Tag: #AbujaNews

Nov

2025

FCTA Bans Smartphones for GL14 and Below Staff, Approves Only Torchlight Phones

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FCTA Bans Smartphones for GL14 and Below Staff, Approves Only Torchlight Phones "The FCTA has issued a directive banning staff on Grade Level 14 and below from using smartphones and internet-enabled devices within office premises during working hours. The enforcement, affecting AGIS and the Department of Land Administration, takes effect on December 1, 2025." The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has issued a new directive prohibiting staff on Grade Level 14 and below from using or possessing smartphones and other internet-enabled devices within office premises during official working hours. The directive, SaharaReporters learnt, was communicated through a circular referenced FCT/DLA/259/III…

Nov

2025

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Breaking news: Court finds Nnamdi Kanu guilty of terrorism charges

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Breaking news: Court finds Nnamdi Kanu guilty of terrorism charges "The Federal High Court in Abuja has found IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu guilty on count one of the terrorism charges against him, with Justice James Omotosho citing “uncontroverted evidence” of inciting broadcasts ABUJA — The Federal High Court in Abuja has found the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, guilty on count one of the terrorism charges filed against him by the Federal Government. Delivering the ruling, Justice James Omotosho held that the prosecution had presented “uncontroverted evidence” showing that Kanu made a series of…

Nov

2025

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WIKE: Military confirms assassination attempt on Yerima in Abuja

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WIKE: Military confirms assassination attempt on Yerima in Abuja The Nigeria Military has confirmed the attempted assassination against the navy officer who recently was involved in an altercation with the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, Officer A.M. Yerima Earlier , it was reported that the young Nigerian Navy officer, Lieutenant A.M. Yerima, whose video went viral last week reportedly escaped an assassination attempt on Sunday evening in Abuja, just days after his widely publicised confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Confirming the alleged assassination attempt, the Military in a post on Facebook wrote: "Lt. AM…

Nov

2025

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Kanu Moves to Halt Judgment in Terrorism Trial, Cites Repealed Law, others

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Kanu Moves to Halt Judgment in Terrorism Trial, Cites Repealed Law, others "IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu has filed a motion asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to suspend judgment in his terrorism trial, citing constitutional breaches and reliance on a repealed law. He claims the proceedings are void and without jurisdiction." Abuja, Nigeria – The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a fresh motion before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to halt the delivery of judgment in his terrorism trial scheduled for November 20. In the motion, dated and filed…

Nov

2025

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FCT Minister Wike Speaks on Altercation with Navy Officer Over Alleged Illegal Land Grab in Abuja

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FCT Minister Wike Speaks on Altercation with AltNavy Officer Over Alleged Illegal Land Grab in Abuja "FCT Minister Nyesom Wike condemns alleged military land encroachment in Abuja’s Gaduwa area, orders halt to illegal development, and vows not to be intimidated by a former naval officer". Abuja, Nigeria – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has broken his silence following a confrontation with a Nigerian Navy officer over a landed property in the Gaduwa area of Abuja. In a video shared by Arise News, Wike emphasized that he cannot be intimidated by military personnel for carrying out…

Nov

2025

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Nigerian Navy Officer Blocks FCT Demolition, Sparks Nationwide Outcry

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Nigerian Navy Officer Blocks FCT Demolition, Sparks Nationwide Outcry "Nigerian Navy Officer Lieutenant A.M. Yerima blocks FCT demolition of the former Chief of Naval Staff’s property in Abuja, igniting nationwide debate and going viral." Lieutenant A.M. Yerima, a Nigerian Navy officer, has become the center of national attention after a video circulated by Channels Television showed him confronting police officers during an alleged attempt by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to demolish the property of former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo (rtd). In the viral footage, Lieutenant Yerima was seen leading…