Tag: #NyesomWike
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FCTA CLARIFIES NO MANDATORY SCHOOL CLOSURE ON NOVEMBER 28, REASSURES SECURITY FOR STUDENTS
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has denied rumors about a mandatory closure of all government schools in the FCT on November 28. Mr. Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, clarified that no such directive has been issued and called the reports false and misleading. Olayinka urged parents, students, and…
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FCTA TO ENFORCE PAYMENT OF GROUND RENT AND LAND USE FEES FROM NOVEMBER 26
Starting November 26, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is kicking into gear to enforce payments from defaulters owing Ground Rent, Land Use Change/Conversion fees, and bills for Right of Occupancy (R-of-O) and Certificate of Occupancy (C-of-O). This includes property buyers who haven’t registered interests with the mandatory Minister’s Consent or completed Deeds of Assignment.…
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FCT MINISTER NYESOM WIKE GIVES LAND USE VIOLATORS 14-DAY DEADLINE TO PAY ₦5M FINE
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued a 14-day ultimatum starting November 11, 2025, to property owners in key Abuja areas who converted their land use without official approval. They must pay a ₦5 million violation fee or face enforcement actions by the FCT Administration. Affected locations include Maitama, Asokoro, Wuse…
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PDP CRISIS DEEPENS: FACTION SACKS BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIRMAN, CALLS FOR UNITY
The ongoing crisis rocking Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated as the faction led by acting National Chairman Alhaji Muhammed Abdulrahman sacked the party’s Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman, Sen. Adolphus Wabara, citing loss of moral authority and political neutrality. This decision came at an emergency meeting of the newly constituted BoT, with Nyesom Wike…
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PDP CRISIS DEEPENS AS RIVAL FACTIONS SUSPEND EACH OTHER IN LEADERSHIP BATTLE
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) plunged further into chaos on Saturday as rival factions within its National Working Committee (NWC) took turns suspending each other, escalating the bitter leadership crisis. Led by National Secretary Sen. Samuel Anyanwu and backed by Minister Nyesom Wike, one faction suspended the party’s National Chairman, Umar Damagum, along with five…
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FCTA SAYS 90% OF RESIDENT DOCTORS’ DEMANDS APPROVED, URGES PATIENCE AMID IMPLEMENTATION
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has affirmed that it has met 90 percent of the demands put forward by resident doctors, with full implementation underway. Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, Mandate Secretary for Health and Environment Services, clarified this during an interview in Abuja after claims from the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD-FCTA) that none of…
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FCT MINISTER NYESOM WIKE LEADS DISCUSSION AT 2025 ASIA PACIFIC CITIES SUMMIT IN DUBAI
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, arrived in Dubai to participate in the prestigious 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum (2025APCS). Welcomed by Nigeria’s Consul General in Dubai, Ambassador Zayyanu Ibrahim, and officials from the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Wike represents Abuja on this global platform. Scheduled to lead…
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LIGHT UP ABUJA: WIKE INAUGURATES HYBRID SOLAR STREETLIGHT PROJECT TO BOOST SECURITY AND CUT COSTS
Abuja’s nights to shine bright with solar-powered lights featuring anti-vandal tech, securing the capital’s future. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike launched the “Light up Abuja” project, installing integrated hybrid solar streetlights across key districts and expressways to reduce crime and maintenance costs. The system includes surveillance modules and a control room to deter vandalism. Covering areas…
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RIVERS ELDERS URGE PEACE AND UNITY AS DEMOCRACY RETURNS
Elders call for reconciliation and stability following end of emergency rule in Rivers. Chief Ferdinand Alabraba, Rivers Elders Council chairman, praised President Tinubu’s decisive action lifting emergency rule and urged all political stakeholders to prioritize peace and unity. He commended Gov. Fubara, the state legislature, and former Governor Wike for fostering reconciliation and called for…
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FCT MINISTER NYESOM WIKE TO INAUGURATE 12 NEW ROADS, SOLAR LIGHTING PROJECTS
Major infrastructure boost kicks off in Abuja with new roads and solar lights under Light Up Abuja Programme. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike will inaugurate construction of 12 roads and solar lighting in key areas like Maitama, Asokoro, and the CBD from Sept. 18 to Oct. 16. Projects include arterial roads, access roads to bus terminals…
