Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)
Tracked across 47 events · 428 articles · First seen Dec 03, 2025 · Last active May 28, 2026
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Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) is undergoing a leadership change due to the dismissal of its Acting Executive Chairman, Michael Ango, by Nyesom Wike.
Dec 05, 2025 · 7 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) Administration (FCTA) is responsible for implementing the housing projects and infrastructure support for the judiciary, including handing over land for the Supreme Court and fencing its complex.
Dec 08, 2025 · 6 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) is the primary location where the car-snatching syndicate operated and where the police command is based, benefiting from the increased security and recovery of stolen vehicles.
Dec 03, 2025 · 7 articles
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Impact: Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) is the initial recipient of the distributed educational materials and is undergoing significant school infrastructure renovation.
Apr 16, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) Administration is the primary entity responsible for addressing the demands of the striking teachers, with some efforts acknowledged but key issues remaining unresolved.
Apr 19, 2026 · 9 articles
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The Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) High Court ordered Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project to pay N100 million in damages to two United States — United States Department of State officials, Sarah John and…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) High Court issued a judgment against Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, ordering it to pay N100 million in damages. This action has been criticized by Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project as a misuse of the judicial system.
May 05, 2026 · 20 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) is the government body where Mukhtar Usman Galadima will serve in his new role.
Dec 03, 2025 · 6 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) is undergoing significant infrastructure transformation under the leadership of Nyesom Wike, as acknowledged by President Bola Tinubu.
Dec 13, 2025 · 10 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) granted bail to Mike Ozekhome and Ponfa Useni.
Feb 27, 2026 · 6 articles
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Sarah Omakwu, a Senior Pastor, made a public appeal to Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, urging him not to allocate the Jabi Lake Recreation Area for private development. Omakwu emphasized the…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria), under Nyesom Wike, signed agreements with private firms to redevelop Jabi Lake into a recreational hub, which is now facing public opposition.
May 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria), challenged professional bodies in Nigeria to prioritize attracting development and reforms to their institutions over public criticism of the government. During a meeting…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) Administration, led by Nyesom Wike, is responsible for the infrastructural projects and development initiatives discussed, receiving praise for its efforts.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
A three-storey building under construction in the Durumi 3 area, near Gudu Market, Nigeria — Abuja, collapsed on Saturday, May 16, resulting in at least five confirmed deaths and 10 to 16 people rescued. Emergency…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) is involved in the rescue operations and has directed free medical treatment for casualties, highlighting its role in emergency response and public welfare.
May 16, 2026 · 8 articles
Accidents
A three-storey building under construction behind Gudu Market in Nigeria — Abuja, Nigeria, collapsed on Saturday, May 16, resulting in five fatalities and 11 injuries. Emergency responders, including the United States — Florida Division of…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria), through its Minister Nyesom Wike and Mandate Secretary Dr Adedolapo Fasawe, is coordinating the response to the building collapse, including rescue operations and medical treatment for victims.
May 16, 2026 · 6 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) is the judicial body where Godswill Akpabio filed the N200 billion defamation lawsuit against Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.
Dec 05, 2025 · 9 articles
Accidents
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) Police Command announced the fatal accident and is conducting the investigation.
Dec 04, 2025 · 6 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) initially sentenced Maryam Sanda to death by hanging, a judgment upheld by higher courts.
Dec 12, 2025 · 7 articles
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Impact: Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) is one of the locations where the Continuous Voter Registration exercise is suspended due to electoral activities.
Dec 03, 2025 · 6 articles
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Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) (Abuja) was a location where Colorado and Skunk, along with Exol-5 pills, were intercepted.
Dec 07, 2025 · 8 articles
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James Sule and Adamu Yau, two security guards in Abuja, have been sentenced to life imprisonment without an option of fine for the serial rape of a six-year-old girl. The abuse began in 2016 when…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) High Court 46 in Apo, Abuja, presided over the sentencing of James Sule and Adamu Yau.
May 15, 2026 · 10 articles
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The Nigeria — Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has scheduled by-elections for June 20, 2026, to fill vacant senatorial seats in Nigeria — Enugu State, Nigeria — Nasarawa State, Nigeria — Rivers State, and Nigeria…
Impact: The 2026 Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) Area Council elections training activities were reviewed during the PETA/PRETA workshop.
May 01, 2026 · 9 articles
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Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Nigeria — Central Bank of Nigeria, is currently on trial for an amended 20-count charge including criminal breach of trust, forgery, abuse of office, and conspiracy, amounting to…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) High Court is the venue for the ongoing trial of Godwin Emefiele.
Apr 27, 2026 · 34 articles
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Impact: Nyesom Wike serves as the Minister of the Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria).
Dec 09, 2025 · 16 articles
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The Nigeria — National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has conducted a series of nationwide operations, intercepting significant consignments of cocaine and opioids bound for the United Kingdom and Australia from Nigeria — Lagos. In addition…
Impact: The Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) was a location where a businessman specializing in drug-laced products was arrested.
May 17, 2026 · 12 articles
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Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) ordered payment Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability ProjectSERAP Defamation Lawsuit and Appeal
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Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) summoned Jim ObazeeGodwin Emefiele $6.23M Fraud Trial
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Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) summoned Eloho OkpoziakpoGodwin Emefiele $6.23M Fraud Trial
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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project rejected judgment Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)SERAP Defamation Lawsuit and Appeal
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Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project filed appeal Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)SERAP Defamation Lawsuit and Appeal
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Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) signed agreementsPastor Appeals Jabi Lake...
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Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria) directed free medical treatmentAbuja Building Collapse Kills Five
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Albert Akpomudje commended FCT Administration Nigeria — Federal Capital Territory (Nigeria)Nyesom Wike Challenges...
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