Sunday, November 8, 2026

Abuja

October 1, 2026

FULL TEXT: Tinubu’s October 1 Independence Day speech

Our journey has not always been easy. In truth, it has generally been too hard for too many. We have known moments of great hope and periods of profound disappointment.

Tinubu addressing nation
September 30, 2026
Courtroom
September 30, 2026

Nigeria demands total elimination of nuclear weapons at UN

Nigeria has advocated the complete elimination of nuclear weapons, warning that global security cannot continue to depend on weapons capable of destroying humanity.

Jimoh Ibrahim at UN
September 30, 2026

After Gazette exposé on Abuja land grab, businessman claims paying Wikes $2 million for 60 hectares

According to court documents, Mr Dantani alleged that he was made to deliver $2.1 million in cash at a house located in Gwarinpa, FCT, to the Wikes.

September 30, 2026

TCN announces maintenance, disruption in parts of Abuja

The Transmission Company of Nigeria says there will be a three-hour annual preventive maintenance exercise at the Kubwa 132/33kV transmission substation in Abuja.

Candle in darkness
September 29, 2026

Wike approves N31.49 billion for solar streetlights in FCT

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike approved N31.49 billion in contracts to provide and install solar and modular hybrid solar streetlights across locations in the FCT.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike
September 29, 2026

FCTA okays renovation of abandoned Utako hospital, upgrade of health facilities

Mr Amadi said the council considered 20 memoranda from various secretariats, departments and agencies.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Dr Mariya Mahmoud and others
September 29, 2026

Wike approves contracts for digitisation of FCT high courts

Mr Dako noted that the FCT judiciary over the years faced challenges associated with handwritten court notes.

FCT High Court, Maitama Division
September 29, 2026

Court discharges two Abuja motorists charged with reckless driving, obstruction

Ms Okonkwo however warned them to refrain from causing road obstruction and be of good behaviour.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
September 29, 2026

Nigeria Fashion Week set to hold in Abuja October

Nigeria Fashion Week 2026 will debut in Abuja between October 1 and 4, with more than 40 Nigerian and international designers scheduled to showcase their work.

Nigeria Fashion Week 2026