Thursday, August 13, 2026

Abuja

May 8, 2026

Jonathan challenges lawsuit seeking his disqualification from 2027 presidential election

A lawyer, Johnmary Jideobi, had filed the case, asking the court to bar Mr Jonathan from contesting in the 2027 poll.

Goodluck Jonathan with Bola Tinubu
May 8, 2026

Apo mechanics’ relocation to Wassa now reality under Tinubu’s administration: Wike

FCT minister Nyesom Wike says the long-delayed relocation of Apo Mechanics Village to Wassa has finally been realised under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

FCT minister Nyesom Wike
May 8, 2026

NDC will decide whether I’ll be presidential candidate or Obi’s running mate: Kwankwaso

Mr Kwankwaso has said NDC will decide whether he will be the party’s presidential candidate or a running mate to Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election.

and Former Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso
May 8, 2026

NSCDC retrains Abuja operatives in weapons handling

The FCT command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps says it has retrained 65 per cent of its personnel on weapon handling between 2023 and 2025.

Armed female civil defence operatives
May 8, 2026

India pledges support for Nigeria’s cotton, textile industry

India has pledged support for Nigeria’s efforts to advance its cotton, textile and garment industry.

May 8, 2026

Hayatu-Deen picks ADC nomination form for 2027 presidential election

Mr Hayatu-Deen pledged to unveil fresh governance ideas centred on massive job creation, reduced living costs, tackling insecurity, and lifting millions out of poverty.

May 8, 2026

Nigeria pledges to strengthen bilateral cooperation with India

Dunoma Ahmed, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation with India.

Dunoma Ahmed And Abhishek Singh
May 8, 2026

Documentation, record keeping critical to governance, accountability: Auditor-General

The auditor-general for the federation has reiterated the importance of proper documentation and record-keeping for governance, accountability, and national development.

Public presentation of a book ‘Record Keeping Fundamentals
May 7, 2026

France, Nile University launch plastic recycling micro-plant in Abuja

The project is part of a broader global movement against plastic pollution and environmental degradation.

Nile University
May 7, 2026

Critics of land allocation to diplomats are hypocrites, says Wike

Mr Wike stressed that media houses operate as profit-driven businesses rather than charitable organisations.

Wike