FCT – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com Breaking News, Nigeria News and Top Stories Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:27:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.theinfostride.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/cropped-The-InfoStride-Favicon-150x150.png FCT – InfoStride News https://www.theinfostride.com 32 32 FCT Residents Decry Rising Cost of Fish https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-residents-decry-rising-cost-of-fish/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-residents-decry-rising-cost-of-fish/#respond Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:27:11 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=466653 Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have raised concerns over the persistent surge in fish prices, which they say is straining household budgets and pushing a staple protein source beyond the reach of many families. The development comes at a time when food inflation remains one of the country’s most pressing economic challenges, despite [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-residents-decry-rising-cost-of-fish/feed/ 0 FCT High Court Issues Arrest Warrant for NSCDC Officer Over Bail Violation https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-high-court-issues-arrest-warrant-for-nscdc-officer-over-bail-violation/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-high-court-issues-arrest-warrant-for-nscdc-officer-over-bail-violation/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2025 12:00:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=401523 Justice Binta Dogonyaro of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Apo, has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of Jubrin Buba, an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), after he failed to appear in court despite being granted bail. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-high-court-issues-arrest-warrant-for-nscdc-officer-over-bail-violation/feed/ 0 FCT-IRS Generates N252bn Revenue https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-irs-generates-n252bn-revenue/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-irs-generates-n252bn-revenue/#respond Sat, 21 Dec 2024 09:51:06 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=398418 The Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has announced a revenue collection of ₦252 billion for the fiscal year, reflecting a significant milestone in its efforts to enhance tax compliance and widen the revenue base in Abuja and its environs. Driving Factors Behind the Achievement Enhanced Tax Administration: The FCT-IRS implemented modern tax collection [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-irs-generates-n252bn-revenue/feed/ 0 President Tinubu Has Directed Me to Meet FCT Residents’ Requests, Says Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-has-directed-me-to-meet-fct-residents-requests-says-wike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-has-directed-me-to-meet-fct-residents-requests-says-wike/#respond Wed, 30 Oct 2024 11:00:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=392722 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured residents of the FCT that President Bola Tinubu has instructed him to address their demands promptly. Wike made this statement on Wednesday during the flag-off ceremony for the rehabilitation of the 10-kilometer Aguma Palace-Radio Nigeria-New Market Road in Gwagwalada Area Council. The minister [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-has-directed-me-to-meet-fct-residents-requests-says-wike/feed/ 0 Senate increases 2024 FCT budget by N135 billion, approves N1.28 trillion https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-increases-2024-fct-budget-by-n135-billion-approves-n1-28-trillion/ https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-increases-2024-fct-budget-by-n135-billion-approves-n1-28-trillion/#respond Sun, 24 Mar 2024 08:54:44 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=373919 The Senate has approved the 2024 Statutory Budget for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), amounting to N1.282 trillion- an increase of N135 billion from the figure initially proposed by the Ministry of FCT.   This approval came following the review of the combined report from the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on FCT during the [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-increases-2024-fct-budget-by-n135-billion-approves-n1-28-trillion/feed/ 0 Wike approves N280.3 million for scholarships to 13,946 indigent students in FCT https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-approves-n280-3-million-for-scholarships-to-13946-indigent-students-in-fct/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-approves-n280-3-million-for-scholarships-to-13946-indigent-students-in-fct/#respond Sun, 24 Mar 2024 07:37:51 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=373862 Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has approved the disbursement of N280.3 million in scholarships for 13,946 underprivileged students across all educational levels in the FCT.  This announcement was made by Dr. Danlami Hayyo, Mandate Secretary of the Education Secretariat for the FCT Administration, in Gwagwalada on Thursday, at the event marking the rapid [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-approves-n280-3-million-for-scholarships-to-13946-indigent-students-in-fct/feed/ 0 FRSC Apprehends Nearly 5000 Traffic Offenders in FCT https://www.theinfostride.com/frsc-apprehends-nearly-5000-traffic-offenders-in-fct/ https://www.theinfostride.com/frsc-apprehends-nearly-5000-traffic-offenders-in-fct/#respond Tue, 30 Jan 2024 10:43:16 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=369171 The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has successfully apprehended nearly 5000 traffic offenders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This enforcement effort reflects the commitment to promoting road safety and ensuring compliance with traffic regulations. As Infostride News closely monitors these developments, comprehensive coverage will be provided, including insights into the nature of offenses committed, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/frsc-apprehends-nearly-5000-traffic-offenders-in-fct/feed/ 0 