One Yashim Kajang, of number 3, Martin Elegoma Street, Nigeria Army Post Housing E, Phase1 Kurudu, was arrested on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, for allegedly defrauding one Major General A K Ibrahim (rtd) and many others, of over N150 million supposedly for transaction on a land at Guzape II Cadastral Zone, Abuja.

He allegedly lured the victims into believing that, he worked with the FCT Minister and Director Lands, and dubiously collected over N150 million money to deliver land documents to them in respect of Plot 1985 at Guzape II, measuring three hectares and other plots.

Upon interrogation, the suspect mentioned Stephen Mhambe and Danladi Jatau, both of the Urban and Regional Planning Department of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCDA), as well as one Terngu Ipaven, of number two, Chief Palace road, Durumi 2, Abuja as his accomplices.

Yashim Kajang confessed that the trio of Stephen Mhambe, Danladi Jatau and Terngu Ipaven, supplied him with data and information of Lands he used in the fraudulent deal.

The four suspects are currently under investigation.

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The 1,659 whose appointments were confirmed were among the 2,281, who sat for the confirmation examination conducted by the FCT Civil Service Commission on February 28, 2026.

In a statement on Sunday, the Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, quoted Chairman of the FCT Civil Service Commission, Emeka Ezeh, as saying that some of the workers who sat for the confirmation were employed as far back as 2016 and 2019.

“2, 512 candidates were invited to present themselves for confirmation examination but only 2,281 turned up for the examination.

“A total of 224 officers were absent, fueling suspiction that they could be ghost workers.

“Some of the workers, who sat for the confirmation were employed as far back as 2016 and 2019, while others were
employed shortly before Wike assumed office in August 2023,” he said.

The FCT Civil Service Commission has also concluded plans to conduct both the 2025 and 2026 promotions as approved by the Minister and in line with President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to renewing the Hope of FCTA workforce.

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Reacting to the election outcome, Wike said the party’s victories, particularly in remote communities within the Federal Capital Territory, demonstrate that government initiatives under the Renewed Hope agenda are beginning to make tangible impacts at the grassroots level.

He noted that the APC’s breakthrough in securing councillorship seats in some hinterland areas for the first time, alongside what he described as an overwhelming majority in local council chairmanship positions, signals shifting political dynamics and expanding support for the ruling party.

Wike noted that this marks the first time the APC is securing councillorship seats in some of the hinterland areas, alongside what he describes as an overwhelming majority in the local council chairmanship positions.

The Minister also weighed in on the outcome of the recent by-election in Rivers State, describing the APC’s performance as a victory for what he calls a “rainbow coalition” of political stakeholders.

He said the alliance reflects a broader alignment of interests in support of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.

The results, he added, underscored shifting political dynamics and growing cross-party collaboration ahead of future electoral contests.

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He gave the update today after inspecting the project, expressing satisfaction with the pace of work and confirming that the road will be inaugurated as part of activities marking President Bola Tinubu’s third year in office.

According to the minister, the Airport–Kuje stretch, being handled by Arab Contractors, has reached 76 per cent completion. He described the project as a critical infrastructure that will significantly improve mobility within the FCT.

Expressing satisfaction with the pace of work, Wike said the Airport–Kuje–Gwagwalada corridor would be ready for inauguration by June.

“I’m quite impressed. The Airport to Kuje road is very key for us,” he said.

He recalled his previous visit to the Kuje–Gwagwalada axis, where he stopped near a mosque under construction and commended the contractors for their performance.

“Like the contractors have said, God willing, by the first week of June or before the end of June, we would have inaugurated this project. It’s a very important project so that you don’t need to go through the airport if you are going to Gwagwalada or coming from Gwagwalada to town. We are very happy with what we have seen,” Wike added.

The new road is expected to serve as a major alternative route for motorists, reducing travel time and easing persistent traffic congestion along the airport corridor.

Providing further updates, Wike said the Kuje–Gwagwalada stretch has reached nearly 65 per cent completion.

“If you take from Airport to Kuje, it is over 70 per cent, and here from Kuje to Gwagwalada, it’s almost 65 per cent. I believe they will meet up,” he stated.

The project is expected to benefit residents of Kuje, Gwagwalada and neighbouring communities, as part of the FCT Administration’s efforts to open up satellite towns and decongest the city centre. With the June deadline approaching, attention is now on the contractors to deliver the project on schedule.

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The decision was reached after discussions convened by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the FCT, Senator Mohammed Bomoi, leading to an agreement that guarantees no victimisation of workers and an immediate return to work.

