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Abuja

September 22, 2026

Power outage hits Abuja communities as TCN begins repairs on Kubwa substation 

TCN says its maintenance crew is repairing a fault on the 33kV NIPP feeder at the Kubwa transmission substation.

Electricity grid
September 22, 2026

FCTA assures retiring workers of rewarding post-service life

Ms Nathan commended the retiring officers for their dedication, loyalty, and invaluable contributions to the growth and governance of the FCT.

September 22, 2026

Abuja resident arraigned for assaulting neighbours

Abdullahi Shuiabu was arraigned before a magistrate’s court in Abuja on Tuesday for assaulting his neighbours and causing grievous bodily harm.

FCT POLICE
September 22, 2026

Alleged Phone-tapping: Court to rule in El-Rufai’s no-case submission in October

The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Tuesday fixed October 26 to rule on a no-case submission filed by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai in a phone-tapping case.

El-Rufai in court
September 22, 2026

UniAbuja ‌students advocate skills acquisition alongside academic certificates

Students at the University of Abuja have advocated acquiring practical skills alongside academic qualifications, saying the combination could improve young Nigerians’ employability and promote self-reliance

UniAbuja students,
September 22, 2026

Dangote Refinery: Abuja motorists, commuters decry delay in petrol price cuts

Motorists and commuters across Abuja have decried petrol stations’ failure to reduce petrol prices following the Dangote Refinery’s latest N25 per litre cut.

Abuja cabs
September 22, 2026

Abuja ex-convict nabbed in Maitama for attempted car theft

The suspect had previous arrest records in two separate car theft incidents in Garki and Zuba divisions and had served time before being released from Keffi Prison last April.

ex-convict
September 22, 2026

TCN to shut Kukwaba transmission substation for six-hour maintenance

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced a six-hour maintenance exercise at its 132/33kV Kukwaba Transmission Substation in Abuja on Tuesday.

September 22, 2026

Rehabilitated female ex-inmates reject stigma, seek support

Ex-inmates of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Suleja, have sought support for rehabilitated ex-convicts.

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September 21, 2026

Abuja: Technician arraigned for alleged theft of fans

Mr Muazu is charged with criminal breach of trust, cheating, and theft, to which he pleaded not guilty.

courtroom