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Develop or Face Demolition, FCTA Warns Property Owners in Abuja

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1 year ago

October 22, 2024

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has given property owners in the Federal Capital City (FCC) a strict three-month ultimatum to develop their undeveloped and uncompleted properties or face the risk of demolition. This directive, aimed at curbing the rising number of illegal structures and addressing security concerns, was announced in a document signed by Felix Obuah, the Coordinator of the Abuja Municipal Management Council (AMMC), and released to the media on Monday night.

According to the statement, the FCTA’s decision comes in response to the alarming increase in shanties and illegal settlements across the city, which have become notorious hideouts for criminal elements. These structures, found in abandoned or undeveloped plots, are now seen as significant threats to the safety and security of Abuja’s residents. The Administration has expressed its resolve to address the issue head-on to prevent further deterioration of the city’s security and environmental standards.

Obuah emphasized that the owners of these properties must take immediate action to develop and secure their buildings or risk severe consequences. “The FCT Administration has noted with concern the rapid expansion of shanties and squatters within uncompleted buildings and undeveloped plots across the Federal Capital City,” the statement read. “These structures are being used as hideouts by men of questionable character, posing a serious security challenge to residents.”

The document stressed that the failure to comply with the directive within the stipulated three-month period would lead to the revocation of land titles and the demolition of such buildings. “In view of the foregoing, all owners of these abandoned and uncompleted buildings, as well as undeveloped plots, are hereby directed to immediately develop and secure the properties within three months from the date of this announcement,” Obuah warned.

Beyond the immediate security concerns, the FCTA also expressed concerns over the aesthetic and urban planning aspects of the city. The rapid rise of shanties has not only affected the city’s skyline but has also undermined efforts to maintain Abuja as a model of modern urban planning in Nigeria. The Administration reiterated its commitment to enforcing the city’s development master plan and restoring order in areas that have been affected by these illegal settlements.

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Tinubu Intensifies Multi-Front War Against Terrorism -Alake

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14 hours ago

November 6, 2025

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By Onilede Titi Faith

The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Deji Alake, says President Bola Tinubu’s administration is intensifying its multi-dimensional campaign against terrorism through military action, socio-economic reforms, and regional diplomacy.

Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Alake said the government’s renewed strategy builds on lessons from past failures.

“If the measures being taken now had been implemented ten years ago, we probably wouldn’t be where we are today,” he said.

He noted that recent changes in the leadership of security agencies were deliberate steps to strengthen the fight against insecurity, adding that results were already visible.

Alake dismissed claims that terrorist attacks in Nigeria were faith-based, stressing that most stem from economic or political grievances.

He urged the media to avoid promoting negative narratives and instead spotlight the successes of the armed forces.

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NASS Approves 14-Year Jail Term for Lecturers Guilty of Sexual Harassment

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1 day ago

November 5, 2025

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By Olokuta Rofiat

The National Assembly has passed the Sexual Harassment of Students (Prevention and Prohibition) Bill, 2025, prescribing a jail term of five to fourteen years without the option of fine for lecturers or academic staff convicted of sexually harassing students.

The bill defines sexual harassment to include coercion, sexual advances, unwanted touching, suggestive messages, or any act that creates a hostile academic environment.

It also bars offenders from using a student’s consent as a defence unless both are legally married.

The legislation mandates all tertiary institutions to establish Independent Sexual Harassment Prohibition Committees and empowers victims or their representatives to report cases to the police, the Attorney General, or the institution.

The bill, which aims to protect students and curb abuse of authority in Nigerian campuses, now awaits presidential assent.

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Ex-Head of Civil Service Urges FG to Declare Katampe Hill a National Park

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2 weeks ago

October 27, 2025

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By Samuel Adeola

Former Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Prof. Oladapo Abiodun Afolabi, has called on the Federal Government to declare Katampe Hill and Waterfalls in Abuja a National Park to protect Nigeria’s environmental heritage and promote eco-tourism.

Afolabi made the call at the unveiling of the “Where Rivers Are Born, Save Katampe Hill and Waterfalls” campaign in Abuja, organised by the Foundation for the Conservation of Nigerian Rivers (FCNR), in partnership with the Earth Law Centre, USA,Africa Program.

Represented by Bayero Kasim, a former director at the Environment Ministry, Afolabi described Katampe as “the heart of Nigeria and the birthplace of rivers,” stressing that national park status would preserve its fragile ecosystem and boost sustainable tourism.

Irikefe V. Dafe, Executive Director of FCNR, said the initiative seeks to restore sacred headwaters, advocate legal personhood for rivers, and reconnect communities, especially youth with nature.

Dr. Austin Maho, Vice Chairman of the Katampe Residents Association, pledged residents’ support, calling the effort a timely move to halt encroachment and environmental degradation.