Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Abuja

February 5, 2024

Abuja residents lament water scarcity in Karu

According to the FCT Waterboard, water scarcity was due to a damaged pipeline feeding a major water treatment plant in Usuma Dam, Bwari.

Ladies fetching water from a well (Credit: CNBC)
February 5, 2024

CJN Ariwoola strikes again, daughter Victoria Oluwakemi named FCT High Court judge nominee

Olukayode Ariwoola’s conduct has conveyed a determination to enroot the court system with family members and loyalists before his mandatory retirement in August 2024.

Kayode Ariowoola and hsid daughter Oluwakemi Victoria Ariowoola
February 4, 2024

Electricity firms confirm first power grid collapse in 2024

During a blackout across several states, Nigerian electricity distribution companies confirmed the first power grid collapse in 2024 on Sunday.

Lantern
February 4, 2024

FCTA to demolish Yar Kasuwa Market in Gwarinpa, asks traders to vacate

The FCTA official added that the demolition of the market, located along N16 Road corridor, Gwarinpa, would begin on February 8.

MARKET
February 4, 2024

FCT CP orders total clampdown on vehicles without number plates

The CP urged the senior police officers to embrace intelligence-led and visibility policing through constant stop-and-search operations.

Benneth Igweh
February 2, 2024

Assembly Complex Arson: Court rejects Fubara’s chief of staff Ehie’s plea to stop criminal charge against him

Justice Bolaji Olajuwon, in a ruling, held that Mr Ehie, having not been joined as a defendant in the charge, lacked the legal right to make such a plea.

Edison Ehie,Governor Siminalayi Fubara and burnt rivers assembly complex
February 2, 2024

Abuja private school owners seek Wike’s intervention over 5% tax

Rukayat Agboola, the association’s chairperson, made the call in a statement signed by the Abuja Joint Private Schools Associations.

Nyesom Wike
February 2, 2024

Abuja: Women affairs secretariat decries rising cases of GBV 

The women’s affairs secretariat at the FCTA has decried the rising cases of gender-based violence in Abuja.

WOMEN
February 1, 2024

Alleged N109 Billion Fraud: Ex-AGF Idris objects to EFCC ‘s video evidence

When the prosecution counsel sought to tender the video recording, Mr Idris’ counsel opposed its tendering, saying it amounted to ambush of the defence.

Ahmed Idris
February 1, 2024

FHA director kidnapped in Abuja

Suspected bandits have kidnapped Aondo Ver, a director at the Federal Housing Authority, Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Bandits attack