By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has assured that between eight and 10 major road projects across the territory will be completed and delivered before the end of the year, stressing that the FCT Administration will not relent in its promises to residents. The minister g…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to clamp down on illegal car racing in residential neighbourhoods across Abuja, warning that such activities pose a significant threat to public safety and the lives of innocent citizens. Speaking with journalists during a routine project inspectio…

…covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.FCT, Abuja - A former political adviser to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has claimed that the retired Nigerian leader is the chief financial backer of the Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections.Leg…

…are having this problem.” He continued, “out of 44 voting rights, the FAs get 36, with FCT it becomes 37. So, how can one unit produce a president at the expense of the other four? And even the League chairmen that are supposed to be elected, are appointed into office by the NFF board. “Now the NFF just pick whoever th…

…with our correspondent on Thursday, Fadeyi said, “I am back in the PDP led by the FCT Minister, His Excellency, Nyesom Wike. I have already written to the Senate. “I can also confirm to you that I am the candidate for Osun Central Senatorial District for the 2027 Senate election.” Stating his reasons for dumping the AP…

FCT Police Command appeals for help to locate man missing since January The FCT Police Command has asked members of the public to assist with any useful information that will help locate and reunite a young man identified as Emmanuel Terfa, popularly known as "Stoner," with his family. Emmanuel Terfa is twenty-five (25…

…Wike's daughter, Jazmyne bags Bachelor of Law degree from University of Southampton FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike's daughter, Jazmyne, graduated from the University of Southampton, United Kingdom today, July 22 with a Bachelor of Law degree, Upper Division. The graduation ceremony was attended by the Minister, his wife, Ju…

…backed by the Rainbow Coalition that is being led by his predecessor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. Fubara spoke on Wednesday, July 22, during the commissioning of the Rivers Medical Industries Project in Port Harcourt, where he endorsed Kingsley Chinda, governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (…

…to select their state of residence from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This information helps CREDICORP identify applicants and coordinate the programme across the country.2. Applicants must disclose their employment statusEvery applicant must indicate what best describes their current status. A…

…governor of Rivers state, is the incumbent minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).Primate Elijah Ayodele shares a fresh prophecy on the possibility of FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, going to jail. Photo Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike - CON, GSSRS>Although a longtime member of the Peoples Democratic P…

…nine years of experience covering public affairs and governance in Nigeria and Africa.FCT, Abuja - A Nigerian woman's lawyers have taken her dispute with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the international stage, filing formal human rights petitions with the United Nations (UN), the European Union…

…over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues FCT, Abuja - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has called on the Tinubu administration to publicly name every church and mosque that will benefit from the ₦8.05 billion set aside for religi…

…analysis of the state-by-state inflation data by The PUNCH showed that 19 states and the FCT, representing 20 of Nigeria’s 37 sub-national entities or 54.1 per cent, recorded annual all-items inflation rates above 30 per cent in June. The analysis also showed that Imo, which recorded the country’s lowest annual inflati…

…during a security raid on an illegal mining site in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Yakubu was reportedly among 14 persons arrested during a joint security operation at a gold mining site in Bamburu community, Gwagwalada Area Council, where he had gone to mine alongside other artisanal miners. Speaking with Daily…

FCT police arrest four suspects who specialize in carting away Bolt and Uber vehicles The FCT Police Command has arrested four (4) suspects who specialize in robbing commercial drivers, particularly Bolt and Uber drivers of their vehicles. Confirming the arrest to newsmen, SP Josephine Adeh, spokesperson of the command…

…Abdulrahman Mohammed and backed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, expressed confidence over the upload process, the situation was different in the camp of the Interim National Working Committee (INWC) led by Dr Tanimu Turaki. The fate of candidates who purchased the PDP’s nominatio…

…over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues FCT, Abuja - President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Moshood Akinwande to lead the Surveyors Council of Nigeria, with the inauguration of the new council set for Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Abuja.Alongside Akinwande's ap…

…shortly after a similar power interruption in parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, with thousands of households and businesses expected to be affected over the weekend. According to a statement issued on Saturday, July 18, 2026, by TCN's General Manager, Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the outage will affec…

…and implementing social protectionFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! FCT, Abuja - The federal ministry of humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction has said it has not commenced registration for any N50,000 National Support Allowance.Legit.ng reports that a viral message in Hausa had claimed that th…

…over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues FCT, Abuja - Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has emerged as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA)Badejo-Okusanya defeated two other senior lawyers in the association’s 2026 nationa…

…has not yet issued the letterFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! FCT, Abuja - More than three weeks after President Bola Tinubu publicly named Abdulrazak Namdas as director-general (DG) of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA), the former House of Representatives spokesperson has yet to rec…

…flood outlook compounds this, as the Federal Government has placed 33 states and the FCT on high flood alert, with over 14,000 communities, nearly 5,000 health facilities, and over 10,000 schools at risk between July and September. “All States and local governments must urgently clear blocked drainage channels and stop…

…N30, 000,000 linked to businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, to FG A Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court in Abuja, has granted a final forfeiture order of properties linked to businesswoman, Ms Aisha Achimugu to the Federal Government. The properties include jewelries worth N4,645,170, 294.9 billion (Fourt Billion, Six…

Man bags life imprisonment for the m#rder of his friend at a birthday party in Abuja The FCT Police Command has secured the conviction of Ekang Philip Bassey, who has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the FCT High Court 25, presided over by Hon. Justice M. S. Idris, for the death of Emeka Nnonifu, which occurred o…

…with 53 rooms/suites); Property No. 3130 within Cadastral Zone A04, Asokoro District, FCT, Abuja, comprising terraces; Property No. 3 Rhine Street, Maitama, Abuja (Meethaq Hotels Ltd., Maitama, with 15 rooms); and Plot No. 1241B, Asokoro District (No. 11A Yakubu Gowon Crescent), Asokoro District. Others are: Shop No. C…