Political analysis, national security dispatches, and court proceedings from across Nigeria.
FCTThe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the demolition of buildings constructed illegally on land allocated to foreign embassies in Katampe Extension, Abuja. Wike made the announcement on Friday while addressing journalists during an inspection of ongoing infrastructure projects in the Federal Capital Territory. He said the buildings were constructed without […]
FCTThe Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has approved the confirmation of appointment for 1,659 workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The workers were among 2,281 candidates who participated in a confirmation examination conducted by the FCT Civil Service Commission on February 28, 2026. According to a statement issued on Sunday, […]
FCTINEC has formally concluded the February 21 Area Council elections by presenting certificates of return to AMAC Chairman Christopher Maikalangu, his deputy Mohammed Nadabo, and other winners across the FCT. The commission described the ceremony as the final step in confirming six chairmen, their deputies, and 62 councillors elected in the polls. Resident Electoral Commissioner […]
FCTThe African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Dr Moses Paul, and the Obidient Movement have outright rejected the outcome of Saturday’s election, claiming widespread rigging, voter suppression, and intimidation. They insist the results do not reflect the true will of Abuja residents. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Christopher […]
FCTA fresh political clash has erupted in Abuja as Senator Ireti Kingibe openly challenged Minister Nyesom Wike’s decision to restrict movement ahead of the FCT area council elections. Kingibe described the curfew as unjustified and unnecessary, insisting there is no security threat to warrant such a sweeping order in a democratic society. Wike had directed […]
FCTThe chairmanship candidate of the African Democratic Congress for Abuja Municipal Area Council Moses Paul has openly warned FCT Minister Nyesom Wike against any attempt to manipulate results in the February 21 council election. Paul popularly known as Dr Mo declared that the will of the people must prevail and insisted that vote writing would […]