3 h. ago ‘Yahoo Boys’ Bringing National Shame To Nigeria’, Says EFCC Chair

The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has expressed concerns over rise of internet fraudsters, popularly known as ‘Yahoo Boys’, noting that they bring the country national shame. Olukoyede made this known during a media briefing on Monday at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja, stating that ‘Yahoo Boys’ have made […]

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1 week ago Unpaid Ground Rent: I Love Stepping On Toes Of Big Men – Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said that he derives joy from stepping on the toes of ‘big men’. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that Wike’s statement is coming amid controversies surrounding recent sealing of Peoples Democratic Party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. Recall that the former governor of Rivers State, had directed staff of […] The post Unpaid Ground Rent: I Love Stepping On Toes Of Big Men – Wike appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: Judges, Lawyers, Litigants Shut Out As JUSUN Strike Cripples Abuja Courts

Judges, lawyers, court staff and litigants were locked out of the Federal High Court (FHC) headquarters in Abuja on Monday as members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) commenced an indefinite strike action. The court complex, located along Shehu Shagari Way in Central Area, Abuja, has all its entrances locked, effectively shutting down […]

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2 w. ago ‘Wike No De Look Uche Face’ – Spokesperson Olayinka Tells PDP Over Unpaid Ground Rent For Secretariat

Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, has declared that the Minister will not be distracted by anyone. Mr. Olayinka noted that despite clapback from opposition parties and ground rent defaulters, Wike remains resolute in discharging of his duties. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that […] The post ‘Wike No De Look Uche Face’ – Spokesperson Olayinka Tells PDP Over Unpaid Ground Rent For Secretariat appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Wike Should’ve Proven His Loyalty To PDP By Paying For The Party’s Ground Rent — Bode George

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Bode George, has berated Minister of Federal Capital, Nyesom Wike, over the sealing of PDP’s national secretariat in Abuja. Recall that some staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration on Monday, stormed the apartment, located at Wadata Plaza, Plot 1970, Michael Okpara Street, due to unpaid ground rent. […] The post Wike Should’ve Proven His Loyalty To PDP By Paying For The Party’s Ground Rent — Bode George appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PDP secretariat: We thought Nigeria had two presidents – Dele Momodu

Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has lauded President Bola Tinubu for his intervention after the sealing of properties in Abuja over unpaid ground rent. On Monday, the Federal Capital Territory Authority, under the supervision of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, sealed several business premises in Abuja. The properties affected include the Federal […] The post PDP secretariat: We thought Nigeria had two presidents – Dele Momodu appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Ground rent: PDP kicks as national headquarters is sealed over unpaid ground rent

• FCTA takes possession of 4,794 revoked property From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye and Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the sealing of its National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, as the height of irresponsibility. The National Chairman, Umar Damagum, who stated this, yesterday, after a meeting of the National Caucus, alleged that the All […] The post Ground rent: PDP kicks as national headquarters is sealed over unpaid ground rent appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FCT unpaid ground rent : Tinubu intervenes, grants defaulters 14

Tribune Online FCT unpaid ground rent : Tinubu intervenes, grants defaulters 14-day waiver With the President’s intervention, owners of the revoked properties have now been granted a two-week grace period to clear their outstanding ground rent and penalties. FCT unpaid ground rent : Tinubu intervenes, grants defaulters 14-day waiver Tribune Online

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3 w. ago UPDATED: PDP headquarters sealed by FCTA over unpaid ground rent

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   The national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja’s Wuse Zone 5 district was sealed off by officials of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday afternoon, May 26, 2025, as part of a sweeping clampdown on unpaid ground rent. The enforcement, which took place at approximately […] The post UPDATED: PDP headquarters sealed by FCTA over unpaid ground rent appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FCTA seals FIRS, Access Bank, others over unpaid ground rent

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday, May 26, began implementing its threat to take possession of 4,794 properties across some of Abuja’s most upscale districts, following the revocation of their land titles due to non-payment of ground rent for periods ranging from 10 to 43 years. High-profile offices and […] The post FCTA seals FIRS, Access Bank, others over unpaid ground rent appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Unpaid Ground Rent: Govt to seal off PDP headquarters on Monday

Tribune Online Unpaid Ground Rent: Govt to seal off PDP headquarters on Monday •Party’s Tuesday NEC meeting at risk •PDP vows to challenge takeover •Action not politically motivated —FCTA •4,793 other properties affected With just days to a pivotal National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faces a fresh political storm as the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) prepares to take possession of its national […] Unpaid Ground Rent: Govt to seal off PDP headquarters on Monday Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Wike moves to take over PDP HQ, 4,793 others over unpaid ground rent

Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, has announced that the FCTA will begin the takeover of the Peoples Democratic read more Wike moves to take over PDP HQ, 4,793 others over unpaid ground rent

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3 w. ago FCTA to seize 4,794 properties over unpaid ground rent, begins enforcement Monday

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is set to take possession of 4,794 properties across some of Abuja’s most upscale districts, following the revocation of their land titles due to non-payment of ground rent for periods ranging from 10 to 43 years. The enforcement exercise is scheduled to commence on […] The post FCTA to seize 4,794 properties over unpaid ground rent, begins enforcement Monday appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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