Workers under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) on Monday began an indefinite strike, shutting down government offices across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its area councils. The action followed the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued to the FCTA over unresolved labour and welfare issues. The …
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has sealed Divine Hope Orphanage and Less Privileged Home in Kagini, Abuja, over alleged involvement in illegal child trafficking and other child welfare violations. The Director of Child Development at the FCT Women Affairs Secretariat, Idris Attah, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Monday. He said authorities …
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) said it has commenced an unprecedented audit of 760 federal road projects valued at ₦36 trillion. The nationwide special tracking exercise is in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Works to ensure transparency and value in public infrastructure spending. In a statement on Monday, December …
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday upheld a Federal High Court judgment barring the Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS), also known as the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), from stopping motorists, impounding vehicles, or imposing fines. The original ruling was delivered last year by Justice Evelyn Maha in a suit filed by human …
The Federal Capital Territory has rolled out plans for an inclusive, community-focused commemoration of the 2025 World AIDS Day. The Health Services and Environment Secretariat confirmed the activities on Thursday through its media aide, Bola Ajao. The Secretariat will host a one-day high-level symposium on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in Abuja, starting at 10 a.m. …
Filling stations in Abuja have lowered petrol prices following the federal government’s suspension of a planned 15% import duty on petrol and diesel. On Friday, Ranoil and Empire stations reduced prices to N940 and N949 per litre, down from N955, representing a drop of N6 to N15 per litre. Chinedu Ukadike, spokesperson for the Independent …
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday stated that the administration of President Bola Tinubu cannot address every developmental challenge in the nation’s capital. Wike made the remarks during his monthly media parley, responding to criticisms from former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi over the state of public schools …
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday assured residents that the FCT Administration (FCTA) is taking all necessary measures to protect them amid ongoing disputes surrounding Rivers Park Estate in Lugbe. Speaking during his monthly press briefing in Abuja, Wike emphasised that the administration would not succumb to blackmail while …
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has assured that before the end of President Bola Tinubu’s first tenure, judges of the FCT High Court will no longer live in rented apartments. Wike gave the assurance on Monday during the flag-off ceremony for the design and construction of official residences for the …
The federal government has assured that the ongoing rehabilitation of the Abuja–Keffi motorway will be completed by December 2026, despite current challenges. Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, gave the assurance on Thursday during an inspection of the Maraba–Nyanya section of the 43.6-kilometre project. He said about 41 kilometres have been completed up to …
