Gunmen Kidnap 16 In Kubwa FCT, Including Vigilante’s Wife & Pastor’s 4 Children
Armed attackers have abducted at least 16 residents in Peze community, located in the Byazhi area of Kubwa within the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Residents said the gunmen stormed the area late Tuesday night, moving from house to house and attempting to break into several homes. The attackers reportedly operated […]
Civil Defence Officer Arrested Over Alleged Car Snatchings In Orozo, FCT
A Civil Defence officer has been arrested for alleged involvement in a series of car snatchings in the Orozo area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The arrest follows a spike in reported vehicle thefts and a coordinated security operation. Authorities say the officer was linked to multiple car theft cases after intelligence-led surveillance and […]
FCT traditional rulers back Tinubu, hail Wike’s projects
Traditional rulers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have openly declared their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, commending his administration for what they described as visible development efforts in the nation’s capital. The monarchs said recent policies and actions by the federal government show a clear commitment to improving governance and infrastructure in Abuja. […]
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 […]
Ground rent: Wike’s spokesman fires back at FCT Senator, Kingibe
The spokesman for Nyesom Wike, who is the Minister in charge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Lere Olayinka, has criticized Senator Ireti Kingibe’s views on how the FCT is enforcing ground rent payments. Senator Kingibe, who represents the FCT in the Senate and belongs to the Labour Party, disagreed with the FCT’s action […]
Wike is a disaster. I won’t attend PDP meetings until he is expelled – Sule Lamido
Former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido has said he will stop attending all Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) meetings unless Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and some other members he calls fake are removed from the party. Lamido is one of the founding members of the PDP. He was not present […]
I can’t handle FCT security alone – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that he cannot handle the security problems in Abuja alone. He believes that the security situation in the capital city is too big for one person to manage by themselves. Wike explained that it is important for him to work together with the […]
Christmas: Nigerian Govt Gives Update On Workers’ Salaries Payment
As the Christmas holiday approaches, federal workers in Nigeria can breathe a sigh of relief. The Nigerian government has confirmed that salaries for December have been paid, just in time for the holiday season. This announcement comes after several workers expressed concerns about salary delays, especially in the Federal Capital Territory. Payment Details: Mr. Bawa […]
Wike Approves N1.1 Billion Compensation for Property Owners Affected by Kuje-Airport Road Project
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has approved N1.1 billion in compensation for property owners whose buildings are being affected by the ongoing Kuje Airport Road construction. The road project, which will be a six-lane dual carriageway, aims to improve transportation from Airport Road to Kuje. Wike made this announcement on Tuesday in […]
Atiku Has No Chance In PDP, Wike Declares
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), recently dismissed any possibility for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to secure the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket for the 2027 general elections. Speaking directly on the matter, Wike confidently stated that Atiku’s chances are “nonexistent.” During a live media discussion held in Abuja, Wike […]