By Esther Ososanya Abuja’s gleaming roads, bridges, and urban upgrades under FCT Minister Nyesom Wike are now overshadowed by a severe waste management crisis, drawing concern from residents and top presidential aides. Tope Fasua, the Special Adviser to the President on Economic Affairs, warns that fly-tipping and unchecked refuse dumps are threatening the capital’s progress. …
The Federal Government (FG), through the Presidential Compressed Natural Gas Initiative (PCNGi), has donated four 50-seater hybrid buses to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). FCT Minister Nyesom Wike received the handover on Thursday in Abuja. Presenting the vehicles, PCNGi Chief Executive Officer and Program Director Michael Oluwagbemi said the donation reflects President Bola Ahmed …
By Esther Ososanya Commercial drivers in the Federal Capital Territory are raising the alarm over worsening inconsistencies in fuel prices across filling stations, warning that the rising costs paired with passenger resistance to fare hikes are crippling their daily income and pushing many closer to financial collapse. For the past five days, the capital city …
By Esther Ososanya Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has directed officials to produce the list of ground rent defaulters for immediate enforcement action, warning that the grace period granted earlier in the year has long expired. Speaking in Abuja during the inauguration of a committee on the abuse of the Land …
By Esther Ososanya The Federal Capital Territory is witnessing a growing backlash over the rising number of posters and billboards bearing the image of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. The displays, many of them positioned on pedestrian bridges, highway medians, roundabouts, and government buildings, have sparked sharp criticism from residents, who describe them as a “needless …
By Esther Ososanya The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday inaugurated two committees to tackle land-related issues, including disputes at River Park Estate and the widespread abuse of the Land Use Act in Abuja. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Wike described the assignments as “very important” in streamlining the activities …
By Esther Ososanya The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has announced plans to begin compulsory hepatitis screening for food handlers in Abuja. The move targets vendors in restaurants, markets, bakeries, and canteens. This initiative aims to prevent the spread of hepatitis and foodborne illnesses in the capital. It will also boost consumer confidence in the …
By Esther Ososanya The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has vowed to sanction Health Maintenance Organisations (HMOs) under the FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) that fail to remit payments to healthcare providers. This follows persistent complaints from hospitals despite the government’s clearance of billions in arrears. Mr Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications …
At Junior Secondary School, Sokale Dutse Alhaji in Abuja, students no longer hold their bladders in shame or sneak between bushes to relieve themselves. For the first time in the school’s history, clean, solar-powered toilets now stand proudly behind the classroom block, providing much-needed sanitation and restoring the dignity of every student. Megastar Media’s Donation …
By Esther Ososanya Acting Vice Chancellor of Yakubu Gowon University (formerly University of Abuja), Prof. Lar Patricia Manko, has rejected claims by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike that the university illegally seized 11,000 hectares of land. She clarified that the land was legitimately allocated by the federal government and is critical to the institution’s long-term growth. …
