National Assembly Passes N2.28 Trillion FCT 2026 Budget

National Assembly Passes N2.28 Trillion FCT 2026 Budget The national assembly has passed the N2.285 trillion 2026 appropriation bill for the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT). The bill scaled third reading at the senate and the house of representatives during plenary. While presenting a report on the budget at the green chamber, Muktar Betara, chairman of the house committee on FCT, said Nyesom Wike, FCT minister, defended the money bill before […]

May 16, 2026 7

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FCT Police Begin Constable Recruitment Exam as CP Sanusi Inspects Abuja Centre

By Toffa Momoh ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Tuesday commenced the written examination for the recruitment of Police Specialist and General Duty Constables across designated centres nationwide. The exercise began April 28, 2026, with the Police Officers’ Wives Association Secondary School, Abuja, as one of the examination centres in the FCT. Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, visited the Abuja centre to assess […]

April 29, 2026 20

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“We Have Turned Satellite Towns Into Cities” – FCT Minister

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that the FCT Administration has successfully bridged the developmental gap between the city center and suburban areas through the provision of key infrastructure. Speaking during a routine inspection of major infrastructure projects in the FCT’s satellite towns, on Friday, the Minister emphasized that the administration’s focus has transformed peripheral districts into vibrant, functional […]

April 29, 2026 20

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NHRC Town Hall Urges Human Rights Overhaul in FCT Policing

By Toffa Momoh ABUJA - The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has hosted a strategic town hall for Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) from the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to improve on accountability and human rights friendly policing in the FCT. Senior officials from the Police Service Commission (PSC), Nigeria Police Force, and NHRC gathered to address frontline policing challenges amid Nigeria's drive for accountable security. The Executive Secretary Tony Ojukwu, […]

April 22, 2026 27

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Wike Inspects Key FCT Projects Ahead Of Tinubu’s Third Anniversary, Warns Contractors On Deadlines

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has inspected several major infrastructure projects slated for commissioning during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s third anniversary celebration. The inspection covered the Arterial Road N16 Interchange linking Jahi and Gwarimpa, the Transit Way N2 bridges connecting Wuse District and the Central Business District, the access road in the Institution and Research District near the Body of Benchers, […]

April 17, 2026 19

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Wike Says 2027 Elections Won’t Stall FCT Projects, Hits Back At Atiku Criticism

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has assured residents that infrastructure development in the FCT will not slow down due to political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking to journalists on Thursday, April 16, 2026, after inspecting the Federal Highway 105 to Kuje town road and the dualization of the Kuje-Gwagwalada road, Wike said the administration remains focused on its […]

April 17, 2026 20

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PHOTO NEWS: NDC Expands in FCT as AMAC Meeting Draws Cross-Party Support

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja Members of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) from the AMAC Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory have held a stakeholder meeting, bringing together new members and recent decampees from various political parties. The meeting also had in attendance state executive officials from several major parties, including the APC, PDP, LP, ADC, NNPP, and SDP, many of whom expressed interest in joining the NDC. The […]

April 17, 2026 12

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FEATURE: FCT Minister Calls Kugbo Bus Terminal Damage “Natural Disaster,” Denies Blocking ADC Convention

By Toffa Momoh ABUJA — The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described damage to the Kugbo Bus Terminal as a natural disaster caused by a severe windstorm, not structural failure. He also denied claims that his office blocked the African Democratic Congress from securing a venue for its national convention. Wike spoke to journalists after an extensive inspection of ongoing infrastructure projects across the FCT. Kugbo […]

April 17, 2026 16

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Gbajabiamila Hails FCT Minister for Landmark Hypercity-Carrefour Agreement

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has lauded the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for providing an enabling environment for private businesses to thrive, describing the Minister's role in facilitating the landmark partnership between Hypercity and Carrefour as commendable. Speaking on behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the franchise signing ceremony in Abuja on Tuesday, Gbajabiamila described […]

April 17, 2026 15

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