During his monthly media chat on Tuesday, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike announced that commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles (Keke Napep) could soon be prohibited in parts of Abuja due to rising security threats.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Security Recommendations: Wike noted that the decision follows advice from the FCT Security Council, driven by intelligence reports connecting motorcycles to criminal activities and banditry.

  • Targeted Prohibitions: While a total city-wide ban is currently impractical due to Abuja’s scale and public transportation demands, Wike has approved enhanced security logistics and directed security agencies to map out specific areas where these operations will be restricted.

  • Tackling Destitute Beggars: Addressing the persistent issue of street beggars, Wike explained that continuous evacuation efforts yield only temporary results because Abuja is centrally bordered by four states (Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger, and Kaduna). He noted that sustaining a full rehabilitation or feeding program would inadvertently encourage an influx of people from neighboring states, making repatriation the primary approach despite recurring challenges.

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Military investigators have tracked over ₦700 million across 47 different payments linked to an alleged 2025 plot to unseat the administration of President Bola Tinubu, according to records reviewed by PREMIUM TIMES.

During a recent meeting with his supporters, Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), shared personal reflections on his transition into politics.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Regret Over Comfort: Obi revealed that if he ever had the chance to question God, he would ask why he was nudged out of his comfort zone to enter the political arena.

  • Faith and Service: Acknowledging that his current position is by the grace of God, he emphasized that wherever individuals find themselves, they must serve the best interests of the masses.

  • Stewardship: He noted a strong commitment not to abuse divine grace, whether operating in a private, corporate, or governmental capacity.

  David Umahi Urges Southeast to Reject Obi, Back Tinubu

  Minister of Works Senator David Umahi has publicly advised Nigerians and the people of the Southeast against voting for Peter Obi, throwing his full support behind President Bola Tinubu’s potential re-election bid.

  • Focus on Infrastructure: Speaking during an inspection of the Trans-Saharan Highway and Cross River–Abuja legacy projects, Umahi credited Tinubu’s administration with impactful infrastructure developments in the Southeast.

  • No Risk on Abandoned Projects: Umahi warned against taking risks with alternative candidates, arguing that changing leadership often leads to a cycle of abandoned projects, whereas Tinubu’s administration is committed to completion.

  • Key Progress Highlighted: He pointed to the Enugu-Onitsha expressway—slated for full completion with solar lighting, tree planting, and security tolling by December—as a major success story under the current government.

  • Response to Critics: Addressing backlash over his remarks, Umahi stated that he welcomes the criticism because it proves his work is drawing attention, clarifying that his opposition is strictly electoral rather than personal.