Saturday, October 10, 2026

Abuja

January 17, 2025

Rampaging Abuja bandits stole cables, cut 60% of power supply in Nigeria’s capital: TCN

TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah disclosed in a statement on Friday that over 60 per cent of the power supply to Abuja was affected.

Blackout and TCN
January 17, 2025

NSCDC nabs 36 scavengers with illicit drugs, weapons in FCT

The commandant of the NSCDC FCT command, Olusola Odumosu, said the suspects were caught in various areas of the FCT.

NSCDC officers
January 17, 2025

IGP Egbetokun demands ‘special operations account’ for police, additional zonal headquarters

The IGP also called for the allocation of funds to build five new zonal headquarters and support tactical units crucial to internal security.

IGP Egbetokun; armed cops
January 16, 2025

UAE president to visit Tinubu in Nigeria this year: Presidency

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the president of the United Arab Emirates, has accepted President Bola Tinubu’s invitation to visit Nigeria this year.

President Bola Tinubu and UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed
January 16, 2025

Emir Sanusi against Tinubu because of selfish interests: Information Minister

“We urge the Emir to rise above personal interests and partisan undertones and prioritize the greater good of Nigerians,” Mr Idris stated.

President Bola Tinubu and Sanusi Lamido Sanusi
January 16, 2025

NIGCOMSAT, Eutelsat partner to enhance connectivity

NIGCOMSAT has partnered Eutelsat, a global satellite communications leader, to deliver Low Earth Orbit satellite services in the country.

NIGCOMSAT
January 16, 2025

Pensioners ask Tinubu to pay retirees’ outstanding entitlements

Mr Nwaiwu stated that the CPS policy made it mandatory for all workers to contribute a percentage of their salaries as savings towards retirement.

President Bola Tinubu
January 16, 2025

Armed Forces Remembrance Day: ACCI honours military’s selfless services, dedication

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday honoured the courage, selfless service and unwavering dedication of men and women of the military.

Armed forces at parade
January 15, 2025

Wike directs security agencies to dislodge criminals in abandoned Abuja buildings

Mr Gwary explained that the measure was to curb the menace of miscreants, vandalising government’s assets and infrastructure.

Abuja City Gate [Wikipedia]
January 14, 2025

FG to reduce costs of dialysis by 80% in FMC Abuja

The minister explained that the dialysis would be done at an 80 per cent subsidy to ensure that dialysis care is more accessible and affordable to Nigerians.

Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Abuja