President Bola Tinubu has commended the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for his efforts in developing Abuja into a world-class capital city. The President made this commendation while inaugurating the first phase of Arterial Road N5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way) in Abuja, a project that is...
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By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has lamented that wealthy residents in Abuja are reluctant to pay taxes, despite benefiting from the territory’s infrastructure. Wike made the remarks during the inauguration of the newly constructed Collector Road CN2 in Abuja on...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- FCT Police Command has launched investigation into a disturbing viral video showing a young woman found unconscious with her hands tied behind her in a hotel room located in the Gwarinpa area of Abuja. The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed this in a statement...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja – President Bola Tinubu on Monday commissioned the Greater Abuja Water Supply Network, Loops 1, 2, 5, and 6, pledging his administration’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure that directly improves citizens’ lives. During the commissioning ceremony on Airport Road, Abuja, President Tinubu led a moment of...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed no regrets over naming the Abuja International Conference Centre after President Bola Tinubu. Despite criticism from some quarters, Wike defended his decision, citing examples of other national landmarks named after notable figures. “I have done it, and...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Tinubu has reopened the renovated Abuja International Conference Centre, now renamed in his honour as the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre. The centre was renovated under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with Tinubu directing all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to pay for...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has issued an alert for expected rainfall in parts of the FCT and neighboring states from Sunday to Tuesday. Theacting Director-General of FEMD, Mr. Abdulrahman Mohammed, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, advised residents advised...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured residents of Abuja that security agencies are working tirelessly to ensure the safety of lives and properties during and beyond the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. “Abuja remains the safest city in the country, and we are...
President Bola Tinubu will personally inaugurate 10 major projects in Abuja to mark his second year in office, starting June 10. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike revealed this after inspecting some projects, stating that the inauguration would span several weeks. The projects include the rehabilitated Abuja International Conference Centre. While...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, has deployed 4,500 personnel to ensure adequate security during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. FCT NSCDC Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, announced the deployment on Wednesday in Abuja, directing officers to secure all areas within the FCT to guarantee a...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos– Suspended River State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, on Tuesday visited President Bola Tinubu in Lagos Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga posted photos of the duo during the meeting. “Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers, now on suspension from office, visited President Bola Tinubu in Lagos on Tuesday,” Onanuga...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ajao Adewale has presented cheques worth N37.4 million to families of deceased officers in the territory. The Command Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja....
U.S. President Donald Trump is likely to hold a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has said. Leavitt provided no further details, and there was no immediate confirmation from Beijing. If the call takes place, the leaders are expected to...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he derives joy from stepping on the toes of ‘big men’. Wike, who made this known during a media chat in Abuja, said all property owners in Abuja who are yet to pay their ground rent must...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the increasing rate of scavengers, beggars and homeless people in FCT is posing serious security threat to residents. Wike, in a counter affidavit filed in opposition to the case instituted...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to local content, technology transfer, and the empowerment of Nigerians as he commissioned the first phase of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and several major road projects across the country. At the ceremony in Lagos on...
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, retired Brig.- Gen. Bashir Adewinbi, on Saturday said the escalating security challenges in the country was a gang-up by the oppositions against President Bola Tinubu. Adewinbi, a security expert and immediate past Osun Amotekun Corps State Commandant, stated this...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has said the performance of President Bola Tinubu in the FCT in the last two years is unprecedented. Wike stated this in Abuja on Thursday, after he inspected some ongoing projects in preparation for inauguration to celebrate Tinubu’s...
Police Command in Ondo State has arrested 46 suspects following a clash between rival cult groups that claimed five lives in Ondo town, Ondo West Local Government Area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Olushola Ayanlade, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and other security agencies have inaugurated an operation to rescue a kidnap victim in Abuja. The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh said this in a statement...