Tag: #FCT
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KINGPIN AND THREE OTHER SUSPECTS ARRESTED DURING A RAID ON AN ILLEGAL MINING SITE IN THE FEDERAL CAPITAL TERITORY.
Troops of the 176 Guards Battalion carried out the operation in Dukpa community, Gwagwalada Area Council, after acting on intelligence obtained from previous arrests linked to illegal mining activities. Authorities said the raid led them to the operational base of the suspected syndicate. According to the military, the principal suspect allegedly admitted to sponsoring the…
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FCT FIRE SERVICE UPGRADES EMERGENCY FIRE ALERT SYSTEM TO IMPROVE RESPONSE
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Fire Service has announced a comprehensive review and planned upgrade of its fire router system to improve emergency response and align with modern firefighting technology. The service said the exercise is aimed at enhancing efficiency and strengthening public safety across the territory. Director of the FCT Fire Service, ACG Zaccheaus…
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REDAN URGES WIKE TO PROTECT ABUJA’S GREEN SPACES AMID URBAN EXPANSION
The Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) has called on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to ensure that any review of the Abuja Master Plan preserves designated parks and green areas. Speaking in Abuja, REDAN President, Oba Akintoye Adeoye, said Abuja can accommodate its growing population without sacrificing vital environmental assets.…
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NSCDC TRAINS 106 PERSONNEL ON WEAPONS HANDLING
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), FCT Command, has trained 106 personnel on proper handling of the pistol. This was revealed in a statement by the NSCDC FCT Spokesperson, Monica Ojobi, on Monday June 22 in Abuja. According to Monica, Monday marked the end of a two-week Intensive Pistol Management Training Course for…
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FG BEGINS TRIAL OF 2ND BATCH OF SUSPECTED TERRORISTS IN ABUJA
The Federal Government, on Monday June 15, began another batch of mass trial of suspected terrorists charged with terrorism-related offences in Abuja. The trial, which usually takes place at Kainji in Niger state, was moved to the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja. The trial is taking place in all the courtrooms in the FHC,…
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N.E.S RAISES ALARM OVER INDISCRIMINATE WASTE DISPOSAL IN ABUJA, CALLS FOR STRONGER WASTE MANAGEMENT
The Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) has expressed concern over indiscriminate waste disposal and poor waste management practices across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), warning that the trend poses risks to both public health and the environment. Speaking at a stakeholders’ training on waste management in Abuja, NES President Dr. Efegbidiki Okobia said continued improper waste…
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POS AGENTS BECOME KEY FINANCIAL SERVICE HUBS IN GWAGWALADA
For many residents of Gwagwalada Area Council in the FCT, Point of Sale (POS) agents have become an essential part of daily banking and financial transactions. A survey by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) found that residents increasingly rely on POS operators for cash withdrawals, transfers, bill payments, airtime purchases, and other financial services.…
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FCT RESIDENTS TURN TO STREET GATES, VIGILANTES AMID SECURITY CONCERNS
Residents in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) say they are increasingly funding community security measures, including installing street gates and hiring private vigilantes, in response to security concerns in their neighbourhoods. Some residents say that the measures were introduced after incidents of robbery, theft and other suspicious activities. They said relevant authorities were…
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PLANTING SEASON: FARMERS HOPEFUL OVER RAINS, WORRIED BY RISING INPUT COSTS
Farmers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and surrounding communities have expressed mixed feelings as the 2026 planting season gets underway. While many farmers say the early rains have created favourable conditions for cultivation, they are concerned about the rising costs of fertilisers, seeds, agrochemicals and labour. Some farmers say the increasing expenses have forced…
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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…