President Tinubu Has No Plan to Move FCT to Lagos – Onanuga Clarifies https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-has-no-plan-to-move-fct-to-lagos-onanuga-clarifies/ https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-has-no-plan-to-move-fct-to-lagos-onanuga-clarifies/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:05:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=368492 Amidst recent speculations and rumors, the Senior Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Onanuga, has clarified that there is no plan to move the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to Lagos. The statement aims to dispel any misconceptions and provide clarity on the government’s position regarding the location of the nation’s capital. The [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/president-tinubu-has-no-plan-to-move-fct-to-lagos-onanuga-clarifies/feed/ 0 Federal Government Seeks Host Firms for Code Clubs in 16 States and FCT https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-seeks-host-firms-for-code-clubs-in-16-states-and-fct/ https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-seeks-host-firms-for-code-clubs-in-16-states-and-fct/#respond Sun, 14 Jan 2024 02:00:55 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=367234 In a move to promote digital literacy and skills development, the Federal Government is actively seeking host firms to establish Code Clubs in 16 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The initiative aims to engage businesses in fostering coding education for youths, contributing to the nation’s technological advancement. ### **Key Points:** 1. **Code Clubs [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-government-seeks-host-firms-for-code-clubs-in-16-states-and-fct/feed/ 0 Wike Greenlights N13.1 Billion Boost for FCT School Upgrades https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-greenlights-n13-1-billion-boost-for-fct-school-upgrades/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-greenlights-n13-1-billion-boost-for-fct-school-upgrades/#respond Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:36:34 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=365138 Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has recently given the green light for a substantial allocation of N13.1 billion earmarked to facilitate the refurbishment, construction of new toilets, and provision of furniture in secondary and primary schools across the Six Area Councils in 2024. This significant development was disclosed by [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-greenlights-n13-1-billion-boost-for-fct-school-upgrades/feed/ 0 FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Brushes Off Protests, Vows to Focus on President Tinubu’s Mandate https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-minister-nyesom-wike-brushes-off-protests-vows-to-focus-on-president-tinubus-mandate/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-minister-nyesom-wike-brushes-off-protests-vows-to-focus-on-president-tinubus-mandate/#respond Thu, 07 Dec 2023 19:46:32 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=363599 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, remains undeterred by protests against his policies, emphasizing his commitment to delivering President Bola Tinubu’s mandate. Multiple demonstrations have taken place against Wike, particularly concerning his land allocation policies in the capital city. Key FCT indigene, Adamu Matazu, criticized Wike’s actions, claiming they were detrimental [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-minister-nyesom-wike-brushes-off-protests-vows-to-focus-on-president-tinubus-mandate/feed/ 0 FG Injects N135.4B NG-CARES Funds Across 36 States and FCT https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-injects-n135-4b-ng-cares-funds-across-36-states-and-fct/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-injects-n135-4b-ng-cares-funds-across-36-states-and-fct/#respond Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:14:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=363218 The Nigerian Federal Government has disbursed N135.4 billion to the thirty-six states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following the second Independent Assessment of outcomes achieved under the Nigeria COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES). This World Bank-assisted initiative is a Performance For Results Programme with a substantial budget of $750 [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-injects-n135-4b-ng-cares-funds-across-36-states-and-fct/feed/ 0 FCT Unveils New C-of-O Pricing: N5 Million Now the Norm https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-unveils-new-c-of-o-pricing-n5-million-now-the-norm/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-unveils-new-c-of-o-pricing-n5-million-now-the-norm/#respond Wed, 22 Nov 2023 17:38:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=361553 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, recently unveiled a significant development in land administration policies during a meeting with estate developers on November 21, 2023, in Abuja. This groundbreaking announcement concerns the cost of issuance of Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O), which has been set at N5 million by the FCT Administration. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-unveils-new-c-of-o-pricing-n5-million-now-the-norm/feed/ 0 FCTA Rakes in N2.5 Billion, Eradicates 11,705 Shanties in 10-Month Blitz – Official Triumph https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-rakes-in-n2-5-billion-eradicates-11705-shanties-in-10-month-blitz-official-triumph/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-rakes-in-n2-5-billion-eradicates-11705-shanties-in-10-month-blitz-official-triumph/#respond Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:25:23 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=360524 The Federal Capital Territory Administration, in collaboration with the Ministerial Enforcement Task Force Team, has successfully generated a substantial sum of N2.5 billion within a ten-month period spanning from January to October. This financial boost primarily emanated from building plan approvals, land use contraventions, and the demolition of 11,705 shanty colonies across various locations in [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fcta-rakes-in-n2-5-billion-eradicates-11705-shanties-in-10-month-blitz-official-triumph/feed/ 0 FCT open for discussion with UAE on tourism development – Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-open-for-discussion-with-uae-on-tourism-development-wike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-open-for-discussion-with-uae-on-tourism-development-wike/#respond Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:44:57 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=360402 Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, stated on Monday that the Federal Capital Territory Administration, also known as the FCTA, is open to have discussions on the topic of tourism development with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was disclosed by Wike during a visit to his office in Abuja by Salem [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-open-for-discussion-with-uae-on-tourism-development-wike/feed/ 0 Fuel Subsidy: FCT shares 12,000 bags of rice as palliatives to over 3m residents https://www.theinfostride.com/fuel-subsidy-fct-shares-12000-bags-of-rice-as-palliatives-to-over-3m-residents/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fuel-subsidy-fct-shares-12000-bags-of-rice-as-palliatives-to-over-3m-residents/#respond Sun, 22 Oct 2023 20:30:02 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=358053 Over three million Nigerians who live inside the territory’s six area councils have been given the first of 12,000 bags of rice and corn that will be distributed by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, announced on Monday during the distribution event in the Kwali Area Council that each council [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fuel-subsidy-fct-shares-12000-bags-of-rice-as-palliatives-to-over-3m-residents/feed/ 0 Prepare for tough decisions soon – FCT Minister, Wike warns FCT residents https://www.theinfostride.com/prepare-for-tough-decisions-soon-fct-minister-wike-warns-fct-residents/ https://www.theinfostride.com/prepare-for-tough-decisions-soon-fct-minister-wike-warns-fct-residents/#respond Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:00:10 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=357656 Nyesom Wike, the FCT Minister, has warned Abuja citizens to brace themselves for difficult choices in the near future. But Wike asked locals to be patient with the government, saying that the tough choices were necessary for the city’s long-term health. He made the remarks while hosting Philip Aduda, a senator from the People’s Democratic [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/prepare-for-tough-decisions-soon-fct-minister-wike-warns-fct-residents/feed/ 0 Wike speaks on enacting laws against Islamic religion https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-speaks-on-enacting-laws-against-islamic-religion/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-speaks-on-enacting-laws-against-islamic-religion/#respond Wed, 18 Oct 2023 14:42:29 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=357513 Nyesom Wike, the minister of Nigeria’s federal capital territory (FCT), has denied allegations that he is anti-Islam. Wike assured the public that his government would not enact any “laws that are against Islamic alignment.” His Royal Highness, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, the Etsu of Nupe, and other members of the Abuja National Mosque Management Committee were [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-speaks-on-enacting-laws-against-islamic-religion/feed/ 0 Alleged manhood disappearance: Police warn as mob kills one in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/alleged-manhood-disappearance-police-warn-as-mob-kills-one-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/alleged-manhood-disappearance-police-warn-as-mob-kills-one-in-abuja/#respond Fri, 22 Sep 2023 21:00:53 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=355336 An unnamed man was reportedly murdered by enraged teenagers in the phase 2, Gwagwalada neighborhood of Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, for stealing the manhood of a local resident. On Friday, media outlets received confirmation from SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer. The PPRO stated that officers from the Gwagwalada Police Divisional Headquarters [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/alleged-manhood-disappearance-police-warn-as-mob-kills-one-in-abuja/feed/ 0 Wike presents 10 vehicles to FCT chiefs https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-presents-10-vehicles-to-fct-chiefs/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-presents-10-vehicles-to-fct-chiefs/#respond Fri, 15 Sep 2023 12:10:52 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=354803 On Friday, Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), gave 10 vehicles to third-class chiefs in the nation’s capital, fulfilling a pledge he made to promote the well-being of traditional leaders. The NAN states that the third-ranking chiefs came from the following regions: Gomani, Yaba, Bwari, Pai, Garki, Jiwa, Wako, Rubochi, Gwagwalada, and [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-presents-10-vehicles-to-fct-chiefs/feed/ 0 Wike not recognised as FCT Minister on FCDA website https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-not-recognised-as-fct-minister-on-fcda-website/ https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-not-recognised-as-fct-minister-on-fcda-website/#respond Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:00:22 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=354754 The Federal Capital Development Authority FCDA has yet to list former Rivers State governor Nyesom Wike as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, on its official website, https://www.fcda.gov.ng/. Despite the fact that the Ikwere native was sworn in as the 18th FCT minister on August 16th, 2023, this is still the case. Wike [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/wike-not-recognised-as-fct-minister-on-fcda-website/feed/ 0 I chose to be FCT Minister because Tinubu feels Nigerians’ pains, will deliver – Wike https://www.theinfostride.com/i-chose-to-be-fct-minister-because-tinubu-feels-nigerians-pains-will-deliver-wike/ https://www.theinfostride.com/i-chose-to-be-fct-minister-because-tinubu-feels-nigerians-pains-will-deliver-wike/#respond