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The Digest: Gunmen have abducted at least 16 people from Kungabokun and Paze communities in Bwari Area Council, FCT, in three separate incidents over the past week. The kidnappers raided homes, a poultry farm, and a herder's hamlet, stealing cooking pots and oil before sending bank account...

The Digest: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has declared that it will be "very difficult" for any candidate to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the Federal Capital Territory in the 2027 general election. Speaking after inspecting projects in satellite towns, Wike claimed Tinubu's infrastructure...

The Digest: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has nullified 485 area council land documents in Abuja after they failed official verification processes and were confirmed to be fake. The decision, conveyed through a public notice by the FCTA's Departments of Land Administration and Abuja Geographic...

The Digest: Armed bandits have abducted a 16-year-old boy and six girls from the Gidan-Bijimi community in the Bwari Area Council. The night raid, which forced residents to flee their homes, underscores the spreading insecurity even in communities bordering the Federal Capital Territory. Key...

The Digest: The fragile security around Nigeria's capital is exposed again as a woman is brutally killed while traveling to a local market near the FCT-Nasarawa border, highlighting how ordinary daily activities have become life-threatening ventures in many communities. Key Points: A woman...

The Digest: Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has criticized former presidential candidate Peter Obi for what he termed “political showmanship,” asserting that celebrating birthdays in IDP camps does not qualify one for the presidency. The remarks were made during the inauguration...

The Digest: Residents of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) are protesting the enforcement of a newly implemented annual license fee for owning radio and television sets. Key Points: The AMAC Radio and Television Licence By-Law mandates annual fees ranging from ₦3,500 for residents to...

The Digest: FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has declared that his political detractors and critics are ironically using the infrastructure projects his administration has delivered in Abuja. Speaking at the flag-off of a new transit way, Wike dismissed his opponents as blackmailers who benefit from...

The Digest: Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has pledged to transform Abuja into a world-class city under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Speaking at the flag-off of road construction in Mabushi District, Wike described himself and his team as “agents” committed to...

The Digest: President Bola Tinubu has approved automatic employment for the four children of the late Dr. Grace Adayilo, former Head of the Civil Service of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The announcement was made by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike during her funeral service in Abuja...