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Wike Denies Land-Grabbing Allegations, Says He’s in Charge of Abuja Lands
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has refuted allegations of land grabbing, stating that as the constitutional authority over lands in Abuja, he cannot “grab what he is in charge of.”
Speaking at an end-of-year thanksgiving organized by PDP stakeholders in Ahoada East and West, Rivers State, Wike emphasized his commitment to enforcing rules in the FCT.
“People say land grabbing—do you grab what you are in charge of? I oversee lands in Abuja, so how can I grab what is under my authority? Those grabbing land are the ones I am dealing with,” Wike declared.
He praised President Bola Tinubu for giving him the opportunity to serve and implement the “Renewed Hope Agenda,” noting, “Yesterday’s failures to enforce rules do not mean they cannot be enforced today. No matter the propaganda, I will always do what is right.”
Wike also dismissed threats and blackmail aimed at him, asserting that his focus remains on executing his duties effectively, regardless of criticism.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to late Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, recalling his contributions to the creative industry and his impact on Nigeria’s cultural identity.
In his tribute, Tinubu described Jacobs as a giant of the Nigerian creative industry and said “He was a giant of the Nigerian creative industry. His passing is a great loss to Nigeria, the African film industry and the global community of lovers of the performing arts. His remarkable body of work will continue to speak to generations yet unborn.
“The nation recognises the enormous contributions of Nigeria’s creative practitioners to the country’s cultural identity, global image and economic development. Olu Jacobs played a big role in creating this identity.”
Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency over the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard drugs and consumer products in Nigeria.
Adeyanju also called for the removal of the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, as well as the heads of other regulatory agencies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
“Nigerians are being exposed to dangerous products daily, from fake and substandard medicines to unsafe consumer goods, with reports of drugs being sold wholesale in the open under the hot sun. No responsible government should expose its citizens to such risks and expect mortality rates not to rise.”
Adeyanju also called out NAFDAC over what he described as failures in regulating the circulation of counterfeit and substandard products in the country.
It can be noted that various counterfeit products continue to circulate in Nigerian markets, while NAFDAC has also reported seizures and destruction of counterfeit, expired and substandard products.
Lagosians have lamented heavy traffic caused by ongoing construction work at Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The Federal Government announced that repairs on the damaged expansion joints at Kara Bridge would begin on September 8, 2026. The project, initially scheduled to begin in August, was delayed to allow further traffic management planning due to concerns over its impact on motorists.
Since work began, traffic around the Kara area has become heavy, with Lagosians sharing updates on social media about spending two hours or more on the road.
Some commuters say the delays have made their 9-to-5 routines difficult, with several hours spent travelling to and from work.
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