospitality endowments. Mr Chucks Akamadu, Director General of NEER, told journalists in Abuja on Wednesday that the new Entertainment City being … Read more

FCT Loses Two More Doctors To COVID-19

Dec 29, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced the death of two doctors who have died of COVID-19 complications in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). A statement issued on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the FCT Minister, Anthony Ogunleye, stated that a female doctor with the Gwarimpa General hospital, passed on two weeks … Read more

FCT Inaugurates Call Centre For Easy Access To Health Care

Dec 16, 2020. by Ekohot Editor

Health The FCT Health and Human Services Secretariat (HHSS), has inaugurated the FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) call centre for easy access to health care in the territory. The Acting Secretary, HHSS, Dr Muhammad Kawu, said that universal health care coverage was an important agenda of any government, Eko hot blog gathered. Kawu said that … Read more