Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Abuja

July 2, 2025

Police nab alleged fraudster, recover $7,000 in Abuja

The police said it has arrested a suspect over the alleged fraudulent sale of a defective luxury vehicle and recovered $7,000 from the suspect.

STASH OF DOLLARS
July 2, 2025

Civic groups call for protests, issue seven demands over Nyesom Wike’s looting of Abuja lands

“This is the ideology behind the self-aggrandising ‘Mr. Project’ Billboards that Wike and his cronies have used to litter the city of Abuja,” the group said.

Wike flanked by his sons, Jordan (left) and Joaquin (right)
July 2, 2025

Wike meets area council chairpersons, NUT, NANS over teachers’ strike

The meeting, according to a statement by NANS on Wednesday, is to finalise modalities for the reopening of all public primary schools in the FCT.

FCT minister Nyesom Wike
July 2, 2025

Wells Carlton Hotel cancels venue for unveiling of Atiku, Obi-led coalition against Bola Tinubu

“We are fully aware that the event is less than 24 hours away, and we deeply apologise for the timing and inconvenience this may cause,” said the hotel.

Obi, Atiku, El-Rufai
July 1, 2025

Tinubu promises continued funding of projects in Abuja

Mr Tinubu stressed that there was no louder proof of a government’s seriousness than the modernisation of its cities.

Abuja City Gate [Wikipedia]
July 1, 2025

Women advocates demand reforms for inclusive leadership

The call was made during a virtual media conversation convened by Gatefield, a public strategy and advocacy organisation.

Okonjo-Iweala, Arunma Oteh
June 30, 2025

Wike, accused of allocating lands to son, reduces UniAbuja’s land to 4,000 hectares, accuses institution of land grabbing 

The minister acquired approximately 2,082 hectares of land in his son’s name, with municipal officials stating that the assets could be sold for over $3.6 billion.

Wike inaugurating project Credit: Punch
June 30, 2025

Wike taking governance closer to FCT residents: Tinubu

Mr Tinubu said Mr Wike’s work speaks for itself in every corner of the FCT.

Bola Tinubu and Wike
June 30, 2025

Officers deployed to PDP secretariat to prevent ‘fighting’ members from ‘breaking things’: Police

Ms Adeh said operatives were only deployed to the premises to secure the event and prevent a breakdown of law and order.

Police officers at PDP headquarters
June 30, 2025

Education minister urges dialogue over FCT teachers’ strike

He reaffirmed the federal ministry’s commitment to the welfare, dignity, and professional development of teachers at all levels.

Adetunji Alausa.