Wike Approves Final 14-Day Grace For FCT Land Use Defaulters

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has given property owners who violated land use regulations in parts of Abuja, the nation’s capital, a final 14-day grace period to pay a N5 million conversion fee.

This was disclosed in a statement on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka.

Olayinka said the new grace period begins on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, and applies to property owners in Asokoro, Maitama, Garki, and Wuse districts.

The decision, he noted, followed the expiration of the initial 30-day deadline for affected allottees and title holders to regularize their land use.

“Failure to comply within the stated 14 calendar days grace period will result in enforcement actions by the FCT Administration,” he warned.

According to the statement, the grace period is part of Wike’s effort to encourage voluntary compliance before the administration begins stricter enforcement measures.

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“Sequel to the Public Notices made by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday 8th September 2025, Tuesday 9th September 2025, and Wednesday 10th September 2025, in some national dailies and online platforms, in respect of the reviewed Land Use/Purpose Clause of properties in the FCT, the general public particularly allottees/title holders of properties on the underlisted streets/locations of the Federal Capital City (FCC) are hereby informed that the 30 days period given for the payment of penalty/violation fee of ₦5 million and other applicable fees for Land Use Change/Conversion had since one month ago expired,” the statement read.

“However, the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), His Excellency, Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON has magnanimously granted a final grace period of 14 calendar days from Tuesday November 11, 2025, for all affected allottees/holders of properties along the said streets/locations to comply with the terms and conditions of the approval for land use change/conversion.

“The affected streets/locations are Gana Street, Maitama District, Usuma Street, Maitama District, Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Asokoro District, Aminu Kano Crescent and Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent in Wuse II District, Ladoke Akintola Boulevard, Gimbiya Street and Onitsha Street in Garki II District.

“Others are Ogbomosho Street, Lafia Close, Yola Street, District, Abriba Close, Danbatta Street, Ringim Close and Ilorin Street in Garki I District.”

Early in September, the FCT minister fined some property owners in Abuja for converting their buildings to other uses without approval.

Friday Night Dinner and Plebs star Tom Rosenthal engaged months after welcoming baby

Actor and comedian Tom Rosenthal, 37, has announced his engagement to his partner Gabrielle Sky months after the couple welcomed their baby daughter, Simi Valentine Rosenthal

Friday Night Dinner and Plebs star Tom Rosenthal has revealed he is engaged to his long-term partner, months after they welcomed their first baby.

The actor and comedian shared the happy news with his followers on Instagram. Tom, 37, published a composition of four photos of him and Gabrielle Sky showcasing her huge diamond ring.

The star, known for his role as Jonny Goodman in Friday Night Dinner, captioned the post: “You’ll fall in love, I know you will. My number one is the Queen of Brizzle. My fiancée, she’ll give you hell. My wall at the back is Gabrielle.”

Fans were quick to congratulate the couple, with one saying: “LOVE! Congratulations!!!!” Another commented: “Omg!! Congratulations both of you.” A third added: “Congratulations to you both. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together.”

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“Congratulations beautiful people! Xxxxx,” one more said. Tom and Gabrielle welcomed their baby daughter, Simi Valentine Rosenthal, on February 8 this year. In a sweet Instagram post to announce the birth of her baby, Gabrielle wrote: “After five days of labour and an emergency C-section, I couldn’t be more grateful to have my baby girl in my arms.

“A huge thank you to my incredible doula, Claire, and the amazing staff at Wexham Park Hospital, whose support and drugs made the whole thing more pleasant than it sounds. Simi I’m so grateful and beyond excited to be your mama.”

Tom shared the news that he and Gabrielle were expecting a child in September 2024, posting two photos of him and his wife, cradling her baby bump. The joint post was also shared with Gabrielle’s followers. The couple referenced one of the catchphrases said by Tom’s late on-screen father, Paul Ritter, who played Martin Goodman, in the caption, writing: “Hello Bambino.”

In the comments section, Tom – also known for his role as Marcus on Plebs – said: “Spoke about this on a podcast that comes out soon so we thought we should announce like the Royal Family. Thanks for the well-wishings.” He added: “Granted [the Royal Family] don’t do it by saying hello bambino.”

Fans were quick to congratulate the couple on the news, with some referencing lines from Friday Night Dinner in their responses. Others expressed amusement over the caption that was chosen by Tom and Gabrielle for the post.

The post also prompted a reaction from his former co-star Tracy-Ann Oberman, who played Auntie Val on Friday Night Dinner. The EastEnders actor reacted in character, writing: “Aw Mazels Jonny! Feel quite emosh. Aunty Val.”

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One person wrote: “Best caption! Congratulations to you both.” Another reacted: “Best pregnancy announcement ever.” A third person said: “Iconic announcement.” Someone said: “Ok this made me cry. Bambino. Congratulations.”

Olympic trampolining champion Page among medals at Worlds

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Olympic champion Bryony Page won silver and bronze medals as British gymnasts enjoyed a successful Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships in Spain.

Page, 34, won silver in the women’s synchro event alongside partner Isabelle Songhurst on Sunday, to go with the bronze she won earlier in the mixed all-around team event.

GB athletes won five medals in total in an event dominated by China.

Songhurst and Page were joined by Megan Kealy, Omo Aikeremiokha, Corey Walkes, Zak Perzamanos, Kristof Willerton and Kirsty Way for their all-around bronze, with China taking gold.

Mori Hikaru and Tanaka Saki of Japan won gold ahead of Page and Songhurst in the women’s synchro, while Way won bronze for Britain in the women’s double mini event – her first individual world medal.

Way, Kim Beattie and Molly McKenna took silver in the women’s team double mini on Friday and Megan Kealy, Jaeda-Lei Jeffers and Naana Oppon also won silver in the women’s team tumbling.

Page had less success in the individual trampoline event, eliminated in the semi-finals with a score lower than usual because of an issue with her difficulty.

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Olympic trampolining champion Page among medals at Worlds

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Olympic champion Bryony Page won silver and bronze medals as British gymnasts enjoyed a successful Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships in Spain.

Page, 34, won silver in the women’s synchro event alongside partner Isabelle Songhurst on Sunday, to go with the bronze she won earlier in the mixed all-around team event.

GB athletes won five medals in total in an event dominated by China.

Songhurst and Page were joined by Megan Kealy, Omo Aikeremiokha, Corey Walkes, Zak Perzamanos, Kristof Willerton and Kirsty Way for their all-around bronze, with China taking gold.

Mori Hikaru and Tanaka Saki of Japan won gold ahead of Page and Songhurst in the women’s synchro, while Way won bronze for Britain in the women’s double mini event – her first individual world medal.

Way, Kim Beattie and Molly McKenna took silver in the women’s team double mini on Friday and Megan Kealy, Jaeda-Lei Jeffers and Naana Oppon also won silver in the women’s team tumbling.

Page had less success in the individual trampoline event, eliminated in the semi-finals with a score lower than usual because of an issue with her difficulty.

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  • Gymnastics