According to statement was jointly signed by Nuru Toro, TUC secretary-general, and Benson Upah, acting NLC general secretary, that “the Honourable Minister assured Organised Labour of mutual respect and sustained engagement going forward,” the statement reads.”It was agreed that, arising from the strike action, no worker shall be victimised in any manner.

“All outstanding cases at the National Industrial Court (NIC) shall be withdrawn immediately.

“Consequently, all JUAC members and all affiliates of the TUC and NLC working in the Ministry of the FCT (MFCT) are hereby directed to resume work immediately.

“All affiliates are enjoined to comply strictly with this directive in the interest of industrial peace and harmony in good faith.”

It would be recalled that January 19, FCTA workers began an indefinite strike over “authorities’ failure to address long-standing labour and welfare demands”

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Wike stated this while handing over 12 new ambulances to FCT hospitals in Abuja on Thursday.

The comment was in response to the action of the union leaders of the FCT workers, under the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC).

Wike argued that “the mere fact that I file notice of appeal does not automatically mean there is a stay of execution.

“It’s unfortunate when people say they will not obey court orders. That means we’re in a lawless society.

“You go and block the gates and say you will not obey court order. Let me advise you. It depends on who you are dealing with.

“By the time we go for contempt of court against those who are blocking our gates or those who wrote letter that they will not obey the court order, then you will see the difference.

“We did not take laws into our hands, all we said is, let’s go and see who is wrong and who is right.

“We are still open for dialogue but nobody should threaten the existence of anybody.”

The Minister said that the workers’ concerns were being addressed, adding that the majority of the issues have been resolved.

“If you make a request or a demand of five items, for example, and the government says okay, we can take up these three items, after this we take up the other two items.

“If you are really sincere, if there is no objective behind it, there is no way you will not accept.

“But when you leave dialogue and begin to join us as politicians, we will first treat you as politicians. I can’t treat you as a worker but as a political opponent, trying to run the administration down, using some people.

“Of course, no government will shut its eyes and allow that to happen,” he said.

He assured the workers that the problems affecting the FCT Administration were being addressed one after the other, stressing that no one could solve all the problems at once.

“The whole essence is to have dialogue where there are problems, and say these problems, I can solve this now, leave this for me tomorrow, I’ll be able to solve that tomorrow.

“Nobody can solve all our problems and as long as we are living, problems will come up.

”What is important is that you are focused and you are doing the best you can do. When you leave the office, another person will come and continue from where you stopped,” he added.

He recalled that before President Bola Tinubu’s administration, workers in the FCTA retired as directors, but now could reach the position of a permanent secretary and become Head of Service.

He added that another reform was the creation of the FCT Civil Service Commission by the Tinubu administration.

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In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, the labour centres expressed solidarity with the striking workers, assuring them of full support as the industrial action continues.

The statement read in part: “We, the NLC and TUC, find it necessary to issue this joint statement in solidarity with the workers of the Federal Capital Territory who have been shabbily treated by the Minister of the FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, and rubber-stamped by the National Industrial Court, Abuja, in a one-sided ruling intended to break the strike and reduce workers to perpetual servitude.

“As patently skewed as the ruling was, we had hoped that Mr Wike would seize the opportunity to reach out to organised labour for an amicable resolution of the issues. Instead, he has resorted boastfully to threats against workers.

“The offences committed against FCT workers are serious enough. Adding intimidation, humiliation, insults and harassment is something we cannot watch from the sidelines.

“Workers cannot be made slaves in their own country. We stand firmly for the rule of law and its strict observance, irrespective of the status of the parties involved in this dispute.”

The labour centres urged the workers to remain resolute, noting that the court order obtained by the FCT minister was directed at two individual union leaders and not against the striking unions.

“Accordingly, we not only support the workers in this action, we urge them to maintain high morale in the face of relentless threats. Happily, the order of interlocutory injunction obtained by Mr Wike was against two individual union leaders and not the trade unions. Therefore, the strike continues.

“Defend your rights with courage and dignity, not with fear.”

The NLC and TUC also cautioned the judiciary against actions capable of undermining public confidence in the justice system.

“While we commend honest judges who strive to give hope to the weak and the poor and protect the rights of citizens, we put on notice those judges whose conduct imperils our society that they cannot be insulated from the consequences of their actions.”

They insisted that the strike would continue until meaningful dialogue is initiated.

“Finally, this strike will continue until the Minister of the FCT comes down from his high horse and negotiates with the workers.

“Workers, keep fighting for your rights. It is safer to die on your feet than live on your knees.”

FCTA workers began an indefinite strike last week over the authorities’ failure to address long-standing labour and welfare demands. The action has resulted in the shutdown of activities across major government offices in Abuja.

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