Man slumps and d!es while separating couple fighting in FCT
A tragic incident happened in the Dogon-Ruwa community in Abaji Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where a middle-aged man, Joseph Ayuba, suddenly died while trying to break up a fight between a husband and wife. According to a community member named Barnabas Yakubu, the couple were neighbors to Ayuba. They had gotten […]
Abdullahi Usman: Wike, judiciary and the blackmail that won’t work
Some people blame FCT Minister Nyesom Wike every time they lose a court case. They believe that because Wike builds houses for judges, he is the reason for their loss. One of those people is Hassan Husaini, who wrote an article accusing Wike of damaging the law and democracy. But the truth is, Hassan is […]
Housewife collapses and d!es during Ramadan tafsir in Abuja community
A heartbreaking incident occurred in the Gawu area of Abaji, FCT, as a 42-year-old woman, Maman Zainab, collapsed and passed away during a Ramadan Tafsir session at a local mosque. According to Ismail Bala, a resident, the event took place on Tuesday at around 11:23 AM. Maman Zainab had left her home feeling fine and […]
Son of FCT Commissioner of Police dies in car crash
The son of the FCT Commissioner of Police has sadly lost his life in a car accident. The tragic event has left the Commissioner of Police and his family in deep mourning. Speaking on behalf of the family, the Commissioner prayed for the peaceful repose of his son’s soul and for divine strength to help […]
Wike bans used items markets, scavenging in FCT
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has announced a ban on markets for used items, popularly called “Panteka,” across Abuja. This temporary ban will last for two weeks and takes effect on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. The decision was revealed during a meeting of the FCT Security Council. Alongside the ban on Panteka […]
Yahoo boy caught with girlfriend’s head in polythene bag
A middle-aged man, suspected to be a “Yahoo boy” (an Internet fraudster), was arrested after allegedly killing his girlfriend for ritual purposes. The incident took place in Agwan Sarki, a border area between Nasarawa State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Security agents acted on a tip-off and tracked the suspect to an uncompleted building. […]
NSCDC Arrests 7 Suspects For Vandalising Drainages, Manholes In FCT
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) recently arrested seven individuals for vandalizing essential infrastructure in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The arrests were made after the suspects were caught in the act of damaging and stealing important materials such as manhole covers and drainage parts. Olusola Odumosu, the Corps Commandant in charge of […]
Open Grazing: Months after Wike’s threat, cows roam FCT roads freely
In August 2023, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), promised to end open grazing in Abuja. Wike said the government would work with herders to stop cows from roaming freely in the city. However, over a year later, open grazing is still a common sight in various parts of Abuja. In […]
Wike Set to Distribute 50 Brand New Vehicle to Security Agencies (Photo)
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), is preparing to distribute 50 new vehicles to various security agencies within the FCT. The distribution aims to help improve the operational efficiency of these agencies as they work to ensure the safety and security of the area. The announcement was made by Lere Olayinka, […]
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier Has Arrived Nigeria
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has arrived in Nigeria for a three-day official visit. On Tuesday night, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) warmly welcomed President Steinmeier at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, representing President Muhammadu Buhari. This visit highlights the strong diplomatic relations between Germany and Nigeria. During his time in […]