Tag Archives: Federal Capital Territory

Where is the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria?

April 2, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Ogbuefi Ndigbo Nigerians are agaon asking: Where is the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria? There was anger two months ago when it emerged that the 2013 budget for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), contained a whopping N4 … read more »

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Nigeria: Why Okonjo-Iweala Quit Obasanjo Govt – El-Rufai

February 12, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Bayo Oladeji, Leadership (Abuja) Finance Minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala parted ways with former President Olusegun Obasanjo because of her removal as the Chairman of the Economic Team of the government while she was in London negotiating with London Club. Former … read more »

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Nigeria: APC – The Merger Of Rascals And Extremists

February 12, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

by Emmanuel Nicholas A rascal is an unscrupulous, dishonest person, a scoundrel. He is regarded as a single withered tree if, when set aflame causes a whole forest to burn. So does a rascal son destroy a whole family. Every … read more »

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Nigeria: Justice for John Versus The Bar and the Bench

February 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

BY Justine John DYIKUK A cursory look at the massive outrage that greeted the country following the judgement to wit ‘two (2) years imprisonment or an option of $1500 fine’ (the equivalent of N750,000) delivered by Justice Talba Abubakar on … read more »

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Nigeria: El-Rufai’s Re-Tweet Reckless – CAN

January 31, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Former Minister of the FCT, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) yesterday described former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nasir el-Rufai’s re-tweet on Jesus Christ as reckless. El-Rufai allegedly made a blasphemous re-tweet ealier in … read more »

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Nigeria: An Appraisal of El-Rufai and his Epistles on Leadership

January 29, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Godwin Onyeacholem The ongoing series in some publications titled “In Search Of Leadership” by the irrepressible Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai are, without doubt, an engaging read to which every conscious citizen ought to pay grave attention. Reason is that somehow … read more »

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What will Nigeria celebrate at 100?

January 28, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Nigeria will be 100 years on January 1, 2014. The Federal Government is proposing a centenary celebration. However, opinion is divided on the relevance of the celebration in a country that has failed to resolve the fundamental issues germane to … read more »

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Nigeria: Boko Haram took fun out of Abuja

September 15, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

opinion There is need to introduce what night life in Abuja could be. Basically, the federal capital Territory is known to be a seat of power and naturally, a city full of civil servants and politicians. It is a city … read more »

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Nigeria: Death At Dawn As Collapsed Building Kills Three, Injures Nine in Abuja

August 9, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Once again, three Nigerians have been killed in a needless death occasioned by the collapse of a building. It would be the umpteenth time that collapsed buildings will hurl hapless Nigerians into early graves. It has happened in many towns … read more »

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Nigeria: Crisis Looms over Fuel Subsidy Buses

May 10, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

The Federal Government may have run into a spot of bother with the mass transit buses that it hurriedly procured at the height of the protests over the withdrawal of subsidy of petrol in January this year. The six automobile … read more »

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Nigeria is on fire, Says former Defence Minister

May 2, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Former Minister of Defence, Lt-Gen. Theophilus Danjuma (rtd.), has said Nigeria is on fire and called for a halt to what he described as “somalianisation” of the country. He also said Borno, Kano and Jigawa States have failed within the … read more »

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On Nasir El Rufai…”PDP Government is the Worst in the History of Nigeria”

February 4, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Ogbuefi Blogs In May 2010, the Aminu Masari-led Reform Forum, held a one-day conference in Abuja at which members of the forum sought to hijack the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Those at the conference included former … read more »

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Nigeria: Government revert fuel Prices

January 12, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

ABUJA—A possible end to the ongoing nationwide strike action was in the offing last night after the Federal Government agreed to temporarily revert to the pre-New Year price of N65 per litre of petrol. At a marathon meeting attended by … read more »

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BPE probe: Senators demand Obasanjo’s prosecution

December 2, 2011 by benim

Really!!! If Nigeria wants to cleanse the system, which is like expecting the sun to rise from the west, then the world will applaud. What the Senate has done looks and sounds good. But who will prosecute? Nigeria judicial system is weak and … read more »

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Trial of bombs suspects begins in Nigeria

November 18, 2011 by benim

Abuja – The trial of six suspected members of the Islamist Boko Haram sect accused of involvement in bomb blasts which killed 25 people in separate attacks in and around Abuja began on Friday. In a federal high court the … read more »

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Nigeria Presidential Election Tribunal: How far can Buhari, CPC go?

