Tag: FCT
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FG Confirms Ebola Case In Abuja, Begins Contact Tracing For 44 People
By Paul Joseph The Federal Government has confirmed an Ebola disease case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, and commenced contact tracing involving 44 people identified as close contacts of the infected patient. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, October 20,…
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33-Year-Old Arrested for Allegedly Writing FCT Promotion Exam for Father
By George Omagbemi A 33-year-old man, Monsuru Musa, has been arrested for allegedly impersonating his father and writing a promotion examination on his behalf at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) examination centre in Abuja. The incident occurred on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, during the third day of the 2026 promotion examination organised by…
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NLC Begins Indefinite Strike in FCT Over Teachers’ Promotion Dispute
By George Omagbemi The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Federal Capital Territory Council, has commenced an indefinite strike across the FCT over unresolved disputes concerning the promotion and career progression of teachers. The action took effect on Wednesday, October 7, following the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on…
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2027: Aisha Yesufu Dumps ADC, Follows Obi To NDC, Declares For FCT Seat
By Paul Joseph Prominent activist Aisha Yesufu has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), as political realignments intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yesufu announced her defection on Wednesday via her verified Facebook page, confirming that she will also contest the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) senatorial…
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Tinubu Calls for Calm, Peace Ahead of FCT, Rivers, Kano Elections
By Paul Joseph President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to maintain calm, order, and peaceful conduct as residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Rivers, and Kano prepare to vote on Saturday, February 21, 2026. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu appealed to voters, security agencies,…