Abuja, September 3, 2025 – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a 30-day grace period to property owners violating Abuja’s land use regulations, warning that defaulters who fail to comply will face a mandatory fine of ₦5 million alongside enforcement actions. Wike, who spoke during a monitoring exercise across parts
September 1, 2025 – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of Mrs. Grace Adayilo, the first female and indigenous Head of the Civil Service. Mrs. Adayilo reportedly slumped and passed away in the early hours of Monday, September 1, 2025. She was appointed to the position in
Abuja, Nigeria – August 21, 2025 The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 116 suspects in a series of coordinated raids aimed at tackling illicit drug activities across Abuja. The operations, carried out by officers of the Anti-Narcotics Section between August 1 and August 20, 2025, targeted identified black spots in Asokoro, Trademore,
Abuja, Nigeria – August 11,2025 The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of Azubuko Nwakama, a staff member of Liberty Radio, who was attacked, robbed, and fatally stabbed on June 14, 2024, at Panteka Market, Mpape, Abuja. According to the Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the
Abuja | July 30, 2025 The Federal Government has revealed that 27 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) accessed a total of ₦78.6 billion in matching grants under the Universal Basic Education (UBE) scheme as of mid-2025. This was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr. Hamid Bobboyi,
The North Central region of Nigeria, encompassing states such as Benue, Kwara, Niger, Plateau, Nasarawa, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), continues to assert its dominance as a key contributor to Nigeria’s agricultural output—playing a pivotal role in national food security and economic resilience. From staple food crops like yam, maize, millet, rice, and cassava,
Gwagwalada, FCT — July 4, 2025  In a significant move to boost infrastructure and enhance economic activities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, today commissioned the newly rehabilitated Aguma Palace, Radio Nigeria, New Market Road project in Gwagwalada Area Council. The rehabilitated road, which links
Abuja – June 30, 2025 The Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman, has appealed to stakeholders in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) education sector to embrace constructive dialogue and a shared sense of responsibility in resolving the ongoing strike by primary school teachers. Speaking during a strategic engagement with education officials and relevant stakeholders in
Abuja, June 19, 2025 – The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has decried the widespread tax evasion by wealthy residents and high-profile individuals in Abuja, describing them as the biggest obstacle to the territory’s revenue growth and development efforts. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting on internally generated revenue, Wike expressed frustration
Abuja, June 16, 2025 — President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated key phases of the Greater Abuja Water Supply Network, marking a major milestone in his administration’s infrastructure agenda. Speaking at the commissioning event, the President described the initiative as both a technical and moral achievement, one that ensures safe, sustainable water reaches all districts within
