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Tensions Rise as Wike’s Administration Demolishes Luxury Estates

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Tensions are running high in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after a multi-million naira residential estate was demolished reportedly on the orders of the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. The demolition, which took place on Thursday morning, has sparked accusations of unlawful demolition and land grabbing against the Minister’s administration. The estate, located near Kugbo in the Karu area of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), was developed by NGBEDE & Brothers International Company Ltd on a four-hectare plot. According to documents obtained by SaharaReporters, the estate had secured…

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Electricity Supply Cut to Bwari Area Council: AEDC Faces Backlash Amid Disruptions to Key Federal Institutions

Tolu Adebayo

Electricity Supply Cut to Bwari Area Council: AEDC Faces Backlash Amid Disruptions to Key Federal Institutions Abuja, Nigeria – The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) is grappling with potential repercussions after abruptly shutting down electricity supply to the Bwari Area Council, one of the most expansive and strategically important regions in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The disruption has left residents, businesses, and major government agencies in the dark, raising concerns about service reliability and economic impacts. Bwari Area Council, often referred to as the “gateway to Abuja,” encompasses…

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NESREA Seals 21 Facilities in Abuja for Environmental Violations

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NESREA Seals 21 Facilities in Abuja for Environmental Violations Abuja, Nigeria – In a decisive crackdown on environmental non-compliance, the National Environmental Standards and Regulation Enforcement Agency (NESREA) sealed off 21 facilities across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Wednesday. The enforcement action targeted real estate and construction projects that flagrantly violated key national environmental laws, highlighting growing concerns over ecological degradation in Nigeria’s capital. The operation, conducted by NESREA officials, focused on projects that failed to adhere to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Act and the National Environmental (Construction…

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Wike Dismisses Ill-Health Rumours, Affirms Robust Health After Social Media Speculation

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Wike Dismisses Ill-Health Rumours, Affirms Robust Health After Social Media Speculation Port Harcourt, Rivers State – Former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has vehemently denied swirling rumours of ill health following online chatter suggesting he had collapsed at a recent public event. Video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIAQ3oGSOAY/?igsh=MW4zODhwcDd6aWJ6aA== In a statement released earlier today, Wike dismissed the claims as baseless and politically motivated, asserting that he is in excellent health and actively engaged in his responsibilities. Social media platforms have been abuzz in recent days with unverified reports alleging that Wike had suffered a…

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Abuja Building Collapse: Wike Extends Sympathy to Victims, Directs Landlord’s Arrest

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Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has responded to the tragic building collapse incident in Garki village, Abuja, by promptly ordering the arrest of the building’s owner during his visit to the site. The collapse of a two-storey building on Wednesday night resulted in numerous residents becoming trapped beneath the debris. On Thursday, Wike not only commended the ongoing efforts to rescue those affected but also expressed his deep concern over waking up to the distressing news of the building’s collapse. He emphasized the need for…

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NCC Unveils TELCARE Centre At Abuja Airport

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Part of NCC’s Strategy Is To Engage With Consumers The Nigerian Communications Commission has unveiled it Telecom Consumer Assistance, Resolution and Enquires (TELCARE) Centre at the Terminal C of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja. This comes less than a week after the commission launched the telecare Centre as part of activities marking the 2023 International Consumers Rights Day. The Chairman, Board of Commissioners of NCC, Prof. Adeolu Akande, during the unveiling, said the launch of the TELCARE, marks the beginning of the helpdesk project expected to adorn some airports and…

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