Wed, 13 Sep 2023 21:00:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=354695 FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has said he joined the government because he had faith in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ability to fulfill his campaign promises to the Nigerian people. On Monday, he spoke at the ceremony to launch the reconstruction of roadways in the Garki neighborhood of Abuja. The minister added that Tinubu, who is [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/i-chose-to-be-fct-minister-because-tinubu-feels-nigerians-pains-will-deliver-wike/feed/ 0 Tinubu broke jinx by appointing Wike FCT Minister – Oshiomhole https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-broke-jinx-by-appointing-wike-fct-minister-oshiomhole/ https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-broke-jinx-by-appointing-wike-fct-minister-oshiomhole/#respond Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:00:19 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=353408 Adams Oshiomhole, a senator representing Edo North, has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Nyesom Wike as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, was a break in a jinx. Oshiomhole praised Tinubu’s appointment of Wike to the position of FCT Minister. In a press conference on Wednesday, Oshiomhole said that Tinubu’s appointment as [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/tinubu-broke-jinx-by-appointing-wike-fct-minister-oshiomhole/feed/ 0 FCT will experience magic under Wike – Ohanaeze https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-will-experience-magic-under-wike-ohanaeze/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-will-experience-magic-under-wike-ohanaeze/#respond Fri, 18 Aug 2023 19:45:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=353130 Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the leading Igbo social and cultural group, has predicted that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will benefit from the “magic wand of Mr. project” in the hands of incoming minister Nyesom Wike. While praising President Bola Tinubu, Ohanaeze made this remark about the appointment of a southerner to the position of FCT Minister. [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-will-experience-magic-under-wike-ohanaeze/feed/ 0 FCT Council Polls: Victory In AMAC Good Signal For 2023 – PDP https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-council-polls-victory-in-amac-good-signal-for-2023-pdp/ https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-council-polls-victory-in-amac-good-signal-for-2023-pdp/#respond Sun, 13 Feb 2022 20:00:41 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=318548 The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Sunday, described its return to power in the just concluded FCT Municipal Council (AMAC) election as a sign of victory for the 2023 general elections. Dr Iyorchia Ayu, PDP’s National Chairman, in a statement he personally signed, said that the victory in the FCT area council election would be [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-council-polls-victory-in-amac-good-signal-for-2023-pdp/feed/ 0 Cholera outbreak spreads to 22 states, FCT, kills 816 https://www.theinfostride.com/cholera-outbreak-spreads-to-22-states-fct-kills-816/ https://www.theinfostride.com/cholera-outbreak-spreads-to-22-states-fct-kills-816/#respond Mon, 09 Aug 2021 19:22:26 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=303392 The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control says cholera has so far killed 816 people in Nigeria in 2021. The agency in its latest report also said 22 states and the Federal Capital Territory have reported suspected cholera cases in 2021. According to the NCDC, as of August 1, 2021, a total of 31,425 suspected cases [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/cholera-outbreak-spreads-to-22-states-fct-kills-816/feed/ 0 Six states, FCT report 110 new COVID-19 cases, no death https://www.theinfostride.com/six-states-fct-report-110-new-covid-19-cases-no-death/ https://www.theinfostride.com/six-states-fct-report-110-new-covid-19-cases-no-death/#respond Thu, 08 Jul 2021 09:14:47 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=299963 Six states and the Federal Capital Territory have recorded 110 new COVID-19 infections, according to figures released on Thursday morning by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. The agency also reported no new COVID-19 related death. The NCDC disclosed this on its official website on Thursday. According to the NCDC, the 110 new cases were [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/six-states-fct-report-110-new-covid-19-cases-no-death/feed/ 0 Buhari Appoints Justice Salisu Garba As Acting Chief Judge Of FCT https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-appoints-justice-salisu-garba-as-acting-chief-judge-of-fct/ https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-appoints-justice-salisu-garba-as-acting-chief-judge-of-fct/#respond Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:17:56 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=280743 President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of Hon Justice Salisu Garba as Acting Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory. Buhari gave Justice Garba the appointment following the retirement of Hon. Justice Ishaq Bello on Tuesday. Garba will be sworn-in on Wednesday by Hon. Dr Justice Ibrahim Tanko Muhammad, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/buhari-appoints-justice-salisu-garba-as-acting-chief-judge-of-fct/feed/ 0 Police-Hoodlum Clash with Gunfire as 19 of 22 Abducted is Rescued in Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/police-hoodlum-clash-with-gunfire-as-19-of-22-abducted-is-rescued-in-abuja/ https://www.theinfostride.com/police-hoodlum-clash-with-gunfire-as-19-of-22-abducted-is-rescued-in-abuja/#respond Thu, 26 Nov 2020 19:31:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=275779 The FCT Police Command said they have rescued 19 out of 22 persons kidnapped by hoodlums on Pei-Leilei road along Kwali axis in Abuja, the nation’s capital. According to a statement by the FCT Commissioner of Police, Yusuf Mariam, the rescue operation was carried out in a fierce gun duel. Also, the rescue operation was [...]

