Abuja news today from The Trumpet: FCT Administration, roads and land, security and policing, prices, health and politics from Abuja and the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory, updated every time we publish a new Abuja story.
Abuja is Nigeria’s capital and the seat of the Presidency, the National Assembly and the Supreme Court. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was created in 1976, and the seat of government moved from Lagos to Abuja in December 1991. Unlike the 36 states, the FCT is run by the Federal Government through the FCT Minister and the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).
FCT at a glance
| Capital city | Abuja |
|---|---|
| Created | 3 February 1976; became seat of government on 12 December 1991 |
| Administered by | FCT Minister (Nyesom Wike, since August 2023) and the FCTA |
| Area councils | 6: Abuja Municipal (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Kwali, Abaji |
| National Assembly seats | 1 senator, 2 House of Representatives members |
| Population (2006 census) | 1,406,239 |
| Home to | The Presidential Villa (Aso Rock), the National Assembly and the Supreme Court |
| Region | North-Central Nigeria |
What we cover in Abuja
- FCT Administration: Minister Nyesom Wike’s projects and policies, from the Apo-Karshi road and the Dunamis-funded pedestrian bridge to the University of Abuja land row.
- Security and policing: crime and arrests across the territory, such as the moneylender arrested over rape and blackmail and the streetlight vandals caught by FCT police.
- Prices and cost of living: fuel and market prices in the capital, including NNPC’s new Abuja pump price.
- Health: hospitals and public health, including the confirmed Ebola case in Abuja and the outrage over a man who collapsed outside a pharmacy.
- Politics and 2027: the FCT senate race and campaigns, from the SDP senatorial candidate’s pitch to Wike’s claim that the FCT is secured for Tinubu.
Latest Abuja news
NVRA Congratulates Tolu Oguntimehin on SWAN FCT Chairmanship, Backs ₦200m Financial Plan
The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association…
H-Medix Abuja: Outrage as Man Collapses Outside 24-Hour Pharmacy While Bystanders Watch
A viral video showing a man lying motionless outside an H-Medix Pharmacy Supermarket in Abuja has sparked widespread outrage and…
Oguntimehin Wins SWAN FCT Chairmanship With 88 Votes, Unveils ₦200m Financial Target
Tolu Oguntimehin beat Raphael Ekpang 88 votes to four to become SWAN FCT chairman, and set a ₦200 million financial…
SWAN FCT Election: Tolu Oguntimehin, Raphael Ekpang Battle for Chairmanship as 76 Members Vote
Tolu Oguntimehin and Raphael Ekpang are contesting the SWAN FCT chairmanship at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, with about…
Apo-Karshi Road to Become Abuja’s New Tourist Attraction, Wike Says
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced plans to transform the Apo-Karshi Road into a…
Police Arrest Abuja Moneylender Who Rapes, Blackmails Women Over Debts
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a suspected predatory moneylender, Usman Mohammed, over allegations of rape, sexual…
Police Arrest Suspected QNET Scam Syndicate Members, Rescue Victims in Abuja Crackdown
Operatives of the Special Tactical Squad (STS) of the Force Intelligence Department (FID) have reportedly dismantled a suspected QNET-linked scam…
Flamingos Arrive Abuja After U-17 Women’s World Cup As Tinubu Hails Historic Triumph
Nigeria’s victorious Under-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, have arrived in Abuja following their historic triumph at the 2026 FIFA…
Keyamo, Idris, Musawa, Onyema To Attend Abuja Investment Townhall, Nigeria’s Pride Awards
The federal government’s investment drive will take centre stage in Abuja on Tuesday, as prominent government officials, business leaders and…
NNPC Petrol Price Reduction in Abuja: ₦1,325 Per Litre, Lagos ₦1,355 (New Pump Prices)
NNPC Retail has reduced its petrol price to ₦1,325 per litre in Abuja and ₦1,355 per litre in Lagos, according…
Police Arrest 8 Suspected Vandals, Recover 5 Stolen Streetlight Poles In FCT
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested eight suspected members of a vandalism gang accused of dismantling and…
Wike Dismisses ASUU Strike Threat Over Reallocation of University of Abuja Land
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed a strike threat by the Academic Staff Union…
FCT Senate Race: SDP Candidate Osho Urges Voters to Choose Based on Performance
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) senatorial candidate for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Olanrewaju Osho, has urged residents to elect…
Timeless Titans Claim All-Stars Veterans Title After 3-1 Victory Over Abuja Ex-Pro
Timeless Titans have been crowned champions of the 2026 Abuja All-Stars International Invitational Veterans Football Tournament, after defeating Abuja Ex-Pro…
Wike Inaugurates Dunamis Church-Funded Pedestrian Bridge In Abuja
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Friday inaugurated a pedestrian bridge constructed by Dunamis International…
NSCDC Suspends Officer For Alleged Sporadic Shooting At Abuja Market
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has suspended one of its officers, Deputy Superintendent of Corps, Onoja Samuel,…
Tinubu Departs Abuja For Saudi Arabia To Pray For Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage that provides…
Police Intercept Toyota Corolla With Suspected Fake Presidential Number Plate In FCT
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intercepted a Toyota Corolla displaying a suspected fake presidential registration number in…
FCTA Reaffirms Commitment To Quality Healthcare, Medical Training
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reiterated its commitment to improving healthcare services, strengthening medical institutions and expanding access…
Jaruma Hospitalised In Abuja As Health Concerns Mount During Police Detention
Social media personality Hauwa Saidu Mohammed, popularly known as Jaruma, has reportedly been taken to the National Hospital in Abuja…
Abuja news: frequently asked questions
Is Abuja a state?
No. Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria and sits inside the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), which is administered by the Federal Government through the FCT Minister rather than a governor.
When did Abuja become Nigeria’s capital?
The Federal Capital Territory was created on 3 February 1976, and the seat of government formally moved from Lagos to Abuja on 12 December 1991.
How many area councils are in the FCT?
The FCT has six area councils: Abuja Municipal (AMAC), Bwari, Gwagwalada, Kuje, Kwali and Abaji.
Who is the FCT Minister?
Nyesom Wike has been Minister of the Federal Capital Territory since August 2023.
Does the FCT have a senator?
Yes. The FCT elects one senator and two members of the House of Representatives.
Where can I read the latest Abuja news today?
This page updates automatically whenever The Trumpet publishes a story about Abuja or the FCT, so the newest reports always appear in the Latest Abuja news section.
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