FCT: We can’t solve every developmental problem – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that the current administration cannot address every development challenge in the nation’s capital at once. Wike made this statement on Friday during a media parley in Abuja while reacting to recent criticism from the former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Peter Obi […]
Man arrested for vandalising high-tension cables in FCT
Police operatives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have arrested a man for vandalising high-tension electricity cables in one of the city’s suburbs. The suspect, whose identity was not immediately disclosed, was reportedly caught in the act by security personnel during a routine patrol. According to authorities, the man had already cut a significant portion […]
Trailer k!lls woman returning from farm in FCT
A tragic accident occurred in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) when a middle-aged woman named Ramatu was crushed while riding a motorcycle back from her farm in Abaji Area Council. According to an eyewitness who spoke to Daily Trust, the accident happened around 5:12 pm on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, near the Con Oil filling […]
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 […]