Tag: #FCT
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FOWA MARKS CHILDREN’S DAY WITH RELIEF DISTRIBUTION TO ALHERI SPECIAL COMMUNITY IN ABUJA
The Fire Officers’ Wives Association (FOWA) has marked the 2026 Children’s Day with a visit and distribution of relief materials to children at the Alheri Special Community in Yangoji, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. Items distributed included school bags, notebooks, writing materials, food items, drinks, sanitary pads, and other essential supplies. The…
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CHILDREN’S DAY: MIXED REACTIONS AS NIGERIANS DEBATE CHILDREN’S ROLE IN DECISION-MAKING
As Nigeria celebrates the 2026 Children’s Day, conversations are emerging in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over whether children should have a say in decisions that affect their lives. Some residents believe children should be involved in discussions within the home, especially on matters like relocation, education, and personal wellbeing. They argue that this helps…
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NIGERIAN NAVY AT 70: CNS INAUGURATES BASE, HOUSING PROJECTS, FLAGS OFF NAVAL HOSPITAL
The Nigerian Navy has inaugurated a new Naval Base in Galadimawa, Abuja, as part of activities marking its 70th anniversary. The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, also inaugurated accommodation blocks, water supply systems, and electrification projects. He further flagged off the construction of a 200-bed Naval Hospital in Asokoro, designed to improve…
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FCT RESIDENTS LAMENT POOR POWER SUPPLY, RISING ELECTRICITY BILLS
Electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have raised concerns over poor power supply and rising electricity costs in different parts of Abuja. Residents in areas such as Kubwa, Bwari, Kado, Apo and Dutse say they continue to experience irregular electricity, even as they report higher bills and reduced electricity units for the same…
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TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED SPY, FOUR IMPOSTORS IN ABUJA
Troops of the Guards Brigade say they foiled a potential security breach in Abuja after arresting a suspected spy and four suspected impostors during separate operations across the FCT. According to the Nigerian Army, the suspected spy was intercepted during a routine patrol near the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Authorities said…
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ABUJA RESIDENTS CRY OUT: “WHERE ARE THE SKILLED TECHNICIANS?”
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory are raising concerns over the shortage of reliable technicians, saying poor repairs are costing them time, money, and peace of mind. From faulty fridges to stubborn washing machines, many complain that appliances break down again shortly after being “fixed.” Some say they’ve paid multiple times for the same repair—with…
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NDLEA CRACKS DOWN IN ABUJA, ARRESTS 132, SEIZES 220KG DRUGS
Abuja — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled multiple drug hubs across the FCT, arresting 132 suspects and recovering over 220kg of illicit substances in a two-week crackdown. The raids, backed by intelligence and surveillance, targeted major hotspots including Gwarinpa, Wuse, Kubwa, Jabi, and Suleja, among others. Recovered items ranged from cannabis…
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FG LINKS DRIVER EDUCATION TO ECONOMY, SECURITY AS REFORMS INTENSIFY
The Federal Government has again stressed that effective driver education is crucial to strengthening Nigeria’s economy, improving road safety, and supporting internal security. This was the message from FCT Minister Nyesom Wike at a national workshop organised by the Federal Road Safety Corps in Abuja for driving school operators and instructors. Represented by the Permanent…
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STRIKE OVER! FCT TEACHERS HEAD BACK TO CLASSROOMS
The FCT wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has suspended its strike with immediate effect, clearing the way for primary and secondary school teachers to resume work. Union Chairman, Abdullahi Shafa, said the decision followed fresh intervention by FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, who approved a N5 billion monthly package to tackle unpaid entitlements…
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WIKE: 80% OF FCT BUDGET WILL BE DONE BEFORE ELECTION HEAT
Politics or not, Abuja must move — Wike says projects won’t slow down as 2027 elections approach. Abuja, April 16, 2026 — FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, says the administration is targeting 80 per cent implementation of the 2026 budget before January 2027, despite looming general elections. Speaking after inspecting projects in Abuja, Wike insisted political…
