# fct (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover fct. Page: Feed: --- ## [Police, EFCC, Army told to emulate DSS compensation model](https://platinumtimes.ng/police-efcc-army-told-to-emulate-dss-compensation-model/) _2026-08-04 · Chioma Peters · Platinum Times Nigeria_ A legal practitioner and human rights advocate, Hamza Dantani, has called on security agencies across Nigeria to adopt the Department of State Services (DSS) policy of compensating innocent citizens who are wrongly arrested, unlawfully detained or harmed during security operations. Dantani made the appeal while commending the Director-General of the DSS, Oluwatosin Ajayi, for introducing \[…\] The… ## [PDP candidate Maituta releases 2027 development blueprint for Zamfara Central](https://platinumtimes.ng/pdp-candidate-maituta-releases-2027-development-blueprint-for-zamfara-central/) _2026-05-24 · Chioma Peters · Platinum Times Nigeria_ The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate for Zamfara Central, Sanusi Bala Turaki Maituta, has unveiled a comprehensive policy blueprint ahead of the 2027 general elections, anchored on what he described as Capacity, Experience, Exposure, and Wisdom (C.E.E.W.). Tagged the “2027 Policy Agenda and Strategic Development Blueprint,” Maituta said his vision is to build a \[…\] The post PDP… ## [PDP delegates endorse Sarkin Dawaki for Senate race](https://platinumtimes.ng/pdp-delegates-endorse-sarkin-dawaki-for-senate-race/) _2026-05-20 · Chioma Peters · Platinum Times Nigeria_ The Peoples Democratic Party in Zamfara State concluded its senatorial primary for the Zamfara Central zone on schedule to hold on Wednesday, May 20, with Dr. Sanusi Bala Turaki (Sarkin Dawaki Maituta) emerging as the party candidate unopposed. The exercise took place at the state party secretariat in Lalan Gusau, where officials from the PDP \[…\] The post PDP delegates endorse Sarkin Dawaki for… ## [First Bank reaffirms commitment to customers’ privacy, data protection](https://skyeradio.com.ng/2026/05/08/first-bank-reaffirms-commitment-to-customers-privacy-data-protection/) _2026-05-08 · Skye Radio_ By Diana Omueza First Bank Nigeria has reassured customers of its commitment to privacy, data protection and cybersecurity through sustained investments in technology, personnel, operational processes and customer awareness initiatives. Mr Harrison Nnaji, the Group Chief Information Security Officer (GCISO) of the bank, gave the assurance on Friday in an \[…\] ## [Cybersecurity: Agency, First Bank, others seek stronger digital infrastructure protection](https://skyeradio.com.ng/2026/05/08/cybersecurity-agency-first-bank-others-seek-stronger-digital-infrastructure-protection/) _2026-05-08 · Skye Radio_ By Diana Omueza The Cybersecurity Experts Association of Nigeria (CSEAN), and First Bank have urged stronger protection of Nigeria’s critical digital infrastructure against escalating cyber threats, artificial intelligence risks and growing dependence on digital platforms. Mr Olabode Agboola, the President of CSEAN, made the call during the association’s 11th Annual Conference held in Abuja \[…\] ## [Global honours affirm Babatunde’s leadership—CYMS](https://skyeradio.com.ng/2026/05/01/global-honours-affirm-babatundes-leadership-cyms/) _2026-05-01 · Skye Radio_ By Ibironke Ariyo The Committee of Youth on Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS) has said the conferment of international honours on Prof. Babatunde Bernard, Senior Technical Advisor to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, affirms his enduring impact in leadership, governance and humanitarian service. Prof. Babatunde Bernard was also awarded a Certificate \[…\] ## [Women groups urge NASS to pass Special Seats Bill, end low representation](https://skyeradio.com.ng/2026/04/30/women-groups-urge-nass-to-pass-special-seats-bill-end-low-representation/) _2026-04-30 · Skye Radio_ By Diana Omueza ABUJA- coalition of women groups has urged the National Assembly to pass the Special Seats Bill, saying over 800 women seek elective offices nationwide but female representation remains dismally low. National President of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), Princess Edna Azura, made the call during a peaceful rally at the \[…\] ## [Petitioners Seek Reconstitution of FCT Area Council Election Tribunal](https://skyeradio.com.ng/2026/04/21/petitioners-seek-reconstitution-of-fct-area-council-election-tribunal-2/) _2026-04-21 · Skye Radio_ By Diana Omueza Petitioners in the Gwagwalada Area Council chairmanship election case have asked the Chief Judge of the FCT High Court, Justice Baba Yusuf, to urgently reconstitute the Area Council Election Petition Tribunal. The petitioners said the request concerns the tribunal handling election petitions arising from the Gwagwalada and Abuja Municipal \[…\] ## [FRSC tightens enforcement on unsafe tankers nationwide](https://skyeradio.com.ng/2026/04/16/frsc-tightens-enforcement-on-unsafe-tankers-nationwide/) _2026-04-16 · Skye Radio_ By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced tougher enforcement measures against tanker operators, declaring that any vehicle that failed to meet Safe-to-Load requirements would not be permitted to load petroleum products under any circumstance. The Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, made the declaration on Thursday in Abuja at \[…\] ## [NCoS seeks community support for reformed ex-inmates](https://skyeradio.com.ng/2026/04/16/ncos-seeks-community-support-for-reformed-ex-inmates/) _2026-04-16 · Skye Radio_ By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has called for community support and backing for reformed ex-inmates. The Controller, FCT Command, Mr Christopher Jen, made the call while handing over an ex-inmate, Abdulkadir Mohammed to the Aguma of Gwagwalada to facilitate his