The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said his administration would not go back on addressing issues of land grabbing in the capital city. Nyesom Wike said many land grabbers took government lands without going through the formal process in line with the law. He stated this on Thursday while distributing vehicles … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended the ongoing demolition of properties in Abuja, stating that the exercise targets illegal structures built on government lands. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, Wike dismissed criticisms of the demolition drive as baseless blackmail, vowing that the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) would not … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has rejected a proposal by the Area Council Chairmen on minimum wage payment. Henzodaily reports that the FCT workers’ strike after their initial disagreement with the council leaders has now reached its 11th day. It was gathered that the council chairmen had promised to … Read more
Workers have grounded activities in all the six (6) area councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after commencing an indefinite strike on December 1. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike has maintained deafening silence as the indefinite strike enters Day 8 on Sunday. It was learnt that pregnant women, some … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has revealed the massive Abuja property with 753 duplexes and other apartments located in the Cadastral Zone area of the capital city was acquired by the immediate-past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele and his cronies. The revelation was made by the anti-corruption body … Read more
The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has said 61,384 patients of Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) were placed on treatment by FCT administration. Senator Ireti Kingibe commended the efforts of the FCT administration in assisting in the management of the disease in the capital territory. In a statement on Wednesday, the FCT … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to deal with criminals and bandits terrorizing the nation’s capital and making the cost of living high. Henzodaily reports that Wike spoke on Tuesday in Abuja while flagging off the 9.8km Kabusa – Takushara road, noting that farmers can return to their farms … Read more
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said it had impounded 296 vehicles over tinted glass and number plate offences. The Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the FCT, Mr Olatunji Disu, said this during a media briefing on Tuesday in Abuja. He said the vehicles were impounded over use of tinted … Read more