The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has promised to work hand-in-hand with the six newly elected Area Council chairmen, stressing that political differences will not obstruct development in the capital. The minister made the promise on Wednesday in Abuja when the council leaders visited his office to collect their certificates of return…
The United States Embassy in Nigeria sternly warned its citizens in the country of a possible terrorist attack on US facilities and American affiliated schools in Nigeria, particularly the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. In a recent security alert posted on its official website, the US advised its citizens in Nigeria to take additional precautions. The…
Residents of Abuja will be restricted from movement between 8:00 p.m. Friday and 6:00 p.m. Saturday following a directive issued by Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike. The restriction comes ahead of the area council elections scheduled to take place across the FCT on Saturday. Authorities say the measure is necessary to ensure tight…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), FCT Command, has deployed 4,000 personnel to ensure adequate protection before, during and after the Area Councils election. The NSCDC FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, stated this when he received delegates from the National Peace Committee on Friday in Abuja. Odumosu assured the electorate of adequate protection against…
The Chairman of Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Mr John Gabaya, on Wednesday, presented a budget of N30.6 billion for 2026 to the council’s legislature for approval. Gabaya tagged it the budget of “Consolidating Developmental Gains and Strengthening Service Delivery for Sustainable Growth.” He said the budget comprised N22.9 billion for capital expenditure and…
Workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, under the Joint Union Action Committee, JUAC, resumed their indefinite strike on Thursday, which they initially began on January 19 over unresolved welfare concerns. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) observed that only a few workers were present across FCTA secretariats, departments and agencies, a stark contrast…
The Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, FCT Wing, has commanded all primary and secondary school teachers across the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to participate in the ongoing strike action led by the Joint Union Action Committee, JUAC. The industrial action commenced on Monday, January 26, 2026. This directive was outlined in a communiqué jointly signed…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has registered about 3,000 voters living with disabilities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead of the upcoming Area Council elections. The information was shared by the Head of INEC’s ICT Department in the FCT, Mr. Festus Aisien, during a visit by the Inclusive Friends Association (IFA)…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has clarified that the ongoing Permanent Voter Card collection exercise currently underway applies exclusively to the Federal Capital Territory, ahead of the February 21, 2026, Area Council Election. In a statement addressed to residents of other states on its official social media, INEC urged citizens not to rely on unverified…
By Babatunde Tiamiyu As the Oyo state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) advanced in its participation in the ongoing nationwide electronic registration of members, the leadership of the party has expressed their optimism about the success of the exercise even as they have targeted, at least, 350,000 figure on the last day of…