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]]> https://www.theinfostride.com/police-hoodlum-clash-with-gunfire-as-19-of-22-abducted-is-rescued-in-abuja/feed/ 0 I Hope History Will Be Kind To Me – Buhari https://www.theinfostride.com/i-hope-history-will-be-kind-to-me-buhari/ Thu, 26 Dec 2019 02:49:03 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=243793 Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has come out to say that the turnout of Nigerians in the 36 states of the federation anytime he visits proves that a lot of citizens understand and sympathize with him. Buhari disclosed this as he received the residents Federal Capital Territory (FCT) led by the Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, during [...]

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]]> FCT Will Prosecute Open Defecation Offenders — Malam Muhammad Bello https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-will-prosecute-open-defecation-offenders-malam-muhammad-bello/ Fri, 22 Nov 2019 07:50:48 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=241529 Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Bello has said the government is working very hard to eradicate open defecation (OD) in Abuja. He revealed this at the World Toilet Day celebration organized by Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) on Thursday in Abuja. Malam believes the best way to get rid of the [...]

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]]> High Number Of Tricycles In FCT Shows Bus System Has Failed – FRSC https://www.theinfostride.com/high-number-of-tricycles-in-fct-shows-bus-system-has-failed-frsc/ Fri, 02 Aug 2019 18:30:09 +0000 https://www.theinfostride.com/?p=236379 The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said the rise in the number of tricycles on our roads as a form of transportation is a sign that the intra-city bus systems have failed. Corps Public Education Officer, Mr. Bisi Kazeem revealed this today in Abuja. Mr. Bisi said the increased availability of tricycles on busy [...]

