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Abuja community evicted to build Nigeria's capital: 'We want a voice in our land'

BBC News · · 1343 words
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“The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was established on 4 February 1976 by the military government led by Murtala Muhammed.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is a federal territory in central Nigeria. Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, is located in this territory. The FCT was formed in 1976 from parts of the states of …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is a Nigerian ministry that administers the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. It is headed by a minister, who is appointed by the president, and…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of ministers of the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. The Federal Capital Territory was formed in 1976 from parts of former Nasarawa, Niger, and Kogi States. The minister of the Fed…
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“The FCT covers 7,315 sq km of land carved from Niger, Plateau, and Kaduna states.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is a federal territory in central Nigeria. Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, is located in this territory. The FCT was formed in 1976 from parts of the states of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Capital_Territory_(Nig…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is a Nigerian ministry that administers the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. It is headed by a minister, who is appointed by the president, and…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of ministers of the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. The Federal Capital Territory was formed in 1976 from parts of former Nasarawa, Niger, and Kogi States. The minister of the Fed…
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“Isaac David was born in 1982 in Kabusa, which lies within the FCT.”
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“The Transcorp Hilton Abuja was built on land that previously had streams and farmland.”
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“The United Nations headquarters and U.S. embassy are located on land that was previously farmland.”
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“The Aso Rock presidential villa is built on what was once a community shrine.”
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“Residents of the FCT were promised farmland, housing, and access to utilities but received none.”
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“The government allowed residents to stay in the FCT due to high resettlement costs.”
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“Residents of Kubwa reported missing basic amenities and tensions with original inhabitants.”
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“The FCT is described as 'no man's land' despite indigenous communities living there for over 6,000 years.”
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“The FCT has no elected governor; the president appoints a minister with state governor powers.”
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“Residents of the FCT can contest local offices regardless of origin, unlike other Nigerian regions.”
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“Demolition in Gishiri on 13 March 2025 destroyed properties and a community school.”
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“The FCDA claims resettlement is consultative and compensation is paid directly or via housing.”
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“Indigenous communities in the FCT face political exclusion and lack representation.”
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“The FCT has no elected governor, unlike Nigeria's 36 states.”
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“Indigenous settlements around the FCT have underdeveloped infrastructure andٹ insecure land titles.”
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