Residents in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, are increasingly abandoning their private cars in favor of public transport due to a significant hike in petrol prices. This shift is deepening economic hardship for many motorists in the region.

Schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have reopened following the suspension of a teachers' strike, which had raised concerns about learning loss and student enrollment.

Teachers in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have commenced an indefinite strike, leading to disruptions in public schools over unresolved issues of unpaid entitlements and welfare.

Police in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have arrested three kidnap suspects, including a notorious informant, linked to multiple abductions and have assured residents of enhanced safety.

Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) reports approximately 16,000 Tuberculosis cases annually, achieving a high treatment success rate of 94%.

Protesters stormed the national secretariat of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Abuja, demanding clarification regarding allegations of N100 million disbursed in connection with the recent Federal Capital Territory (FCT) election.

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain Gbenga Hashim has launched a ₦22 million water project in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), beginning with a solar-powered borehole in New Jerusalem.

Residents of Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are expressing distress over significantly increased transport fares, which have nearly doubled after a recent petrol price hike, exacerbating the cost of living crisis.

President Bola Tinubu has submitted the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) budget to the Senate and is seeking confirmation for Taiwo Oyedele as the Minister of State for Finance, with the Senate commencing his screening.

Security has been reinforced across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following heightened tensions in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel and Iran. The post Middle East Tensions:…

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 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.

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

The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has ordered mandatory mental health assessments for all police personnel. This directive aims to address issues of police misconduct and ensure the well-being of officers.

Teachers in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have suspended their strike after the government agreed to meet some of their key demands. The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in the FCT announced the suspension, ending the industrial action.

The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools (ASUSS) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has distanced itself from the ongoing strike by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), instructing its members to continue academic activities.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the final forfeiture of a disputed property in the United Kingdom linked to the late former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Gen. Jeremiah Useni (rtd.), to the Nigerian government.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, announced that the completed FCT Bus and Taxi Terminals will soon commence operations, following approval from the Federal Executive Council (FEC).

Ahmed Sanusi, the newly appointed Commissioner of Police for Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has officially taken office and pledged a firm crackdown on criminal activities with zero tolerance for crime.

The Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN) initiative has continued to expand its humanitarian and empowerment efforts with the hosting of a transformative event in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) focused on youth inclusion, leadership, and nation-building. The event, organised by RTIFN and coordinated by its National Director of Humanitarian Services, Ambassador Halimat Sadiya Hadi, […] The post RTIFN empowers entrepreneurs in FCT appeared first on Vanguard News.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presented certificates of return to the six area council chairmen, their deputies, and 62 councilors who won elections across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

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 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 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.

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

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Nigeria has launched a program offering free injections for HIV prevention. This initiative aims to enhance public health efforts against the virus.

Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has intervened in the ongoing teachers' strike by ordering the direct payment of allowances and emoluments to resolve the crisis.

The Nigeria Police Force has debunked a viral video circulating on social media that falsely alleged an ongoing terrorist attack in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Authorities have also arrested a suspect in connection with the incitement.

Nigeria's Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally recognized the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Working Committee (NWC) backed by Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as the party's factional crisis deepens, a move condemned by former Deputy National Chairman Chief Olabode George as deceitful and dishonest.

The Nigerian Federal Government has graduated a cohort of health fellows in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and onboarded a new group. The program aims to train youths from all 774 local government areas to serve as health sector reform ambassadors in their communities.

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Princewill Dike, has called on President Bola Tinubu to appoint the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as the Director-General for his 2027 presidential campaign, stating Wike is the most qualified.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that 39 people were involved in a multiple-vehicle crash on the Kugbo Furniture Market axis of the AYA–Nyanya route in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The post 39 persons involved in Abuja multi-vehicle crash – FRSC appeared first on Vanguard News.

Motorists in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concerns and alleged that low-quality Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) is currently being sold in the market.

New infections were reported in Ondo, Bauchi, Taraba, Edo, Plateau, Gombe, Nasarawa, Kano, Ebonyi, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Kogi, Kebbi, Kaduna, and Benue states. The post Lassa Fever: Nigeria records 82 cases, 20 deaths in one week– NCDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

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…

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.

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