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Wike Threatens to Fire FCT Coordinator Over Refuse Dumps

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February 7, 2026

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued a strong warning to the Coordinator of the Satellite Towns Development Department, Abdulkadir Zulkiflu, over the presence of uncollected refuse in parts of the FCT.

Wike made it clear that the coordinator risks immediate removal from office if the heaps of waste discovered during an inspection tour are not cleared without delay.

The minister spoke on Friday while touring several ongoing projects in Satellite Towns, including Karshi, Bwari and Kubwa.

The inspection was part of efforts to monitor projects being executed under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for the FCT.

During the visit, Wike’s attention was drawn to a large refuse dump along the Orozo–Karshi Road. The sight reportedly angered the minister, who described the situation as unacceptable in an area benefiting from government infrastructure development.

He warned that poor environmental management would no longer be tolerated alongside ongoing construction works. According to him, development must go together with cleanliness and proper waste disposal.

Wike stressed that any official found neglecting their duty would face serious consequences. He stated that by Monday, responsible officers would be held accountable if the refuse dumps were not removed.

The minister also directed that waste management in Karshi and Bwari must be treated as an urgent priority. He said the administration would not allow negligence to slow down the progress of projects meant to improve living conditions in Satellite Towns.

He further noted that his government expects full compliance with performance standards from all agencies under the FCT Administration. Failure to meet these standards, he said, would attract disciplinary action.

Wike reiterated his commitment to ensuring that the Renewed Hope Agenda delivers visible results, adding that environmental sanitation remains a key part of urban development.

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Senator Wadada promises to deepen legislative ties, stop inactivity

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July 9, 2026

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The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, Senator Aliyu Wadada has promised to revive the committee’s activities after acknowledging concerns over its prolonged inactivity.

Wadada spoke on Thursday at the end of the committee’s meeting in Abuja.

Specifically, the chairman admitted that the committee had been underutilised, noting that it had met only once in the last three years.

He, however, said issues responsible for the situation had been identified during a closed-door session and would be addressed.

“Of course I feel concerned about it, but when we got into the details in a closed-door meeting, we got to know where the problems are, and they will all be taken care of. The committee will be as active as it should always be,” he said.

Commenting further, the chairman said the committee would focus on its core mandate of promoting and strengthening legislative relations between Nigeria’s National Assembly and parliamentary bodies across the world.

According to him, the committee will deepen engagement with regional and international legislative institutions, including the ECOWAS Parliament, the Pan-African Parliament, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and other parliamentary organisations.

He disclosed that a new work plan had already been developed to guide the committee’s activities.

He added: “The direction is basically around the responsibilities of the committee, which is to promote and deepen legislative relationship within Nigeria and with other legislative bodies around the world”.

The chairman added that the committee’s first major activity would be a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament in Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation.

SINL NIgeria Online reports that Senator Wadada assured that the public would be kept informed of the committee’s activities as the new work plan is implemented.

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Just in: FG jerks up salaries soldiers to N100k monthly

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July 9, 2026

EMMANUEL AGAJI

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The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has revealed that the minimum monthly salary of Nigerian soldiers has increased to N100,000 after the Federal Government reviewed their welfare package.

Musa made the disclosure during an interview with News Central ahead of his appearance on the NC Exclusive programme.

He said the adjustment was part of efforts by the government to improve the living conditions of military personnel.

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The former Chief of Defence Staff, however, said the country’s defence sector still requires more funding despite the improvement in soldiers’ earnings and welfare.

He stated that the current defence budget remains inadequate, adding that more resources are needed to effectively support the armed forces and their operations.

Musa explained that soldiers who previously earned about N49,000 monthly now receive at least N100,000 following the salary review carried out by the government.

The minister also called for tougher punishment for kidnappers, saying stronger measures are needed to reduce the increasing cases of abduction across Nigeria.