The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved over N8 billion in funding, allocating N1 billion for security gadgets and N7.3 billion for waste management services in Abuja districts.

Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike has declared that peace has now returned to his state, Rivers, following President Bola Tinubu's mediating influence on him and Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The post FCT Polls: Running in PDP was a big risk – Wike appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja When tear gas drifted across Kuchako Polling Unit in Kuje on Saturday afternoon during the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections, Blessing Yakubu did not run, not immediately. The 34-year-old hairdresser had spent much of the day at the polling unit, waiting as officials worked through accreditation, counting and recording, her voter’s card […] The post Warning signs for 2027 appeared first on Vanguard News.

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) announced plans for a bilateral power supply agreement with NNPC Limited to enhance electricity supply in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory.

The Federal Capital Territory High Court has issued an order prohibiting the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) from arresting or confiscating private vehicles not used for commercial purposes on Abuja roads within its jurisdiction.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, has approved the nullification and cancellation of 485 land title applications after they failed integrity checks.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arrested 20 individuals for alleged vote buying and electoral offenses during the recently concluded Federal Capital Territory (FCT) local government elections.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in five of the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) during the weekend elections, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured a win in Gwagwalada, highlighting a strong endorsement of President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing reforms, according to the party’s National Chairman, Professor Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda. The post FCT Polls: APC wins 5 Councils, PDP one appeared first on Vanguard News.

Residents of Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are calling for an increase in the number of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses, stating that the current fleet is insufficient to meet commuters' needs despite the government's promise.

Joshua Ishaku of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared the winner of the Bwari Area Council chairmanship election in the Federal Capital Territory.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, of interfering in the FCT elections.

Elections in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) were characterized by late starts, low voter turnout, and issues with the BVAS accreditation system.

Police in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory have arrested 13 individuals suspected of armed robbery.

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Executive Committee has approved a ₦1.13 billion contract for the emergency procurement of advanced communication gadgets to strengthen Abuja's security.

Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has reiterated that Ireti Kingibe will not return to the Senate in 2027, insisting that the lawmaker has “no project to show” for her time in…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has uncovered a suspected child trafficking operation disguised as an orphanage home in the Saburi area of Abuja. The post FCT Police rescue 21…

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant Dr. Gbenga Hashim has rejected claims of electoral victories by the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Federal Capital Territory, calling the recent Area Council election outcomes a 'political illusion'.

FORMER Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George, Tuesday, urged President Bola Tinubu to call the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, to order, saying his (Wike’s) conduct during Saturday's election in Abuja was a complete embarrassment to Nigerians. The post Bode George to Tinubu: Stop Wike before it’s too late appeared first on Vanguard News.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has declared that the just-concluded Area Council elections have effectively separated the nation's true political players from "roadside" p

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council polls saw the All Progressives Congress (APC) secure victory in five of six councils, leading to reactions from FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo. The EFCC also arrested 20 suspects for electoral fraud, including vote buying, recovering over N17 million in cash during the polls.

Presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has hailed the results of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections as a clear sign of the party’s resurgence ahead of the 2027 general elections, despite internal disputes and political pressures. The post FCT polls signal PDP comeback ahead of 2027 — Gbenga Hashim appeared first on Vanguard News.

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated winners of Saturday’s elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kano and Rivers states,... The post Tinubu congratulates FCT, Kano, Rivers election winn

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won the chairmanship election in Bwari, one of the area councils in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, with results announced across 10 wards.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused Minister Nyesom Wike of interfering in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) elections.

Police in Abuja have imposed movement restrictions, exempting only those on essential and election duties, for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Councils Election.

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has approved the Inspector-General of Police's request to arraign Chief Fabian Nwaora, CEO of EFAB Properties Limited, on seven counts of forgery.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on the 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory to create robust sustainability plans for the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) initiative, ensuring its long-term benefits.

The Abuja Investments Company Limited (AICL) has entered a new phase of institutional renewal and repositioning following the appointment of Nyesom Wike as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory.

A coalition of observers has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to strengthen electoral integrity following the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council polls, citing logistical issues despite a peaceful process.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has acknowledged that some of its polling unit agents were compromised during the recent Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections, contributing to the party's performance.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council elections in Nigeria, winning five out of six chairmanship seats, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured one.

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has declared that the recent Federal Capital Territory (FCT) polls reflect the authentic voice of Nigerians. He made the remark on his X platform on Sunday. The post FCT Polls: Real Nigerians have spoken – Keyamo appeared first on Vanguard News.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) secured victories in five Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area councils, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won in Gwagwalada.

Mr. Abdullahi of the APC has won the Abaji chairmanship election in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, securing a total of 15,535 votes.

Final results for the chair positions of the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) elections are being released.

Live updates are being provided for polling unit results during the local government elections in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory.

The judgement came just five days to the local elections expected to be held on Saturday (21 February) in the six council areas, including Bwari, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The post FCT Council Election: Supreme Court replaces APC chairmanship candidate in Bwari appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.