Wike Sacks Acting FCT Revenue Service Chairman
On
December 5, 2025, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom
Wike, announced the dismissal of Michael Ango, the Acting Executive Chairman of
the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS).
The decision was conveyed through a statement issued by Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media, Lere Olayinka.
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Life and Living in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory
The
Federal Capital Territory (FCT), with Abuja as its center-piece, represents
Nigeria’s bold experiment in planned urban development and national unity.
Established
in 1976 to replace Lagos as the capital, the FCT was designed to be
geographically neutral, positioned in the heart of the country to symbolize
inclusivity and balance among Nigeria’s diverse ethnic groups.
Today, it stands as a vibrant hub where modern infrastructure, political power, and cultural diversity converge.
Breathing Hope into Abuja’s Future
The
Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has unveiled a bold and timely
initiative titled “Breathe Clean Air in Abuja”, a campaign designed to
confront one of Nigeria’s most persistent public health and environmental
challenges: household air pollution.
Launched at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, the program drew government officials, development partners, environmental experts, and schoolchildren, signaling a collective commitment to healthier living and sustainable energy practices.
FCTA Offers Gas Cylinders and Free Refills to 5,000 Households
The
Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has launched a significant
initiative aimed at easing the burden of rising cooking gas prices on
residents.
Under this program, the administration is distributing gas cylinders to 5,000 households across Abuja, coupled with free refills to ensure immediate relief.
Payments for Waste Evacuation in FCT Now Performance-Based - Wike
The
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has entered a new era of accountability in
public sanitation management, following the announcement by Minister Nyesom
Wike that payments to waste evacuation contractors will henceforth be strictly
tied to performance.
This policy shift, unveiled during an interactive session with 54 newly engaged contractors in Abuja, signals a decisive break from the past and a bold attempt to instill discipline, efficiency, and transparency in the capital’s waste management system.
FCT Security Spokespersons Forum Strategises to Strengthen Inter-Agency Collaboration
In a bid
to enhance security coordination and public communication within Nigeria’s Federal
Capital Territory (FCT), the FCT Security Spokespersons Forum convened a
strategic meeting aimed at reinforcing inter-agency collaboration.
The gathering took place at the Federal Fire Service FCT Command Headquarters in Kubwa, Abuja, and brought together spokespersons and public relations officers from a wide array of security and emergency response agencies operating within the territory.
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Dialogue of Governance: Nyesom Wike’s Media Parley in the FCT
In a bid
to foster transparency, accountability, and open communication with the public,
the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, recently
convened a high-profile media parley, streamed live on National Television.
The event, which drew significant attention from political observers and the press corps, served as a platform for the minister to articulate his vision for the capital territory, address pressing urban development challenges, and respond to questions from journalists on a wide array of policy issues.
COMMISSIONING OF THE NEWLY PROVIDED ENGINEERING INFRASTRUCTURE IN WUYE DISTRICT, ABUJA
In a landmark event that underscores the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s renewed commitment to infrastructural development, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, officially commissioned the newly completed engineering infrastructure in Wuye District, Abuja, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
This commissioning marks a significant milestone in the ongoing transformation of the capital city under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
REPORT ON THE FLAG-OFF OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF COLLECTOR ROAD CO1 IN INSTITUTION AND RESEARCH DISTRICT
On
October 17, 2025, a significant milestone in the infrastructural development of
the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was marked with the ceremonial flag-off of
the construction of Collector Road CO1 in the Institution and Research
District.
This event, held with great fanfare and attended by dignitaries from the legal, political, and academic communities, underscored the government's commitment to enhancing connectivity and fostering development in strategic areas of the capital.
Flag-Off of the Main Carriageways of Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX): A Milestone in Abuja’s Infrastructure Development
On October 15, 2025, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) witnessed a landmark event with the official flag-off of the main carriageways of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX), a critical infrastructure project aimed at transforming the transportation landscape of Abuja.
No FCT Judge Will Live in Rented Apartment by 2027 - Wike
In a bold declaration aimed at improving the welfare of judicial officers, Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that by the end of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s first term in office, no judge serving in the FCT High Court will be living in rented accommodation.
