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Abuja

June 30, 2026

Abuja can grow without sacrificing green spaces, developers tell Wike

Real estate developers have urged FCT minister Nyesom Wike to review the Abuja Master Plan without compromising designated parks and green areas.

Wike
June 30, 2026

Court grants Sowore N200 million bail in ‘Tinubu is criminal’ case

The SSS is prosecuting Mr Sowore for allegedly making false claims against President Bola Tinubu by referring to him as “a criminal” in a post on X and Facebook.

President Bola Tinubu and Omoyele Sowore
June 30, 2026

Abuja traders seek temporary access roads amid construction challenges

“Before, I sold up to 40 phones in a day, but now there are days I sell only two. It has become very difficult because customers cannot access the market easily,” said a trader.

Wike inspecting road construction
June 29, 2026

Divorce: Abuja housewife promises to return bride price to estranged husband

“My Lord, I have no peace in my marriage. My husband beats me constantly. He does not provide for me. I have seen it: he does not love me anymore,” the plaintiff said.

Courtroom in Abuja
June 28, 2026

Be grateful to God always despite pressing challenges, cleric urges Nigerians

Mrs Ojo said the family remained the foundation of every successful nation.

Rev. Tom Takpatore
June 28, 2026

NSCDC to sanction private guards with fake documents, expired licences

“Those found operating illegally will face the appropriate sanctions, including the sealing of their offices where necessary,” he said.

NSCDC officials on duty used to illustrate the story
June 26, 2026

No FCT district will be left behind in FG’s infrastructure development drive: Wike

“Tinubu’s administration’s blueprint is successfully turning Abuja into a massive, interconnected construction success story,” the minister said.

Nyesom Wike
June 26, 2026

First lady inaugurates Red Cross headquarters, donates N100 million

Mrs Tinubu donated N100 million to support the activities of the organisation’s staff and volunteers.

First Lady, Remi Tinubu (Credit: Akwa Ibom state government)
June 26, 2026

Boko Haram terrorist sentenced to death by hanging

A Boko Haram terrorist, Alkali Yarima, was sentenced to death by hanging for participating in the 2015 attacks on Maiduguri.

Noose used to illustrate the story
June 26, 2026

Partnership with Tinubu govt strengthening counter-terrorism, promoting democracy, economic prosperity: U.S.

Keith Heffern, the American chargé d’affaires in Nigeria, said this at the United States’ 250th Independence Day celebration in Abuja on Thursday night.

President Bola Tinubu