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Wike revokes lands of Patience Jonathan, Fayose, Ganduje, others (Full List)

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November 30, 2025

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FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike

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The FCTA Department of Land Administration has revoked 1,095 properties in the Federal Capital Territory (FCTA) over failure to pay ground rent, complete land-use conversion, or settle Certificate of Occupancy bills.

The decision was contained in a statement signed over the weekend by the management of the FCTA Department of Land Administration, announcing strict enforcement against defaulting plot holders.

The FCT minister, Nyesom Wike, reportedly approved enforcement action after a 14-day grace period expired on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

It was gathered that out of the 1,095 defaulters, 835 were listed as ground rent defaulters, while 260 were listed as land use contravention payment defaulters.

The list also contained file numbers, plot numbers, CADZONE, districts, rent owed, and revocation dates for the listed properties. The properties listed in the statement included those belonging to federal and state governments, businesses and prominent individuals.

Some of the popular people on the lists are former Chief of Army Staff, Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma; former First Lady, Patience Jonathan; former Senate President, David Mark; former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido; Senator Ali Ndume; former PDP national chairman, Abubakar Kawu Baraje; former Osun State deputy governor, Senator Iyiola Omisore; Emir of Ilorin, Ibrahim Sulu Gambari; elderstateman, Professor Bolaji Akinyemi; elderstateman, Tony Anenih; and former Minister of Petroleum, Alison Madueke.

Former governors such as Abdullahi Ganduje (Kano), Adeniyi Adebayo (Ekiti), Donald Duke (Cross River), Aliyu Wamakko (Sokoto), Ibrahim Dankwambo (Gombe), Ayodele Fayose (Ekiti), and Olagunsoye Oyinlola (Osun) were not spared.

Others are Minister of State for Industry, John Owan Enoh; Aminu Alhassan Dantata; Bashir Tofa; Audu Abubakar; Bello Mohamed Sani; Mohammed Rabiu; Senator from Ondo State, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim; Ado Abdullahi Bayero; Tanko Abdullahi; Adetunji Olurin; Ghali Umar Na’abba; Dorcas Kuforiji Olubi; Olu Agunloye; Kamorudeen Adekunle Adedibu; Hakeem Baba Ahmed; Iyabo Olusola Obasanjo; Shehu Musa Labaran; Onaolapo Olusegun Soleye; Babatunde Idiagbon.

Some of Nigeria’s biggest institutions on the list are the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigeria Navy, the Office of the National Security Adviser, Federal Ministry of Finance, Nigerian Navy, the Nigeria Police, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Borno State, Kaduna, and Oyo State governments.

Others are BUA International Limited, First Bank of Nigeria, Standard Trust Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, Ecobank, Union Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA), Zenith Bank, Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Committee of Vice Chancellors of federal universities and National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).
The FCTA added that the publication of the defaulting properties came after several notices in national dailies, online platforms and television stations requesting the defaulters to settle their financial obligations and liabilities.

According to the statement, by defaulting on the payments, the defaulters have “Contravenes the provisions of Section 28, Subsection 5(a) and (b) of the Land Use Act and also the terms and conditions of the grants of the respective Rights of Occupancy.”

Recall that Wike recently had a clash with some military officers over a parcel of land in Abuja, a situation that trended online with some internet users calling for his sack.

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Burkina Faso releases 11 Nigerian officers after Abuja claims the aircraft was en route to Portugal

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December 9, 2025

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Burkina Faso has released the 11 Nigerian military officers who were detained after their Nigerian Air Force (NAF) C-130 aircraft made what authorities described as an unauthorised landing in Bobo-Dioulasso on Monday.

According to Business Insider, the officers — two crew members and nine military passengers — were allowed to return to Nigeria after Burkinabè authorities completed preliminary security checks amid suspicions that the team may have been linked to Nigeria’s involvement in the Benin coup response.

The Nigerian government had maintained that the landing was purely a technical emergency while the aircraft was en route to Portugal. However, Burkina Faso countered this explanation, saying the aircraft violated national protocols by entering its airspace without permission.