September 25, 2011 by benim

It is exactly 141 days since Congress for Progressive Change, CPC, launched its bid to get the April 16 general election that brought President Goodluck Jonathan of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, into power, nullified. Remarkably, Section 134 of … read more »

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Nigeria in Never-Never Land?

July 12, 2011 by benim

Putting recent developments together, there is an unreality about Nigeria three months after the April elections. Boko Haram violence continues to intensify and spread. According to press accounts, as many as forty people have been killed in a number of … read more »

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Nigeria ex-minister ‘arrested at Abuja airport’

July 3, 2011 by benim

Nigeria’s secret police on Saturday arrested an outspoken former minister on his return from London, a spokesman for his party said. “Malam Nasir El-Rufai was arrested this morning by the SSS (State Security Service) at the Abuja airport,” Yinka Odumakin … read more »

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Nigeria opposition Candidate Rejects Results in 22 States

April 18, 2011 by benim

Abuja — Conress for Progressive Change, CPC, Presidential Candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, called for the cancellation of results of the election saying that computers used in compiling the votes were programmed to rig the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, back … read more »

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Abuja bomb blast: Mogadishu barrack mammy market demolished

February 7, 2011 by benim

Apparently to forestall a reoccurrence of December 31, 2010 bomb blast which claimed lives of over ten people and  leaving several others seriously injured at the mammy market inside the popular Mogadishu barrack also known as Abacha barrack in the … read more »

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Brother of alleged Nigerian militant leader collapses in court

January 18, 2011 by benim

ABUJA — The brother of a notorious militant charged with treason over twin car bombings in Nigeria’s capital last October collapsed in court on Tuesday as his trial was about to start. Charles Okah fell to the floor with proceedings … read more »

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South Africa: Henry Okah to appeal bail decision

January 4, 2011 by benim

Johannesburg – Nigerian terror accused, Henry Okah, will appeal against a decision to deny him bail in a Randburg court on Tuesday, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said. “They will argue at the Randburg court today,” NPA spokesperson Mthunzi Mhaga … read more »

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Lawyer asks Nigeria President Jonathan to act or leave office

January 3, 2011 by benim

Bamidele Aturu, a lawyer, has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to find a lasting solution to the rising state of insecurity in the country or resign from office. According to Mr. Aturu, the “news of the horrifying blasts by certain … read more »

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Church burned in Nigeria: police

January 3, 2011 by benim

KANO, Nigeria — Unidentified arsonists burnt a church in a northern Nigerian city where Islamists torched two churches and killed six worshippers on Christmas Eve last month, police said on Monday. There were no casualties in the weekend attack against … read more »

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Nigeria: Jonathan visits Abuja bomb blast victims in hospital bed

January 2, 2011 by benim

President Goodluck Jonathan, in company of his wife and other top government officials on Sunday paid a visit to victims of the New Year eve bomb blasts with a pledge that government would settle all medical expenses for the victims. … read more »

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Nigeria usher in Year 2011 with violence and insecurity

January 2, 2011 by benim

About three hours before 10.27pm on Christmas eve, bombs exploded in Jos North local government area of Jos, Plateau State killing scores. At about the same time,500km away in Maiduguri, Borno state, North east Nigeria, another set of people launched … read more »

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Nigeria: Religion or Politics Which Is To Blame for the Bombings?

January 2, 2011 by benim

Religion or Politics Who Is To Blame for the Bombings, A food for Thought. It is surprising to see how quickly Nigerians rush to conclusion regarding the recent bombings. Some blame it on politicians. Others say it is religion. Mr. … read more »

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Abuja New Year Eve Bomb Blast, MEND Denies Involvement, Condemns Deliberate Attack On Civilians

January 2, 2011 by benim

The Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (M.E.N.D) has denied any involvement in the new year eve bombings that rocked Abuja on Friday, December 31, 2010. The group in an email said, “Bombings and attacks carried out by … read more »

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Nigerians wonder who was behind latest bomb

January 2, 2011 by benim

ABUJA, Nigeria – Muslim extremists may have planted the bomb that exploded at an army barracks in Nigeria’s capital, the country’s president said Saturday after the latest attack in a nation beset by violence in recent weeks. No one has … read more »

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Obama offers help after attacks in Egypt, Nigeria

January 1, 2011 by benim

President Barack Obama on Saturday condemned separate “outrageous terrorist bombing attacks” in Egypt and Nigeria and said the United States was prepared to assist both countries in responding to them. A bomb killed at least 17 people outside a church … read more »

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