Some protesters have taken to the streets in Abuja to demonstrate against the ongoing rally demanding an unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), from detention. Some of the counter-protesters at about 10.00 a.m., around the Labour House bridge in the central area. Some of them were…
Renowned veterinary doctor and former NVMA FCT chairman, Dr. Ifeanyi Ogbu, has been murdered in Abuja. Armed men reportedly invaded his Kubwa residence, abd¥cting him and his three children. While his wife and family prayed for his safety, his body was later found dumped by the roadside, with his children still missing. A friend, Andrew…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday called on the Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume to always prevail on the Senate to approve enough funds for the execution of projects in the capital city. Wike urged Ndume to ensure that the Senate increases the budget for the administration of the…
The Association of Resident Doctors of the Federal Capital Territory Administration has suspended the indefinite strike. The President of ARD-FCTA, Dr George Ebong, disclosed this to DAILY POST on Friday. He said its members are expected to resume work on Monday, 22nd September 2025, at 8 am. He noted that the strike suspension comes after…
The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory Administration (ARD-FCTA), has issued notice of an indefinite strike action over the refusal of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to address their demands. The strike is to take effect from Monday, 15th September 2025. In a press conference in Abuja on Monday, Dr. George Ebong said the…
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command on Wednesday disclosed the arrest of one Yahaya Saleh for attempting to secure the release of a suspected kidnapper who is under investigation. A statement by Josephine Adeh, the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, said Yahaya attempted to bribe the police investigators handling the kidnap case…
Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has challenged the Senator representing the Territory, Ms Ireti Kingibe to go to the satellite towns and campaign against his service in the President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet if indeed, she was sure of her political credentials. Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT…
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has declared a nationwide protest on Wednesday, July 2 over the continued closure of public primary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a statement, signed by its president, Olushola Oladoja, on Monday, NANS expressed serious displeasure at the closures that have lasted over two months, affecting…
The claim that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, allocated 2,082 hectares of land to one of his sons in Maitama and Asokoro, has been described as “another falsehood from the vault of those whose main job is to malign the FCT Minister.” Lere Olayinka, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications…
The Federal Capital Territory Chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) says it is mobilising to shut down the territory after President Bola Tinubu concludes his projects’ inauguration on July 3. The Chairman, Dr Stephen Knabayi, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NLC) in Abuja on Thursday. Knabayi explained that…