The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has warned criminals in the nation’s capital that he is prepared for them. He charged security agencies in the FCT to work towards making the city safe for residents to enjoy the end-of-year festivities. The minister made this statement during the FCT Security Committee meeting … Read more
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike has given owners of the 762 revoked plots of land in Maitama two-week grace to pay for their Certificates of Occupancy (C of O). The owners of the plots, located in Maitama II, Cadastral Zone A10, Abuja, are expected to pay for their C of O … Read more
Former presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, has dismissed reports claiming that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) revoked a plot of land belonging to former President Muhammadu Buhari. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Shehu clarified on Wednesday that the land in question was legally acquired for the Muhammadu Buhari Foundation, not for Buhari personally. He explained … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service, FCT-IRS, said it raked in a total of N252.83 billion Internally Generated Revenue, IGR, in 2024. The acting Executive Chairman of the service, Michael Ango, made this known at the 2024 end of year media parley on Thursday in Abuja. Ango said that the amount, collected between January … Read more
The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike has approved the immediate payment of N70,000 new national minimum wage for staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Head of Civil Service of FCT, Grace Adayilo on Monday. Adayilosaid the approval was in a bid … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has vowed to demolish all shanties that pose security threats to the residents of the territory. Wike made the declaration on Sunday evening in Abuja, when he inspected demolished shanties called Ruga, at Wuye, behind Finance Quarters, harbouring more than 10,000 illegal occupants. EKO … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, has assured that residents affected by the construction of Arterial Road N5, from Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III will be compensated. Wike made the pledge after inspecting some ongoing projects at Life Camp, Katampe, and International Conference Centre in Abuja on Monday. … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has arrested 16 persons for allegedly vandalizing streetlights in Abuja. The Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council AMMC, Felix Obuah disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja, adding that the recent series of arrests followed a crackdown on vandals in the territory. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that President Bola Tinubu has instructed him to meet the needs of Abuja residents. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Wike made this statement on Wednesday during the launch of the rehabilitation of the 10-kilometer Aguma Palace-Radio Nigeria-New Market Road in the Gwagwalada Area … Read more
The Federal Government has warned it may revoke land titles of key government officials, agencies, state governments, and top commercial banks, including President Bola Tinubu and Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, if outstanding ground rent payments are not settled within two weeks. On Monday, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) published … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said that the Abuja Industrial Park will create 40,000 jobs and improve Nigeria’s economy when fully operational. Wike made this statement when he visited the site, located at Idu Industrial Zone, Abuja, on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, announced on Monday that preparations had been finalized for the appointment of nine permanent secretaries to oversee the nine secretariats of the FCT Administration. This online media platform reports that Wike disclosed this in Abuja yesterday during a press briefing following … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has approved the move for the withdrawal and revocation of houses sold to some individuals in the capital city. The houses which were reportedly sold by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to the individuals were converted to other uses. The … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has approved the move for the withdrawal and revocation of houses sold to some individuals in the capital city. The houses which were reportedly sold by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to the individuals were converted to other uses. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that two schools functioning below standard have been shut down in Abuja by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The private schools, Erudite Bright Kids at Kagini and Jane’s Angela School in Abuja Municipal Area Council were shut down on account of low standards. The action was taken in line with … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Department of Development Control within the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has taken a proactive step by forming a seven-member committee to prevent building collapses in the federal capital, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS UNGA 78: Tinubu Asks World Leaders To Sanction Illegal Smuggling Of Arms & Minerals In Africa Strengthening Cultural … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Directorate of Road Traffic Services, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has opened up on its reason for crushing impounded commercial motorcycles popularly known as ‘Okada’ According to the directorate, the move is in line with the provisions of the law. EDITOR’S PICKS Obi Supporters In Diaspora Reject Judgement, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) officials have pulled down an illegal market popularly called Kasuan-Dere, housing drug dealers and hoodlums. The Director of the FCT Department of Development Control, Mukhtar Galadima, speaking during the demolition exercise on Tuesday, said the market on Hassan Musa Katsina Street, near Kpaduma II … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has approved the demolition of slums in Garki, Jabi and 28 other areas which have earlier been surveyed by the Federal Capital Development Authority before this administration. According to the FCTA, the demolition will affect about 6,000 buildings which have … Read more
FCTA demolishes UTC shopping complex The demolition needed to curtain the security challenges – Peter Olumiji Eko Hot Blog reports that as the popular UTC Shopping Complex finally goes down in ruins, the Federal Capital Territory Administration ( FCTA) said the over 30 years old complex had to be demolished to give way for the … Read more