FCT MINISTER LAUNCHES DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENCES FOR HEADS OF FEDERAL COURTS IN ASOKORO, ABUJA
In a bold stride toward judicial reform and infrastructural advancement, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, today, October 13, 2025, officially flagged off the design and construction of residences for the heads of federal courts in Asokoro, Abuja.
Construction of Collector Road CN2 from Arterial N16 Including ILS 5 within Katampe District
The
construction of Collector Road CN2, officially named Emmanuel I. Ogala Street,
marks a significant infrastructural development within the Katampe District of
Abuja, Nigeria.
This project, flagged off by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is part of a broader initiative aimed at enhancing connectivity, boosting economic activity, and improving urban living standards across the Federal Capital City.
Provision of Engineering Infrastructure to Outstanding Layouts within Guzape
In a bold
stride toward urban transformation and infrastructural equity, the Federal
Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), under the leadership of Minister
Nyesom Wike, has launched a comprehensive initiative titled “Provision of
Engineering Infrastructure to Outstanding Layouts within Guzape.”
This project, flagged off on October 8, 2025, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to modernize and expand Abuja’s urban landscape.
Nyesom Wike, Hon. Minister, Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory
Wike Declares War on Illegal Settlements in FCT, Says Poverty Is No Excuse for Criminality
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a firm warning to illegal occupants residing in shanties across Abuja, declaring that they will be evicted as part of a sweeping effort to restore order and enhance security in the capital city.
Speaking during his monthly ministerial press briefing, Wike emphasized that poverty cannot be used as a justification for unlawful occupation or criminal behavior, insisting that the government will not tolerate lawlessness under any guise.
Reviving Karu: FCT Minister Flags Off Road Reconstruction Project
In a bold
stride toward infrastructural renewal, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has officially flagged off the emergency
reconstruction of the Karu Road, a 5.4-kilometre stretch from the Karu
Interchange to the Customs Clinic Junction within the Abuja Municipal Area
Council.
This initiative marks a significant milestone in the FCT Administration’s commitment to improving the quality of life in satellite towns and aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
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Official Flag-Off of the Magistrate Court Construction at Jabi District,
Abuja
In a landmark ceremony held in the heart of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, the official flag-off of the construction of a magistrate court complex at Jabi District was performed by the Honorable Minister of the FCT, Chief Barrister Nyesom Wike. The event marked a significant stride in the administration’s commitment to strengthening judicial infrastructure and expanding access to justice across Abuja.
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Wike’s
Abuja Offensive - Security, Sanity, and the Politics of Power
By
Solomon Etuk, Abuja Bureau Chief
ABUJA - In a media chat that felt more
like a declaration of war than a routine press briefing, Nigeria’s Honourable
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, laid bare his
uncompromising vision for the capital city.
Held at his official residence in Abuja, the session was a masterclass in political candour, administrative resolve, and rhetorical firepower.
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Wike Roars on his
Vision, Verdicts, and Vows on Politics, Abuja and more …
In a
characteristically forthright and impassioned media chat held at his official
residence in Abuja, Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital
Territory, Nyesom Wike, once again demonstrated his unflinching resolve to
reshape the capital city’s governance and security architecture.
The session, which unfolded earlier today, was marked by a blend of candid reflections, bold declarations, and political counterpunches that underscored Wike’s combative style and his vision for the FCT.
Abuja in Focus: Coalition Politics, Urban Renewal, and the Capital's Rising Voice
Abuja, Nigeria As the
political heartbeat of Nigeria, Abuja never sleeps, and this past week was no
exception. From strategic opposition alliances to sweeping economic
conversations, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) played host to a series of
developments that echo far beyond its skyline.
Power Plays and Political
Reconfigurations
The nation’s capital saw a convergence of heavyweights, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rotimi Amaechi, in a meeting that many are calling the start of an “opposition renaissance.” With whispers of a united front to challenge the ruling APC in the 2027 elections, analysts say this “coalition of veterans” could redefine Nigeria’s political map.