Territorial Administration Minister Emile Zerbo said the unexpected arrival of the aircraft triggered an immediate and heightened security response.

“The aircraft flew into Burkina Faso without clearance,” Zerbo stated, noting that defence and intelligence units were deployed promptly to assess the situation.

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) — comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger — issued a joint statement late Monday describing the incident as a confirmed “airspace violation” and an “unfriendly act.” The bloc further announced that its air forces had been placed on maximum alert with orders to neutralise any aircraft that breached AES-controlled airspace.

Despite the strong language, Burkinabè security officials told the BBC that the Nigerian officers were questioned, cleared, and later permitted to leave.

The Nigerian Air Force, in its own account, stressed that a technical fault necessitated the diversion and that the emergency landing followed standard international aviation safety procedures. While the NAF confirmed its personnel were safe and treated respectfully, it did not directly acknowledge their detention.

The episode comes amid worsening relations between Nigeria and the AES governments. Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger — all under military rule — have repeatedly accused Nigeria of overstepping in regional security matters, particularly in Benin, where Nigeria has coordinated responses to coup attempts.

The three Sahel states formally withdrew from ECOWAS earlier this year, alleging political interference and the bloc’s inability to effectively tackle jihadist violence. Since then, they have strengthened military ties within the AES, distanced themselves from Western partners such as France, and expanded security cooperation with Russia.

In a related development, Niger has imposed new restrictions on goods entering from Nigeria, citing growing security concerns and suspicion over Nigerian military activities across the Sahel.

“For security requirements, all goods originating from Nigeria must be unloaded and inspected at the entry offices before any transit formalities,” announced Colonel Mohamed Yacouba Siddo in a Tuesday directive.

SaharaReporters had earlier revealed that Burkina Faso’s junta detained the 11 Nigerian officers and impounded the NAF C-130 after its emergency landing — an incident now adding to the escalating tension between Abuja and the Sahel military regimes.

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Senate approves Tinubu’s request to deploy troops to Benin for peace mission

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December 9, 2025

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The Senate on Tuesday approved President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin on a peace mission aimed at restoring democratic order and stability.

The resolution followed the Senate’s consideration of the President’s request in the Committee of the Whole during plenary.

Tinubu had, in a letter read on the floor by Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday, urged the Senate to approve the troop deployment to help restore governance following a recent coup attempt in Benin.

The President had initially deployed members of the Nigerian Armed Forces on Sunday to assist in restoring democracy after a group of soldiers attempted a coup.

In the letter titled, “Deployment of Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin for a peace mission”, Tinubu cited Section 5(5), Part 2 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and stated that, following consultation with the National Defence Council, he sought the Senate’s consent for the deployment.

“This request is made further to a request received from the Government of Benin Republic for the exceptional and immediate provision of air support by the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“The Distinguished Senate may wish to note that the Government of the Republic of Benin is currently faced with an attempted unconstitutional seizure of power and disruption and destabilization of democratic institutions.

“The situation as reported by the Government of Benin requires urgent external intervention.

“The Distinguished Senate considers the close ties of brotherhood and friendship which exist between Nigeria and the Republic of Benin, as well as the principles of collective security upheld within ECOWAS.

“It is our duty to provide the support as requested by the Government of the Republic of Benin.”

After reading the letter, Akpabio committed the President’s request for consent to the Committee of the Whole for immediate action.

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Rivers Governor Fubara finally dumps PDP for APC

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December 9, 2025

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Fubara suspends Rivers LGA caretaker committee boss

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara

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Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has officially left the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Announcing his defection on Tuesday evening, Fubara said the move was made “in the interest of the people of Rivers State” and in appreciation of the “overwhelming support” the state has received from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

According to him, President Tinubu personally gave his approval for the move, clearing the path for Fubara’s official entry into the ruling party.

His switch to the APC comes on the heels of several closed-door meetings with the President and the recent defection of 17 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, fueling expectations that the governor would eventually align with the APC as part of a broader peace arrangement.