The Nigerian Senate is reportedly working on a bill that will check the high rate of house rents in Abuja and other parts of Nigeria. The Senate Committee Chairman on Federal Capital Territory, Senator Dino Melaye, has said. According to Punch, he said the ‘Rent Edit’ bill would protect tenants and landlords and promised that... Read More

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September 20, 2016

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Ban on grazing, street hawking, begging must be enforced – FCT minister

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Muhammad Bello on Monday said laws prohibiting cattle grazing, begging, street hawking and commercial motorcycle in the city needs to be enforced by security operatives. He stated this on Monday in Abuja after an emergency FCT Security Committee meeting. He said the security agencies have to carry out... Read More

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October 22, 2014

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Prostitutes in Abuja get 48-hour ultimatum to leave the city

by James Sambo Abuja prostitutes have been given a 48-hour ultimatum to leave the capital city, while their customers have also been threatened with the death sentence. The ultimatum was made by the Secretary for Social Development, Mrs. Blessing Onuh after an official visit to locations where prostitutes carry out their activities in the Federal Capital Territory. Onuh... Read More

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September 17, 2014

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@ElRufai wants to bring “justice and fairness” to Kaduna state

by James Sambo A former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has formally declared his intention to run for the Kaduna State governorship seat. El Rufai, who is the Deputy National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), stated this during a courtesy visit to the palace of Kpop Gwong, Col.... Read More

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September 17, 2014

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“Mbu is a shameless puppet” || Amaechi mocks the self-proclaimed lion of the Police force

by Kolapo Olapoju Following the declaration by AIG, Joseph Mbu, that he was a lion who managed to tame a leopard of Port Harcourt, Governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi, the latter has replied him calling him a toothless attack dog and a corrupt puppet. Mbu had made the statement on Monday, 15 September, in... Read More

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September 10, 2014

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It won’t go away – Tweeps continue reacting to El Rufai naming Jonathan, Oritsejafor as Boko Haram sponsors

by Emma Chidiogo Amidst curiosity that has left many Nigerians in a puzzled state over the possible sponsors of the Islamist Militant Group, Boko Haram, former minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mallam Nasir ElRufai, has once again listed President Goodluck Jonathan as a major sponsor of the terrorist group. The ex-minister, who disclosed a... Read More

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August 6, 2014

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National Assembly holds public hearing for National Tobacco Control Bill

by Kolapo Olapoju With 10 million Nigerians presently at risk of tobacco epidemic, billions of tobacco sticks are still being produced…..in Nigeria at the moment. The Public hearing for the passage of the National Tobacco Control Bill (NTCB) into law held on Wednesday 16 July, 2014 at the National Assembly, Abuja. The meeting started... Read More

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August 12, 2013

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Femi Falana: The Lagos deportation and the law

by Femi Falana Finally, since the deporting state governments have no immigration officials to police their borders there is no assurance that the deportees will not find their way back to where they were deported. Deportation of dissidents In 1885, the British colonial regime deported King Jaja of Opobo to a remote island in West... Read More

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September 3, 2012

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“Nigeria is not as rich as you think” – Okonjo-Iweala

by Isi Esene Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the c-oordinating minister of the Economy and minister of Finance, during the weekend recommended a lean financial management policy for the government indicating the limited financial resources available to the Federal Government for the execution of developmental projects. To address the situation, she said the government is taking steps... Read More

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August 27, 2012

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Long queues disappear from Abuja fuel stations

by Akan Ido Normalcy have returned to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, with the suspension of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) strike on August 23. NUPENG had earlier threatened to commence a nationwide strike action on Friday in protest against the challenges faced by oil marketers as it relates... Read More

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August 17, 2012

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WATCH: FCT Minister disregards court order, goes ahead with Mpape demolition

by Isi Esene The much touted rule of law which the President Goodluck Jonathan promised to observe during his election campaign was disregarded yesterday when the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, administration, led by Senator Bala Mohammed, approved the demolition of residential structures at Mpape, a suburb on the outskirts of the FCT. Residents of the... Read More

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August 16, 2012

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10,000 houses to go: Panic as FCT says no going back on demolishing illegal structures

by Isi Esene There is panic among residents of parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, as the FCT minister, Senator Bala Mohammed, has maintained that there is no going back on the planned demolition of 10,287 structures which were found to be violating the Abuja master plan. Many affected residents are stranded and desperate... Read More

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January 28, 2012

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Three-story building collapses in Gwarinpa, Abuja

by Daniel Essien There was tragedy today in the Federal Capital Territory, after a three-story building collapsed, trapping construction workers within the. The building is within the Naval Quarters in Gwarinpa in Abuja. NEMA Officials were yet to reach the area to commence as at the time of this report and one person was already... Read More

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Senate to pass bill to reduce high house rents

Ban on grazing, street hawking, begging must be enforced – FCT minister

Prostitutes in Abuja get 48-hour ultimatum to leave the city

@ElRufai wants to bring “justice and fairness” to Kaduna state

“Mbu is a shameless puppet” || Amaechi mocks the self-proclaimed lion of the Police force

It won’t go away – Tweeps continue reacting to El Rufai naming Jonathan, Oritsejafor as Boko Haram sponsors

National Assembly holds public hearing for National Tobacco Control Bill

El-Rufai land grab case: We will appeal against judgement – EFCC

Femi Falana: The Lagos deportation and the law

“Nigeria is not as rich as you think” – Okonjo-Iweala

Long queues disappear from Abuja fuel stations

WATCH: FCT Minister disregards court order, goes ahead with Mpape demolition

10,000 houses to go: Panic as FCT says no going back on demolishing illegal structures

Three-story building collapses in Gwarinpa, Abuja

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