AS it is often said, to try and decipher people’s motives is sometimes a difficult task because people’s ulterior rather than apparent motive can be a huge riddle to solve. But the visit to the Federal Capital Territory of a delegation from the city of London, led by the Lord Mayor of the city himself, [...]
There is need to look into some of the demands of the original inhabitants of the Federal Capital Territory Some Nigerians under the auspices of the Original Inhabitants Development Association of Abuja (OIDA) recently staged protests within the premises of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). They also made submission to the constitution review committee of [...]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Senator Bala Mohammed has called for closer security collaboration between Nigeria and the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. This is to enable both countries share experiences and expertise especially on the issue of counter-terrorism. Mohammed made the call while receiving the participants of the Pakistani National Defence University [...]
By Mitaire Ikpen ABUJA — In a move to secure strategic public establishments from bomb attacks, the Federal Government, yesterday, ordered government agencies particularly in the Federal Capital Territory to immediately instal surveillance gadgets in their premises just as it gave indication that the Islamic sect could resort to the use of letter bombs for [...]
| Print | E-mail Written by Christian Okeke, Abuja Wednesday, 11 April 2012 Share MINISTER of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mrs Jumoke Akinjide, on Monday, in Abuja, lamented the revelation that Nigeria ranked 5th among 22 countries with high burden of Tuberculosis (TB) and highest burden in Africa. The worry by the minister came as [...]
PROVISION of adequate information and access to adolescent youth-friendly reproductive health services took a decisive step forward with the commissioning of a model youth-friendly clinic at the Kuje General Hospital, Kuje, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja by the Secretary for Health, Dr.Ademola Onakomaiya said promoting young people’s Sexual and Reproductive Health, SRH was a [...]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has conducted the first children clinic to promote beach soccer in the country when over 50 kids in the Federal Capital Territory were introduced to the game during the Easter break. The two- day clinic held at the FIFA Goal Project, was flagged off by NFF President Aminu Maigari and [...]
NFF President Aminu Maigari The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has conducted the first children clinic to promote beach soccer in the country when over 50 kids in the Federal Capital Territory were introduced to the game during the Easter break. The two- day clinic held at the FIFA Goal Project, was flagged off by NFF [...]
Nigeria Football Federation President (NFF), Aminu Maigari and his Board member and Technical Committee Chairman, Chris Green have commended the initiative of the Sports Solution Limited for sponsoring a two-day maiden edition of Federal Capital Territory Beach Soccer Clinic for kids held at the Conference Hall of FIFA Goal Project, Abuja National Stadium and Jabi [...]
When it was created as Federal Capital over 30 years ago, not many envisaged an explosion in its population within a short time. Now Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), is virtually bursting at the seams because its infrastructure are not adequate for its population. The way out, experts say, is an investment in public [...]
The first Beach Soccer Clinic in Nigeria kicked off in Abuja on Friday. The Clinic is organised by Sports Solutions Limited and has kids within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as its target. 80 kids (males and females) within the age grade of 10-16, drawn from schools in the FCT are participating in the clinic. [...]
The Federal Government may rescind its decision on the suspension of four key programmes at the University of Abuja (UniAbuja), as some of the aggrieved students yesterday took their protest to the Federal Ministry of Education. The protesters had on Wednesday barricaded the Airport/Giri Expressway, leading to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to register their [...]
| Print | E-mail Written by Christian Okeke, Abuja Saturday, 07 April 2012 Share the first rain in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, during the week and on Friday has left behind it tales of woes. During the week, violent wind stirred up dust particles which covered the atmosphere with medical experts warning that the development, if [...]
Senior accounts staff at the Federal Civil Service Commission, Hassan Mohammed Tukur, Babatunde Abisuga and Mohammed Ndakupe, were today arraigned before an Abuja High court over a N190 million scam. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) dragged the accused persons before Justice Maryann Anennih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, to answer a [...]
Trial of the six persons arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for their role in defrauding the Police Pension Office to the tune of N32.8 Billion naira (Thirty Two billion, Eight Hundred million naira) will commence before Justice Mohammed Talba of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Gudu, Abuja, on May [...]
Abuja Socialite Docked Over N12m Scam Published on April 3, 2012 by pmnews · No Comments The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday arraigned a society lady, Vera Johnson before Justice Ibrahim M. Buka of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja. Johnson was docked on a four-count charge of obtaining N12 milliion [...]
An Italian was found stone dead in his hotel room after what was believed to have had booze and a romp with some prostitutes. LEADERSHIP learnt that the Italian (names withheld) died in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after an all-night session with prostitutes. The incident which the FCT police command confirmed happened at a [...]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has disclosed ongoing plans to establish a central blood bank in the territory. This is to ensure availability of safe blood to handle emergency cases in the FCT, as they occur. The secretary, FCT Health and Human Services Secretariat, Dr. Demola Onakomaiya, stated this when members of the Association [...]
The Minister of Interior Comrade Abba Moro has restated his commitment to ensure that there is adequate internal security in the country. He made this pledge during a public lecture in Abuja. The event which was organised by Eckankar Nigeria in collaboration with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) was aimed at ensuring religious tolerance and [...]
By Rotimi Ajayi, Favour Nnabugwu, Chris Ochai Laide Akinboade ABUJA, the Federal Capital Territory has certainly come of age. Established on February 3, 1976, the Territory serves as reachable centre from all parts of Nigeria. The founding fathers conceived it as part of the efforts at making Nigeria a truly united nation. Following its creation [...]
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