Safiya Wada, Author at KapitalFM 92.9 Abuja

Curfew, Security Measures Not Genocide – Ebonyi Lawmaker

The member representing Ezza South/Ikwo Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State in the House of Representatives, Mr Chinedu Ogah, has dismissed allegations of genocide levelled against the Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, describing them as unfounded and misleading. A human rights activist, Princess Joy Idam, had alleged that Governor Nwifuru was committing genocide against the Amasiri community amid a protracted land dispute with a neighbouring community that has reportedly […]

February 19, 2026

FCT

FCT Polls : Bwari PDP Chairmanship Candidate Steps Down For APC Rival

Less than 48 hours to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship candidate for Bwari Area Council, Julius Adamu, has stepped down for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Joshua Ishaku Musa. Julius Adamu said his decision was as a result of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike’s, intervention. “I am standing here to tell you that I have been in deep consultation with […]

February 19, 2026

News

Electoral Transparency, Sustained Civic Engagement Will Safeguard Democracy – Adebayo

Former Presidential Candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Adewole Adebayo, has called for strengthened electoral transparency and sustained civic engagement to safeguard Nigeria’s democratic process. Speaking at a gathering of civil society organisations and concerned citizens at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja, Adebayo described the assembly as a demonstration of democratic participation rather than protest. He noted that active citizen presence around legislative institutions is consistent with democratic norms […]

February 18, 2026

FCT

Tinubu’s Leadership Sustaining Growth, Development In Nigeria – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Dr Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Tinubu’s purposeful and servant-oriented leadership is placing Nigeria firmly on the path of sustainable growth and inclusive development. Wike made the assertion on Tuesday in Abuja at the 2026 Annual Distinguished Personality Lecture Series organised by the Faculty of Social Science, Yakubu Gowon University, Abuja. Speaking on the theme, “Exemplary Leadership and Infrastructural Development in Nigeria; […]

February 18, 2026

Election

More Endorsements For Maikalangu As FCT Election Draws Near

As the FCT Area Council Election campaign intensifies in the Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, the Maikalangu/Nadabo campaign group took the exercise to some wards across the Council as part of efforts to reassure residents of more dividends of democracy across the 12 wards of the council. At the first stop at the palace of the Chief of Kugbo Furniture and Mechanic village, Maikalangu who earlier carried out various developmental […]

February 15, 2026

National

House Committee Probes Concession Agreements Between 2006-2025

The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the performance and benefits accrued to the Federal Government from concessionaires operating air and seaport terminals has issued a seven-day ultimatum to relevant agencies, stakeholders and operators to submit all requested documents covering 19 years. The directive was issued by the Chairman of the Committee, Kolawole Akinlayo, during a public hearing in Abuja attended by key stakeholders, including the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, […]

February 14, 2026

News

Ramadan : Cleric Solicits Support For Less Privileged

With few days to the month of Ramadan, wealthy muslims have been advised to channel their resources towards improving the wellbeing of the less privileged in the society. An Islamic Scholar, Alhaji Ibrahim Azan who gave the advice at a forum in Gwagwalada Abuja noted that the advice became necessary to enable the needy have a sense of belonging during the month of Ramadan. Also speaking, another Islamic Scholar, Mallam […]

February 14, 2026

General

FCT Magistrate Court Project To Be Completed By June – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing construction of the Magistrate Court buildings in three different locations across the federal capital, confirming that contractors are expected to deliver by the end of June 2026. Speaking during an inspection of various court sites on Friday, the Minister emphasized that the projects are critical “presidential interventions” aimed at ensuring the judiciary does not […]

February 13, 2026

National

FRSC Deploys Personnel For Enforcement Of Traffic Laws @ Valentine

The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC Mallam Shehu Mohammed has ordered massive deployment of officers and Men for enhanced visibility, adequate traffic control and maximum enforcement of traffic laws during the valentine celebrations. Speaking in Abuja on this year's valentine celebrations, the Corps Marshal warned celebrants and other road users to desist from indulging in drunk driving, excessive speed and resist the temptation to drive recklessly to mitigate […]