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Alleged FCT land-grabbing: Sowore leads hundreds in protest against Wike

May 24, 2026May 24, 2026 Aminu Imam

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, yesterday led hundreds of protesters through parts of Abuja in a demonstration against alleged land grabbing in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The protesters accused the administration of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, of revoking and reallocating legally acquired lands to political allies and associates. Carrying placards and chanting solidarity songs, the demonstrators demanded the protection of public spaces, particularly Jabi Lake and Jabi Park, warning against attempts to privatize or encroach on the areas. Some of the banners displayed inscriptions…

‘How el-Rufa’i revoked Gowon’s Abuja land’ – Bishop Kukah

May 20, 2026May 20, 2026 Aminu Imam

Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Hassan Kukah, has revealed how former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nasir el-Rufa’i, revoked a plot of land belonging to former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, in Abuja. Kukah spoke yesterday in Abuja, while reviewing Gowon’s autobiography: ‘My Life of Duty and Allegiance’, published by Havilah Group. The cleric, known for his interventions on national issues and reflections on Nigeria’s political history, used the occasion to recount some of the difficulties Gowon faced after leaving office, including his years in exile following…

Senate approves ₦2.2tr FCT Budget for 2026

May 9, 2026May 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

The 10th Senate has passed the 2026 Statutory Appropriation Bill for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), approving a total expenditure of ₦2.285 trillion for the development and administration of the nation’s capital. The passage was sequel to the presentation and consideration of the harmonised report of the Senate and House of Representatives Committees on the FCT. The report was presented by the Vice-Chairman of the Senate Committee on FCT, Senator Austin Akobundu, on behalf of the Chairman, Senator Ibrahim Bomai. In his presentation, Senator Akobundu, who noted the committees recommended…

Tinubu allocates Abuja land to Ambassadors-designate

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As Wike pushes diplomatic investment drive Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the allocation of land in Abuja to Ambassadors and High Commissioners-Designate, as part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic relations and deepen Nigeria’s international engagement. Wike disclosed this yesterday during a courtesy visit by the envoys, led by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Dunoma Umar Ahmed, at his residence in Life Camp, Abuja. He said the initiative was aimed at ensuring that…

Scores feared dead, as suspected herdsmen sack community near FCT

March 26, 2026March 26, 2026 Aminu Imam

A community located near Jumai Estate in Mararaba, Aso-A, a boundary area between Abuja and Nasarawa State, has been attacked by suspected herdsmen, leaving several persons dead and many others injured. It was gathered that the attack, which began yesterday morning, has so far claimed no fewer than six lives, although the exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed. According to sources, the violence was triggered by an earlier clash between a farmer and a herder, which reportedly led to the death of the herder. The farmer, whose identity is yet…

Kidnappers raid Abuja suburbs, residents share terrifying ordeal

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

…20 victims rescued after fierce gun battle Residents of Peze and Kungabokun communities in the Byazhin-Across area of Kubwa, within Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have recounted terrifying experiences following a wave of kidnappings by suspected gunmen. Community members said the attackers had repeatedly invaded homes over the past two weeks, abducting men, women and children. Locals estimate that between 15 and 20 residents were kidnapped during the period, with some families forced to pay ransoms of about ₦500,000. According to a resident, Pastor Tony Anotu,…

All-FCT sports association honor Gen. Chris Musa (rtd)

March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

The All-Federal Capital Territory Sports Association, (AFSA), has conferred its “Ambassador of Fair Play” award on Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd) for his deep passion for sports and youth development, describing these as essential drivers of security and stability in any nation. Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Chairman of the AFSA Board of Trustees, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, led the delegation that presented the award to the Minister during a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Defence at Ship House, Abuja. Dogara emphasized…

Shi’ites protest across North over Iran’s leader Khamenei’s killing

March 3, 2026March 3, 2026 Aminu Imam

Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), widely known as Shi’ites and led by Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, staged protests across Gombe, Niger, Kano, Bauchi, Yobe and Sokoto states on Sunday, in response to the killing of Iranian leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a joint US-Israeli airstrike. The Nigeria Police Force, in response to rising tensions, ordered Commissioners of Police across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to boost surveillance, especially in the North Central, North East, and North West regions. Authorities emphasized intelligence-led policing, collaboration with religious and…

Abuja original inhabitants deserve political priority

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Aminu Imam

By Jumai Ahmadu, PhD. For over five decades, since the creation of Abuja as Nigeria’s Federal Capital, the original inhabitants have borne the heaviest cost of the nation’s unity project. Their ancestral lands were taken in the name of national progress, with promises of resettlement, compensation, and full integration into the new city. Half a century later, much of that promise remains unfulfilled. Across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), indigenous communities continue to experience displacement, loss of farmlands, cultural erosion, and economic uncertainty. While Abuja has grown into a modern…

FCT: Low turnout, technical glitches mar Council elections

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As Wike, ADC raise concerns The Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) yesterday were marked by low voter turnout and reports of technical hitches at some polling units, prompting concerns from the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and the African Democratic Congress (ADC). While touring polling units across the territory, Wike expressed disappointment over the poor turnout of voters. At a polling unit in Karshi, he encountered only electoral officials on duty, with no voters in sight. Engaging an ad-hoc official, a member of the National Youth Service…