Wike Hails Abuja’s Transformation, Urges Citizens to Protect Public Assets

Wike Hails Abuja’s Transformation, Urges Citizens to Protect Public Assets

By: Sofiat Adenekan The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has praised the “incredible transformation” across Abuja. Speaking after an inspection tour of infrastructure projects in Gwagwalada, Kwali, and other districts, the minister said the pace and quality of development across both urban and rural communities reflect a new chapter for the nation’s capital. “Abuja is becoming something else. These developments are not just in the city; they’re reaching rural […]

May 31, 2025 3

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10 Years On, Nigeria’s Anti-Violence Law Struggles to Deliver Justice

By: Juliet Onwurah DG NAPTIP, reminded participants that under the law, domestic abuse is a criminal offence, not a private affair. “If your life is under threat, it ceases to be a husband-and-wife matter. It becomes a matter of state concern.” Photo Credit: Invictus Africa When Nigeria passed the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act in 2015, it was celebrated as a landmark legal victory, a blueprint for justice in […]

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Transformational Leadership Drives Nigeria’s Progress as Stakeholders Honour Prof. Sulaiman

By Julian Osamoto The intellectual tone of the event was further enriched by references to historic leadership models. A speaker cited British Admiral Lord Vincent’s tribute to Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson: “There is but one Nelson,” praising his ability to inspire excellence among peers, an attribute mirrored in Prof. Sulaiman’s impact at NILDS. Photo Credit: Oluwakemi Kindness/Democracy Radio In an atmosphere of reflection, vision, and resounding calls for national renewal, stakeholders […]

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Wike Cracks Down on Ground Rent Defaulters in Abuja

By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to property owners in Abuja who have failed to pay their ground rents and other statutory taxes, declaring that non-compliance will no longer be tolerated. Speaking on Wednesday during a media tour of ongoing and completed infrastructure projects in the FCT, Wike emphasized that the renewed revenue enforcement efforts will not be […]

May 28, 2025 3

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Wike Debunks Abuja Suicide Bombing Rumour

Warns Against Misinformation By Sofiat Adenekan The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday dismissed widespread reports of a suicide bombing in Abuja. He described the claims as deliberate misinformation aimed at inciting panic and undermining ongoing reforms by the FCT Administration. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday during an inspection tour of infrastructure projects across the territory, Wike clarified that there is no evidence to support […]

May 28, 2025 7

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DG NILDS Commends Kwara United for Securing 2025 Federation Cup Final Spot

By: Sofiat Adenekan The Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Sulaiman, has extended warm congratulations to Kwara United Football Club for their historic qualification to the final of the 2025 President Federation Cup. In a statement released by his Media Aide, Mohammad Abdulkadri, Professor Sulaiman described the 1-0 semi-final triumph over Enugu Rangers—widely regarded as tournament favorites—as a testament to the Harmony […]

May 27, 2025 7

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FCT Ground Rent: President Tinubu Grants 14-Day Grace to Defaulters

By Sofiat Adenekan President Bola Tinubu, has intervened in the ongoing enforcement actions against ground rent defaulters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), approving a 14-day grace period for affected property owners to settle outstanding obligations and regularise their documentation. This development was announced by the Director of Land Administration in the FCT, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, during a press briefing held Monday night in Abuja. According to Nwankwoeze, the FCT Administration […]

May 27, 2025 3

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FCTA Seals FIRS, Access Bank, TotalEnergies Over Unpaid Ground Rent

By Sofiat Adenekan The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday sealed the offices of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Access Bank, and Total Energy in Wuse, Abuja, over long-standing non-payment of ground rent. The enforcement, led by the Director of Lands at the FCTA, Chijioke Nwakwoeze, is part of a wider crackdown on 4,794 properties whose titles were revoked on March 18, 2025, due to accumulated rent arrears. […]

May 26, 2025 6

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Re-distribute 753 Seized Duplexes to Homeless Abuja Residents, Left Group Tells FG

By Chinedu Echianu A coalition of Left-Wing Groups under the aegis of Network of Abuja Left Groups, has called for the redistribution of the 753 duplexes in the Lokogoma District of Abuja, seized from former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emiefele, to homeless and displaced persons in Abuja. This is contained in a statement released in Abuja and jointly signed by heads of ten left wing organizations […]

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