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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Monday, sealed an Access Bank branch; a Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) office; Ibro Hotel; and a Total petrol station, due to long-standing non-payment of ground rent.The enforcement, which began in the Wuse district, was led by the Director of Development Control, Tpl. Mukhtar Galadima, and officials from the Department of Land Administration. The exercise followed a public notice by the FCTA, vowing to reclaim all titles revoked over non-compliance with statutory obligations.SPONSOR AD Speaking during the sealing of Plot 534, Cadastral Zone A02, Wuse Zone 1, belonging to Total PLC, Galadima said,…

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has condemned the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) over the closure of one of its offices in Abuja, describing the action as “malicious” and “unprofessional.”In a statement released via X, Arabirin Aderonke Atoyebi, Technical Assistant on Broadcast Media to the FIRS Executive Chairman, accused the FCTA, led by Minister Nyesom Wike, of targeting the agency unfairly. “It’s so unprofessional of the Wike-led FCTA to close our office, distracting staff going about their duties when we did nothing wrong,” Atoyebi stated.SPONSOR AD “Especially in a crucial week like this when we are looking forward to…

An upper Shariah court in Kano has sentenced Shafiu Abubakar to death by hanging for setting ablaze worshippers at  a mosque in Gadan Village of Gezawa local government area of state.The incident happened when the worshippers were performing early morning prayers on May 15, 2024 About 11 people died immediately while 12 others lost their lives while receiving treatment at the Murtala Muhammed Specialist Hospital.SPONSOR AD When Abubakar was arraigned in court, on Monday, the presiding judge, Halhatu Huza’i Zakariya, found him guilty on all the four-count charge filed against him.The charges are culpable Homicide ,attempt to commit homicide, causing…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says it has recovered some money from the digital investment platform, CryptoBank Exchange (CBEX).Daily Trust had reported how thousands of Nigerians who invested in the digital asset trading platform lost an estimated N1.3 trillion. The digital trading platform which boasted of giving investors 100 per cent Return On Investment in 30 days crashed after the money in their investors’ wallets vanished.SPONSOR AD Speaking on TVC, Chairman of  EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, also disclosed that the EFCC has made arrests in connection with the CBEX fraud, noting that the agency is still pursuing others who…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Abbas Tajudeen, says he has withdrawn the controversial Compulsory Voting Bill.In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi on Monday, the Speaker stated that, “following extensive consultations with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, he has decided to withdraw the Bill to Amend the Electoral Act 2022 to make voting mandatory for all eligible Nigerians, which he co-sponsored with Hon. Daniel Adama Ago.” According to him, from the outset, the Bill was introduced with the best of intentions, “to bolster civic engagement and strengthen our democracy by…

Residents of Grow Homes Estate, Chikakore, Kubwa, Abuja, were woken up by gunshots in the wee hours of Monday.Chikakore, which is in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has recorded multiple attacks. In the latest incident, the armed gang who reportedly overpowered local security guards, operated for about an hour.SPONSOR AD A resident who spoke with Daily Trust said the number of abductees could not be ascertained, adding that one of the victims was released.But while confirming the incident, Public Relations Officer of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, Josephine Adeh, said one person was rescued.“The…

Erik ten Hag has been appointed as the new head coach of Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen.The former Manchester United manager signed a contract running until June 30, 2027, to take charge of the team following the departure of Xabi Alonso, who was confirmed as the new Real Madrid boss on Sunday. “Let’s get started!SPONSOR AD “Erik ten Hag signs with Bayer 04 as our new head coach until 2027!” the club posted in an official statement on Monday via X, welcoming Ten Hag, confirming the deal.Ten Hag was in charge of Ajax before taking charge of United in April 2022…

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On May 29, 2025, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri will mark two years into his second term, bringing his total time in office as Governor of Adamawa State to six years.Listing his landmark achievements and milestones may seem ordinary to the people of Adamawa and many Nigerians because these accomplishments are well-known and visible. Furthermore , telling people that Fintiri is a goal-getter or a successful achiever is no longer news; it’s widely acknowledged.SPONSOR AD However, the next two years of Fintiri’s administration present a fresh perspective: what should people expect in terms of socioeconomic and sociopolitical development?In Nigeria, the final…

As part of event outlined to mark the 69th anniversary of the Nigerian Navy, the Chief of the Naval Staff, CNS, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, says the navy will commission three warships and three helicopters next Saturday.Vice Admiral Ogalla stated that the vessels and helicopters which were recently acquired would be deployed to help fight maritime crime in the nation’s water. The Chief of the Naval Staff made this disclosure at an interdenominational Church Service held at Our Lady of the Sea Catholic Church, Abuja, on Sunday.SPONSOR AD He stated that the commissioning of the vessels and helicopters is part…