reintegration into society. \[…\] ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/oTxMrkVT3Ozj) _2026-04-16 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [CYMS seeks FG’s intervention on Winhomes dispute](https://skyeradio.com.ng/2026/04/16/cyms-seeks-fgs-intervention-on-winhomes-dispute/) _2026-04-16 · Skye Radio_ By Ibironke Ariyo The Committee of Youth on Mobilisation and Sensitisation (CYMS) has called on the Federal Government to intervene in the dispute involving Winhomes Global Services Limited and diaspora investors over the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project. The CYMS Director General, Chief Obinna Nwaka who made the appeal during a press briefing \[…\] ## [ADP to Conduct Consensus-Based Primaries](https://skyeradio.com.ng/2026/04/16/adp-to-conduct-consensus-based-primaries/) _2026-04-16 · Skye Radio_ By Diana Omueza The Action Democratic Party (ADP) has pledged to conduct consensus-based primaries and transparent processes ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Chairman, Yabagi Sani, made the pledge in a statement on Thursday in Abuja after the National Executive Council (NEC) meeting and INEC verification exercise. Sani \[…\] ## [FCTA Health Mandate Secretary Offers 200 Free Insurance Slots To NUJ FCT Members](https://platinumtimes.ng/fcta-health-mandate-secretary-offer-200-free-insurance-slots-to-nuj-fct-members/) _2026-02-24 · Chioma Peters · Platinum Times Nigeria_ The Mandate Secretary of the FCTA Health Services and Environment Secretariat (HSES), Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, has offered 150 free health insurance enrollments to members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council. The Permanent Secretary of the Secretariat, Dr. Babagana Adam, also pledged to sponsor an additional 50 members as his personal contribution in \[…\] The post FCTA Health… ## [Bespoke Urban Luxury Ltd Donates 600 Bags of Cement to Boost NUJ FCT Ultramodern Congress Hall Project](https://platinumtimes.ng/bespoke-urban-luxury-ltd-donates-600-bags-of-cement-to-boost-nuj-fct-ultramodern-congress-hall-project/) _2026-02-10 · Chioma Peters · Platinum Times Nigeria_ The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, has received a significant boost toward the completion of its Ultramodern Congress Hall project, following the donation of 600 bags of cement by indigenous firm, Bespoke Urban Luxury Limited. At a brief handover ceremony in Abuja supervised by Arc Junias John Akaito and Kolade Oluwajuwkn Olaoye, the \[…\] The post Bespoke Urban Luxury Ltd Donates… ## [Concerned Northern Elders Reject NEF Position on FIRS, Back Tinubu’s Reforms](https://platinumtimes.ng/concerned-northern-elders-reject-nef-position-on-firs-back-tinubus-reforms/) _2025-12-17 · Chioma Peters · Platinum Times Nigeria_ The Concerned Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has disowned and sharply criticised recent statements credited to the Northern Elders Forum over the activities of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), describing the position as a misrepresentation of the true aspirations of the North. In a press statement issued on Tuesday and signed by Dr Nasir Manguno, \[…\] The post Concerned Northern Elders… ## [US Firm Questions Nigerian Army’s interest in MT Thor tanker Vessel](https://platinumtimes.ng/us-firm-questions-nigerian-armys-interest-in-mt-thor-tanker-vessel/) _2025-12-17 · Chioma Peters · Platinum Times Nigeria_ A United States–based shipping company, NUJENIX Corporation, has expanded its petition to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), alleging that personnel of the Nigerian Army were complicit in the unlawful seizure, detention and vandalism of its motor tanker, MT Thor, while also enabling threats to the life of its owner. The company, through its lawyers, S.D. \[…\] The post US Firm Questions Nigerian… ## [JAMB blackmails Rep in order to evade probe](https://platinumtimes.ng/jamb-blackmails-rep-in-order-to-evade-probe/) _2025-12-16 · Chioma Peters · Platinum Times Nigeria_ … as WAEC stands with Reps Committee, denies allegations from JAMB against lawmaker Documents show that the house of representatives committee on basic examination bodies refunded funds paid to it by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) for an oversight assignment, countering allegations that the panel extorted examination bodies. The records contradict claims that \[…\] The post JAMB… ## [Reps spokesman Rotimi, Rep Bamidele Salam, FCDA, Arise MD Awosemo others storm NUJ FCT as Grace Ike marks one year](https://platinumtimes.ng/reps-spokesman-rotimi-rep-bamidele-salam-fcda-arise-md-awosemo-others-storm-nuj-fct-as-grace-ike-marks-one-year/) _2025-12-05 · Chioma Peters · Platinum Times Nigeria_ …Breaks Ground for Remodeled Council Congress Hall The Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council on Thursday played host to high profile Nigerians including the spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Akin Rotimi Jr, the Chairman House Committee on Public Account Hon Bamidele Salam, the Managing Director of Arise News, Mr. Bayo Awoseme, the \[…\] The post Reps spokesman Rotimi, Rep… ## [Media experts warn of mounting threats to Journalism, demand legal protection for reporters](https://platinumtimes.ng/media-experts-warn-of-mounting-threats-to-journalism-demand-legal-protection-for-reporters/) _2025-12-02 · Chioma Peters · Platinum Times Nigeria_ … urges ethical strategic communication to strengthen public trust Former President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chris Isiguzo have raised concerns over the deepening threats facing professional journalism in Nigeria, warning that unchecked misinformation, unregulated online content, and lack of legislative protection for journalists could further endanger the country’s democracy.…