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By Omeiza Ajayi, ABUJA In the wake of the renewed onslaught against the COVID-19 pandemic, Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Malam Muhammad Musa Bello has banned congregational prayers at the National Eid ground in Abuja, restricting all Eid-il-Fitr prayers to neighbourhood Juma’at Mosques. The decision was taken at a meeting between the Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA and a delegation from the FCT League of Imams Initiative led by its Chairman, Imam (Dr) Tajudeen M.B Adig...

Daily Post Nigeria Published The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mallam Muhammad Musa Bello has disclosed that Eid prayers will not be held at the National Eid prayer ground in Abuja. Bello, in a press release made available by his Chief Press Secretary, Anthony Ogunleye, on Tuesday, said the decision was in compliance with the COVID-19 renewed restrictions. He enjoined all worshippers to join the Eid prayers in their neighbourhood and reiterated that indoor worships will only be li...

Ogunleye said the delegation led by its Chairman, Imam (Dr) Tajudeen M.B Adigun, met Bello to discuss the modalities for holding eid prayers for the upcoming Eid el-Fitr celebrations. “All worshippers are enjoined to hold eid prayers outdoors within the premises of their neighborhood Juma’at mosques. Indoor worship are to be limited to less than 50% of installed capacity. “Religious authorities are advised to regulate the flow of people entering and exiting places of worship. All non-phar...

According to a statement by the minister’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Anthony Ogunleye, Abuja has been secure due to the close working relationship among the heads of the various military formations and other security agencies in the FCT over the years. “We will work very closely with you and your offices under the various task forces that you operate, as well as the main security committee which meets regularly. “Usually, in that committee, as you know, we have the representative of the p...

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister promises to tackle insecurity in FCT According to a statement authorized by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the minister, Anthony Ogunleye, and made available to newsmen, on Monday, the minister said this while receiving a delegation from the Defence Headquarters Garrison in his office in Abuja. He disclosed that Abuja has been secured due to the close working relationship between the heads of the various military formations and other...

Punch Newspapers Sections Solomon Odeniyi, Abuja Published 3 May 2021 The Commander, Defence Headquarters Garrison, Maj.-Gen. Preye Fakrogha, has assured residents that security agencies in the Federal Capital Territory will work in synergy to secure the nation’s capital. According to a statement on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Minister of the FCT, Anthony Ogunleye, Fakrogha spoke during a familiarisation visit to the minister, Muhammad Bello. Recall that there have been concer...

Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) By Fri Apr 23 2021 The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has apologised to residents, especially road users along the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Expressway (Airport road) for the electricity blackout that occurred on the night of Wednesday, 21st April 2021. According to a statement by Mr. Anthony Ogunleye, the Chief Press Secretary to the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, the blackout was as a result of faults on the Abuja Electricity ...

ON THE GO FEC approves N6bn for road projects in FCT The federal executive council (FEC) has approved the sum of N6 billion for road rehabilitation projects in the federal capital territory (FCT).Advertisement Anthony Ogunleye, FCTA chief press secretary, said the... Abayomi: Lagos COVID vaccine doses will expire in July Akin Abayomi, Lagos commissioner for health, says the batch of COVID-19 vaccine doses delivered to the state, will expire in July 2021.Advertisement The feder...

Share The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, on Saturday, called on residents, especially the Christian faithful to use the Easter festivity to meditate and give expression to the teachings and lifestyle of Jesus Christ which exemplified love, peaceful coexistence and selfless service. He however reiterated the commitment of his administration to ensure the security of life and property during and after the celebration. According to a statement authorize...

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Health Insurance Scheme, FHIS, to ensure that all Abuja residents are covered under the Scheme. Buhari’s directive was disclosed by the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, when he received the FHIS Director, Dr Ahmed Danfulani and his management team, who were at the FCTA to present the Working Documents of the Scheme. A statement by Bello’s Chief Press Secretary, Anthony Ogunleye quoted the Minister as saying the F...