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]]> Senate Pass N241bn FCT 2016 Budget https://www.theinfostride.com/senate-pass-n241bn-fct-2016-budget/ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 00:14:57 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=136834 The Senate on Wednesday, passed the harmonised N241 billion budget of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for 2016. The passage of the budget followed presentation of report of the Committee on FCT by the Chairman, Sen. Dino Melaye. Melaye said that from the amount, the sum of N52.9 billion was for personnel cost, N34.4 billion [...]

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]]> FG Start Health Insurance Scheme In FCT Camp https://www.theinfostride.com/fg-start-health-insurance-scheme-in-fct-camp/ Sat, 11 Jun 2016 06:58:19 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=131885 The Federal Government has commenced the registration of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). This is in line with the government’s resolve to integrate them into the society. The acting federal commissioner of the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced (NCFRMI), Margarette Essie told Leadership that 480 people [...]

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]]> I Promise To Achieve Buhari’s Goal In The FCT – Musa Bello https://www.theinfostride.com/i-promise-to-achieve-buharis-goal-in-the-fct-musa-bello/ Sat, 23 Apr 2016 00:54:02 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=126410 Muhammad Musa Bello, Minister of the FCT gave the assurance while receiving the participants of Course 38 of the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru-Jos, who were in Abuja for a study tour on Wednesday, April 20, 2016. A statement issued by Muhammad Hazat Sule, Deputy Director / Chief Press Secretary, quoted the [...]

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]]> FCT Minister Summon Security Chiefs https://www.theinfostride.com/fct-minister-summon-security-chiefs/ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 23:42:40 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=123309 The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Malam Muhammad Sani Bello has summoned Security Chiefs in the city, urging them to step-up their surveillance in the city. The closed door meeting held on Wednesday, 16 March, 2016, according to a statement signed by FCTA Chief Press Secretary, Muhammad Hazat Sule was to assess the general [...]

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]]> BRISIN Pilot Project Set To Commence In Abuja – Coordinator https://www.theinfostride.com/brisin-pilot-project-set-to-commence-in-abuja-coordinator/ Wed, 30 Dec 2015 11:06:12 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=116054 The National Coordinator of Corporate Affairs at Basic Registry and Information System in Nigeria (BRISIN), Mr Tony Okorocha, said the pilot stage of the project will begin in FCT by first quarter of 2016. He made this known in an interview with newsmen in Abuja yesterday. He said that the Federal Government had approved the implementation of [...]

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]]> Abuja High Court Sacks PDP Acting Chairman Secondus https://www.theinfostride.com/abuja-high-court-sacks-pdp-acting-chairman-secondus/ Wed, 16 Dec 2015 00:13:45 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=112998 The High Court of the Federal Territory (FCT), Maitama, Abuja through Justice Hussein Baba-Yusuf, has sacked the Acting Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Uche Secondus. In a judgment in a suit by former Political Adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Ahmed Gulak, the judge held that Secondus was occupying the party’s Chairmanship seat illegally. He [...]

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]]> Reuben Abati: Sugabelly, Rape and Audu’s Sons https://www.theinfostride.com/reuben-abati-sugabelly-rape-and-audus-sons/ Fri, 04 Dec 2015 22:09:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=110432 You probably don’t know Sugabelly. I don’t know her either. But it is the twitter handle of a Nigerian lady: @sugabelly, who in the wake of the death of former Governor Abubakar Audu of Kogi State felt the urge to go public with her story. My foregrounding her/story as opposed to his/story, is further affirmation [...]

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]]> Police Commissioner, FCT Permanent Secretary Condemn Abuja Twin Suicide Bomb Blasts https://www.theinfostride.com/police-commissioner-fct-permanent-secretary-condemn-abuja-twin-suicide-bomb-blasts/ Sat, 03 Oct 2015 14:49:11 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101812 The Federal Capital Territory Permanent Secretary, Engr. John Chukwu, has condemned the twin suicide bomb blasts in Kuje, a suburb of Abuja late Friday. He also commiserated with people of Kuje Satellite Town, particularly those who lost their loved ones in the suicide attacks. While also commiserating with the injured persons, the permanent secretary described [...]

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]]> Exposed: Tinubu hires Thugs, Groups to stage manage Demonstration to oust Senator Bukola Saraki https://www.theinfostride.com/exposed-tinubu-hires-thugs-groups-to-stage-manage-demonstration-to-oust-senator-bukola-saraki/ Sun, 27 Sep 2015 13:49:17 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=101182 The Nigerian political atmosphere ‎seems to be getting charged and tense by day following the inability of the ruling party to put it’s house in order as the war of attrition continues among the political contenders. Except miracle happens and the Inspector General of the Nigerian Police Force, Mr Solomon Arase takes urgent steps, a [...]

