Political analysis, national security dispatches, and court proceedings from across Nigeria.
FCTPublic school teachers across the Federal Capital Territory have resumed academic activities after their union suspended a week-long strike. The Nigeria Union of Teachers took the decision after reviewing new commitments made by the FCT administration aimed at resolving the dispute. Union chairman Abdullahi Shafa explained that the government’s intervention, led by Minister Nyesom Wike, […]
FCTThe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has intervened in the ongoing teachers’ strike, directing immediate payment of allowances and salaries to affected workers. Wike announced the move after a meeting with officials of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, aimed at resolving the lingering crisis. He said funds originally allocated to area councils […]
FCTFCT Minister Nyesom Wike has formally granted lands to members of the Council of Traditional Rulers and eliminated all statutory charges on their titles, honoring their historical and civic contributions. The initiative follows instructions from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Addressing the gathering in Abuja on Friday, Wike emphasized the need to recognize indigenous residents who […]
FCTFCT Minister Nyesom Wike has pledged to deepen collaboration with Japan, emphasizing the country’s crucial role in accelerating Abuja’s development according to its master plan. The minister made the remarks while receiving Japanese Ambassador Suzuki Hideo and officials from JICA at a courtesy meeting in Abuja. Wike applauded Japan for its consistent engagement in improving […]
FCTFCT Minister, Nyesom Wike has reassured the diplomatic community that Abuja offers a secure and enabling environment for their work. Speaking at the Saint Patrick’s Day reception and the opening of Ireland’s new embassy, he highlighted improvements in security and infrastructure under President Bola Tinubu. Wike stressed that transforming Abuja into a competitive and globally […]
FCTThe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says there is no banditry in Abuja, insisting that the city remains secure despite occasional criminal incidents. Wike spoke on Monday while inspecting ongoing projects in the Federal Capital Territory. He acknowledged that crimes such as kidnapping may occur in major cities but maintained that reports […]