Thursday, October 8, 2026

Abuja

July 3, 2025

FCTA assures of justice for 14-year-old pupil allegedly raped by cleric

Ms Benjamins-Laniyi assured residents that the matter was being handled by the FCT Administration.

Silhouette of a rape victim used to illustrate the story
July 2, 2025

Land-grabber Wike blasts Atiku, Obi-led ADC coalition as ‘politically expired’

On Wednesday, a larger number of school children and workers in the Federal Capital Territory besieged the FCTA office over the prolonged strike.

FCT minister Nyesom Wike
July 2, 2025

FG seeks support to scale up water testing kits

Ibe Chinedu of the FCT Water Board urged the inclusion of private water producers in stakeholder dialogues.

Tap water used to illustrate the story
July 2, 2025

Atiku, Obi-led coalition’s unveiling of ADC relocated to Shehu Yar’Adua Centre

The Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments, Asokoro, Abuja, cancelled the first booking for the event,

African Democratic Party (ADC)
July 2, 2025

Man arraigned after captured on CCTV stealing 32 packs of bottled water

The magistrate adjourned the matter until August 11, for hearing.

Court room
July 2, 2025

Interior ministry, national assembly partners to amplify data-driven policy

Mr Tunji-Ojo further mentioned that the collaboration will promote strategic communication on national information architecture and intellectual infrastructure.

Hon Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo (Chairman, House Committee for Niger Delta Development Commission)
July 2, 2025

Pupils, workers besiege FCTA over school closure, unpaid salary as minister Wike battles massive land looting scandal

Schoolchildren held placards demanding to press home their demand, while workers chanted solidarity songs.

School children protest prolonged strike in Abuja (Credit: X)
July 2, 2025

Police nab alleged fraudster, recover $7,000 in Abuja

The police said it has arrested a suspect over the alleged fraudulent sale of a defective luxury vehicle and recovered $7,000 from the suspect.

STASH OF DOLLARS
July 2, 2025

Civic groups call for protests, issue seven demands over Nyesom Wike’s looting of Abuja lands

“This is the ideology behind the self-aggrandising ‘Mr. Project’ Billboards that Wike and his cronies have used to litter the city of Abuja,” the group said.

Wike flanked by his sons, Jordan (left) and Joaquin (right)
July 2, 2025

Wike meets area council chairpersons, NUT, NANS over teachers’ strike

The meeting, according to a statement by NANS on Wednesday, is to finalise modalities for the reopening of all public primary schools in the FCT.

FCT minister Nyesom Wike