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Wike Says All Land in Abuja Belongs to FCT and Vows to Remove Illegal Buildings
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has addressed the ongoing land reforms, including the regularization of Area Council land titles.
Wike emphasized that the Supreme Court’s ruling, which states that all land within the capital belongs to the FCT Administration, must be adhered to. He reassured landowners that the FCTA is committed to regularizing current allocations and providing Certificates of Occupancy (C of O).
“The Supreme Court has ruled that all land belongs to the FCT, so there’s no such thing as Area Council land. We’re not canceling allocations but are instead working to regularize them so that landowners can obtain their C of O,” he said during a media briefing in Abuja.
Wike also stressed the importance of timely payment of fees and the development of allocated lands to prevent land speculation and ensure proper use of land.
On the development of the Maitama II District, the Minister confirmed that work would continue and reminded land allotees in the FCT to pay the necessary fees, reiterating that land in Abuja is not free.
Regarding the Abuja masterplan, Wike urged patience, explaining, “The masterplan is meant to preserve the city’s original design.” He emphasized that any illegal developments, like those in Kpaduma, Asokoro, would be dealt with, and illegal structures interfering with road construction would be removed.
The Minister made it clear that he would not hesitate to take down any structure that goes against the Abuja masterplan.
An update has been shared on the burnt building at Balogun Market on Lagos Island, as it was revealed that a man was rescued 11 days after the building caught fire.
According to reports, the man was found alive on January 6, 2026, after being discovered under the rubble of the collapsed structure.
The survivor has since been taken for proper medical care, while further details are yet to be released.
Meanwhile, passersby and market traders have expressed concern, fearing that more people may still be trapped alive inside the building.
It has been reported that Anthony Joshua has officially been discharged from the hospital following the terrible car crash that claimed the lives of his two closest friends and supporters.
The boxing star was deemed stable enough to go home after the accident. After his discharge, he visited the funeral to pay his respects and see the bodies of his two friends.
Many have expressed grief and offered their support to the boxing star, praying that he will be able to find peace, as grief will undoubtedly be one of the most painful challenges he will face in life.
It has been shared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is calling on the federal government to suspend the tax law set to take effect on January 1, 2026.
This was revealed in a statement released by Ini Ememobong, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP. He stated that this new law shows how Nigerians and the masses will be affected, arguing that the government is prioritizing finance over security and other pressing matters.
“Rather than address these issues comprehensively, the Presidency has consciously minimized them and instead insisted that the commencement date must stand, despite the discrepancies,” the party said, adding that this “clearly shows where the priority of the government lies between Nigerians and money.”
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