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]]> #Nigeria > AIG Joseph Mbu Not Sacked, Still In Service, Police Force HQ Confirms https://www.theinfostride.com/nigeria-controversial-aig-mbu-not-sacked-still-in-service-police-force-hq-reacts-to-rumours/ Sun, 13 Sep 2015 11:30:05 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2015/09/nigeria-controversial-aig-mbu-not-sacked-still-in-service-police-force-hq-reacts-to-rumours/ Following his unusual quietness and disappearance from public glare in recent times, many people wrongly assumed controversial Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Joseph Mbu, had been quietly dismissed but the Nigeria Police Force said on Friday that he is still in active service. The former Rivers and FCT Commissioner of Police, who came to national [...]

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]]> TechComm of Adobe, FCT and Across Celebrates Successful Premiere https://www.theinfostride.com/techcomm-of-adobe-fct-and-across-celebrates-successful-premiere/ Wed, 06 May 2015 20:05:47 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=82620 Adobe, FCT, and Across are looking back on the first successful TechComm. Karlsbad, Germany, 6th May 2015 – Adobe, FCT, and Across are looking back on the first successful TechComm. The companies had extended the invitation for this expert forum on the eve of the tekom spring conference on April 22, 2015 in Darmstadt, Germany. [...]

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]]> Abuja Residents Groan Under Disruption Of Public Water Supply https://www.theinfostride.com/abuja-residents-groan-under-disruption-of-public-water-supply/ Fri, 04 Jul 2014 19:15:49 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/07/abuja-residents-groan-under-disruption-of-public-water-supply/ Some residents of Karu and Nyanya in Abuja have appealed to the FCT water board to restore normal water supply to the area. The residents made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Abuja. They said that the area had no water supply in the last two weeks, [...]

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]]> #Abduction: Bring Back Our Girls protests banned in Abuja, Nigeria https://www.theinfostride.com/abduction-bring-back-our-girls-protests-banned-in-abuja-nigeria/ Mon, 02 Jun 2014 19:00:33 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=46149 Protests by supporters of more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram have been banned in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, police said on Monday. Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police spokeswoman Altine Daniel confirmed the ban in a text message to…

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]]> Federal Executive Council Resolutions for Wednesday, 15th January, 2014 https://www.theinfostride.com/federal-executive-council-resolutions-for-wednesday-15th-january-2014/ Wed, 05 Feb 2014 18:25:06 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/2014/02/federal-executive-council-resolutions-for-wednesday-15th-january-2014/ The meeting of the Federal Executive Council was presided over today, by the Vice President, Arc. Mohammed Namadi Sambo, with most Ministers in attendance. Memo presented to the Council by the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, approval was given for the award of contract for the provision of engineering infrastructure to Wasa affordable housing site [...]

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]]> New PDP Chairman’s Appointment Yielding Positive Results – FCT Minister https://www.theinfostride.com/new-pdp-chairmans-appointment-yielding-positive-results-fct-minister/ Sat, 01 Feb 2014 20:32:38 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/?p=16280 Minister of FCT, Sen. Bala Mohammed, on Saturday observed that the appointment of Dr. Adamu Muazu as the National Chairman of the PDP, had started yielding positive results. . Fielding questions from newsmen at a civic reception organised in honour of Muazu in Bauchi, the Minister described the new chairman as a “catalyst” for the [...]

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]]> Photo News: Launch of Operation Light-Up Rural Nigeria Project at Shape and Durumi Communities in FCT, Abuja https://www.theinfostride.com/photo-newslaunch-of-operation-light-up-rural-nigeria-project-at-shape-and-durumi-communities-in-fct-abuja/ Thu, 16 Jan 2014 11:15:18 +0000 http://www.theinfostride.com/photo-newslaunch-of-operation-light-up-rural-nigeria-project-at-shape-and-durumi-communities-in-fct-abuja/ Launch of Operation Light-Up Rural Nigeria Project at Shape and Durumi Communities in FCT, Abuja Launch of Operation Light-Up Rural Nigeria Project at Shape and Durumi Communities in FCT, Abuja Launch of Operation Light-Up Rural Nigeria Project at Shape and Durumi Communities in FCT, Abuja Launch of Operation Light-Up Rural Nigeria Project at Shape and [...]

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