The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has accused the FCT Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Knabayi Adalo, of using the ongoing strike by teachers to pursue political interests, alleging that the industrial action was designed to discredit the administration. Wike, who described the strike…

…threw out the suitThe judge found that el-Rufai had filed similar suits before both the FCT High Court and the Federal High Court, accepting the respondents' argument that running parallel cases before courts of the same level created a risk of conflicting judgements. Abdulmalik also held that a court could not be used…

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The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi PhD. FCAI, has ordered a thorough investigation into the allegations that a mobilisation fee of N450,000 was demanded from citizens who went to the police station to report a case of N1 million fraud. Timothy Gabriel, a social commentator, made the accus…

…price per kgCost of 12.5kg refillLagos – some retail outlets₦1,600₦20,000Abuja/FCT – high-end locations₦1,650₦20,625Abuja/FCT – lower-end locations₦1,250₦15,625Iriebe, Rivers₦1,600₦20,000Ogun – Shagamu₦1,200₦15,000Biu, Borno₦1,650₦20,625Osun₦1,500₦18,750Lagos – Badagry₦1,200₦15…

…eight years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues.FCT, Abuja - Primary and secondary schools, universities, and other educational institutions across Nigeria will not hold academic activities on Friday, December 25, 2026, as the country observes Christmas Day, a federally recognised…

The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter, has rejected the indefinite strike declared by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), FCT Wing, directing secondary school teachers and education officers to report to work and continue their normal duties. The directive follo…

…covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.FCT, Abuja - The Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) has declared that Nigeria's N70,000 national minimum wage falls far short of what workers need to live with dignity, saying the amount…

A 33-year-old man identified as Monsuru Musa, was today October 7, caught writing the FCT Civil Service Commission promotional examination for his father, Musa Mohammed, who works in the FCT Fire Service. According to Lere Olayinka, spokesperson of the command, when the security deployed at the instance of the FCT Mini…

…over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.FCT, Abuja - Donald Duke, the former Cross River State governor and the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, has said he would bring petrol prices down to around N300 per litre if he wins the…

The FCT Police Command has arrested a new mum for k!lling her newborn baby with a razor bl@de. The command on October 4th received a distress call reporting the discovery of an abandoned baby in a nearby bush in Jabi area of the FCT. Responding to the report, police operatives from Jabi Division moved to the scene wher…

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has declared an indefinite strike in Abuja over unresolved disputes involving the promotion and career progression of teachers. The strike takes effect from Wednesday, October 7, 2026, following the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issu…

…rainfall is projected in parts of the North, South-East, South-South and the FCT, with below-normal rainfall expected in parts of Katsina, Zamfara, Kwara, Oyo and Ogun states. NiMet further warned of dry spells in parts of 14 states, including Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Kebbi, Niger, Plateau, Sokoto, Yobe and…

…covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.FCT, Abuja - Omoyele Sowore, activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) for the 2027 elections, has urged the federal government to raise the minimum wage of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)…

…queries are contained in the Annual Audit Report of the Auditor-General for the Six FCT Area Councils for the year ended December 31, 2021. The councils are Abaji, Abuja Municipal Area Council, Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje and Kwali. The report identified outstanding liabilities of about N7.65bn arising from unremitted pens…

…earlier reported that Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has addressed reports that Goodluck Jonathan is running for president in 2027.Wike dismissed claims by the Turaki-led faction that Jonathan is their presidential candidate, calling the move a form of fraud.Wike said he maintains a g…

…eight years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues FCT, Abuja - The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed that all 25 people on board its ATR 42 aircraft, designated NAF 931, perished when the plane came down in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State on October 6, 2026.The aircraft was carr…

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has intensified his campaign for President Bola Tinubu's second-term bid, declaring that securing the president's re-election in 2027 remains his singular, all-consuming political focus. Addressing town hall meetings with the Rumueme and Apara kingdoms in Obio-Akpor…

…security workPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Abuja, FCT - A public affairs analyst has described the director-general of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, as the most professional security chief to have led Nigeria's secret service, citing a series of operati…

…This was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by the Chairman of the NIPR FCT Chapter, Stanley Ogadigo. Odumosu said the spread of unverified information, particularly on social media, could create panic, heat the polity and encourage criminal activities such as banditry and kidnapping. Read the full stor…

Many motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have called on fuel marketers to further reduce the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol. The motorists we’re reacting to the decline in oil prices globally. Dangote Refinery recently reduced its gantry petrol price by N25 per litre, from N…

…Governors’ Forum and also endorsed by the 36 State chapters of the party and the FCT through the State Chairmen of the party,” the petition stated. It added: “The interview as confirmed from the recordings of the programme, we believe his position raises serious questions of party loyalty and compliance with the obliga…

CNG and electric buses are cutting fares on selected routes in the FCT, Lagos and EnuguBorno offers bus rides for ₦50, while Kaduna’s free CNG services have carried about 3.2 million passengersSeveral proposed fare cuts remain unimplemented, and reported savings apply to specific routes—not nationwidePAY ATTENTIO…

…remain in education. He disclosed that roughly 30 teachers drawn from Benue, Kaduna, the FCT, and Cote d'Ivoire have been recognised since the initiative began, and that plans are underway to extend coverage to more African countries.

…intelligence indicated that the area was mined with improvised explosive devices. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike also has criticised former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi over his claim that President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies contributed to his mother’s death. Meanwhile, Labour Party youth leaders proposed consu…