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BREAKING: Popular Abuja Supermarket Sealed By FG Over Deceptive Pricing

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) took action on Friday by sealing Sahad Store, a well-known supermarket located in the Garki area of Abuja. According to the FCCPC, the store was sealed due to its lack of transparency in pricing products. This development follows President Bola Tinubu’s recent announcement of plans to address […]

Politics

Tinubu Approves FCTA’s Exclusion From TSA Following Wike’s Request

In a significant move, President Bola Tinubu has given his nod to the exclusion of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) from the Treasury Savings Account (TSA). This decision aims to empower the FCT to carry out vital developmental projects and provide much-needed infrastructure. The announcement was made by FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, during a […]

Insecurity

Gunmen Invade el-Rufai Estate, Abduct Resident in Abuja

A group of armed individuals, suspected to be bandits, carried out an invasion of El-Rufai Estate located in the Kuchiko Resettlement Development Area (KRDA) within the Bwari region of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This incident occurred on a Saturday when they forcibly abducted a resident identified as Chinedu. Reports indicate that the criminals executed […]

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Wike Sets 8-Month Deadline For Completion Of Abuja Light Rail Project

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of the Abuja light rail and instructed the permanent secretary to expedite payment to the Chinese concession company. The aim is to conclude the rail rehabilitation within eight months. During an inspection of the Abuja Metro Station in Idu and the […]

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JUST IN: FCTA Officials, Destroy Goods, Demolish Popular UTC Market In Abuja (Video)

Demolition is currently ongoing at popular UTC market in area 10 Garki, Abuja. The Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA) began the demolition on Saturday morning with presence of heavy security in the area. As shopping complex in area are under demolition, non of the shop owners are allowed to carry their goods, as hundreds of […]

Crimes

Dei-Dei Market Violence Wasn’t Motivated By Religion Or Ethnicity – FCT Minister

The violence that engulfed the Dei-Dei building materials market in Abuja on Wednesday, 18th May, 2022, was not motivated by ethnicity or religion but was the action of criminal elements who started the violence in order to carry out their criminal intentions. This was disclosed by the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello when he […]

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FCTA Set To Recover N29 Billion Ground Rent

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), has initiated processes to recover N29 billion (29 billion Naira) owed it as ground rent by land allottees in the Federal Capital Territory. This was disclosed by the General Counsel (GC) and Secretary of the Legal Services Secretariat of the FCTA, Barr. Mohammed Babangida Umar following the FCT Executive […]

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2023: FCT Deserves A Mayor And Better Recognition – Tambuwal

Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State says the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, deserves a mayor and better recognition. Tambuwal, who is one of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirants, stated this while meeting with the PDP FCT delegates in Abuja. He said that, if elected president, he would give better recognition to the […]

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FCT Customs Generates Over N199 Million in 3 Months – NCBN

The Nigeria Customs FCT Area Command said it has collected revenue to the tune of N999,535,06676 from January-March, 2022. This shows a significant increase of N213 Million as against 186 Million naira collected in the corresponding months of the year 2021 representing 21.4% increase in revenue collection. The Area Controller of the FCT Command, Comptroller […]