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• ADC Denounces Repeated Venue Denials in Abuja as Political Sabotage Ahead of National Convention

  Published: Apr 14, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The African Democratic Congress has condemned the repeated refusal of event centers in Abuja to host its upcoming national convention. Media sub-committee chairman Kola Ologbondiya...

• Performing Musicians Association Announces Strategic Repositioning of Abuja as Nigeria’s Premier Hub for Live Entertainment and Youth Empowerment

  Published: Apr 4, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The FCT chapter of the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) has unveiled a comprehensive reform agenda aimed at ending years of institutional stagnation. Un...

• FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Condemns Disloyalty Among Political Appointees During Landmark Joint Party Stakeholder Meeting

  Published: Mar 31, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, criticized individuals who have turned against his leadership after securing appointments through his influence. Address...

• Federal Capital Territory Minister Authorizes Fee Waivers On Land Titles For Indigenous Traditional Rulers In Abuja

  Published: Mar 28, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Minister Nyesom Wike has issued land allocation documents to the FCT Council of Traditional Rulers while scrapping all associated statutory charges. The directive, approved by Pres...

• FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Grants Land Allocations and Statutory Fee Waivers to Abuja Traditional Council Members

  Published: Mar 27, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Following a presidential directive, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has allocated land parcels to traditional rulers and waived all associated statutory fees. The move aims to recognize t...

• Abuja Police Dismantle Fraud Syndicate Following Alleged N150 Million Land Scam Impersonating FCT Minister Nyesom Wike

  Published: Mar 26, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Four suspects have been detained by the Abuja Police Command for allegedly defrauding a retired military officer and several others of 150 million Naira. The syndicate reportedly p...

• Niger State Police Dismantle Multi-State Livestock Theft Syndicate Following High Speed Vehicle Interception

  Published: Mar 25, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Operatives of the Niger State Police Command arrested three members of a specialized criminal network involved in stealing domestic animals across three Nigerian territories. The s...

• Health Advocates Demand Six Month Paid Maternity Leave to Combat Rising Child Malnutrition in Abuja

  Published: Mar 25, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria has called on the Federal Capital Territory Administration to implement extended paid maternity leave and increase nutritional inv...

• Nigeria Police Force Inspector General Tunji Disu Orders Immediate Nationwide Redeployment of Commissioners to State Commands and FCT

  Published: Mar 23, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Inspector General of Police Tunji Disu has sanctioned a sweeping administrative reshuffle, assigning new Commissioners of Police to several critical state commands and the Federal...

• Economics Expert Sarah Ivie Adidi Announces 2027 Legislative Bid for Abuja AMAC and Bwari Federal Constituency

  Published: Mar 23, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Hon. Sarah Ivie Adidi has officially declared her candidacy for the House of Representatives, aiming to represent the AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency in the 2027 general elections....

• FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Mandates Peace and Political Tolerance Ahead of 2027 General Election Cycle

  Published: Mar 20, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has issued a directive for residents to maintain civil order and religious harmony following the conclusion of the Ramadan fas...

• FCT Minister Nyesom Wike Champions Satellite Town Development as Pillar of President Tinubu’s Infrastructure Agenda

  Published: Mar 18, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Minister Nyesom Wike has called for continued public support for the presidency, citing a strategic shift toward developing Abuja’s long-neglected satellite towns. During an inspec...