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Abuja

August 27, 2025

Amnesty International decries Nigerian government’s continued harassment of Sowore

It stated that the latest arraignment of Mr Sowore was another attempt to suppress his fundamental rights.

Omoyele Sowore
August 27, 2025

NRC evacuates 618 passengers from derailed train, suspends Abuja-Kaduna service

The NRC boss added that the remaining passengers were conveyed safely back to Idu and Kubwa stations aboard a rescue train dispatched from Idu for that purpose.

A derailed NRC train
August 26, 2025

Abuja: FEMD urges safety compliance as excavation site wall collapses, kills labourer

Mr Mohammed highlighted the importance of involving qualified professionals in construction projects and urged developers to avoid quackery.

Excavation site wall collapse
August 26, 2025

NRC moves to safely return passengers to Abuja as Kaduna-bound train derails

The NRC stated that adequate security was on ground at the incident scene.

Derailed Abuja-Kaduna train
August 26, 2025

No special visas for Nigerian immigrants as claimed by Tinubu govt: Japan

“There are no plans to take measures to promote the acceptance of immigrants or issue special visas for residents of African countries,” said Japan.

Tinubu in Japan
August 25, 2025

Tinubu urges united African front against terrorism, cybercrime, other threats

He emphasised that Africa must build and own its security framework to ensure long-term peace and stability.

Tinubu giving an address
August 25, 2025

FCTA clears 1,000 shanties in Abuja district

Mr Galadima noted that indigenous homes were deliberately spared in the demolition

demolition of shanties and illegal markets
August 25, 2025

AGESI congratulates Comfort Owolabi on doctorate, lauds contributions to environmental science

“We salute you, Dr Owolabi, for your lifelong dedication and this crowning academic achievement. Your brilliance uplifts our institute,” said AgESI.

Comfort Adebisi Owolabi
August 25, 2025

NGF unveils new appointments to drive secretariat reform

The Nigerian Governors’ Forum has confirmed new appointments as part of efforts to reform its secretariat and align operations with international best practices.

NGF meeting
August 24, 2025

NDLEA detains widow for using fake pregnancy to traffic cocaine in Lagos

Mr Babafemi said the widow is a mother of one and proprietress of a popular outlet in Ago Palace Way, Okota, Lagos.

Fake pregnant belly