Wike: Gwawalada Road Project to Boost Transport, Living Conditions
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, says the ongoing Gwawalada road project is aimed at improving transportation and living conditions for residents of the area. Wike stated this during an inspection of the project, where he commended the contractor, for the progress made so far. The minister expressed confidence […]
Wike Sets November Deadline for Apo-Karshi Road Handover
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory Administration says the completed Apo-Karshi Road will be handed over to residents by November, while the Bwari-Kubwa Road is expected to be completed by December. FCT Minister Nyesom Wike disclosed the timelines while inspecting the two projects on Thursday in Abuja. The Apo-Karshi Road was initially awarded several […]
Wike: FCT Hits 60% of 2026 Capital Budget
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory Administration has achieved 60 percent implementation of its 2026 capital budget despite delays in the release of funds, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has said. Wike disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while briefing journalists after inspecting five ongoing infrastructure projects across the Federal Capital Territory. The minister said […]
Wike Sets December Deadline for Major FCT Road Projects
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has set December 2026 as the deadline for completing and commissioning major ongoing road projects across the Federal Capital Territory. Wike gave the assurance on Tuesday in Abuja after inspecting several projects, including the Arterial Road N1 linking Wuye to Ring Road 2, the Tunga Madaki-Zuba Road and […]
2027: Wike Predicts Broader ‘Rainbow Coalition’ for Tinubu
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has predicted a larger political coalition in support of President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike spoke on Friday in Abuja while reacting to the recent visit of Osun State Governor-elect Ademola Adeleke to President Tinubu. The minister described Adeleke’s […]
Millennium Tower Needs ₦400bn, Wike Seeks Federal Intervention
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that more than ₦400 billion is now required to complete the long-abandoned Abuja Millennium Tower, prompting moves to secure direct Federal Government funding for the iconic project. Speaking after inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects across Abuja on Thursday, Wike said the […]
Tinubu Urges Better Judges’ Welfare to Strengthen Judicial Independence
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening judicial independence through improved welfare, security and modern infrastructure for judicial officers, saying judges cannot dispense justice effectively without a secure and dignified working environment. Represented by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), at the […]
Wasa Informal Sector Will Boost FCT Revenue,Businesses- Tinubu
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu says the newly developed Wasa Informal Sector Layout in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will stimulate economic growth, increase internally generated revenue and reduce the cost of doing business by providing a permanent and modern business environment for artisans and traders. The President made the declaration while commissioning the […]
Abuja Transitway Commissioning: Tinubu Pledges Nationwide Infrastructure Expansion
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has pledged to replicate the pace of infrastructure development currently underway in the Federal Capital Territory across the country, saying every region will benefit from improved roads, bridges, rail lines and other critical public infrastructure under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Speaking on Tuesday during the inauguration of the newly […]
Tinubu Commissions Karsana Road, Cuts Travel Time for Residents
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has commissioned a 10.5-kilometre road network linking Karsana West to the Outer Northern (Murtala Mohammed) Expressway, a move expected to unlock access to the 3,112-unit Renewed Hope Cities and Estates in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio at the inauguration on Friday, the President […]