Friday, August 14, 2026

Abuja

March 20, 2026

UK to deport foreign criminals to Nigeria in deal Tinubu signed with Starmer

UK visa overstayers, foreign criminals and failed asylum seekers will be deported to Nigeria under a new agreement Mr Starmer struck with the Nigerian president.

Tinubu with Starmer
March 19, 2026

FRSC begins “operation safe Kugbo,” restricts trucks during peak hours

The FRSC boss urged all road users, particularly operators of heavy-duty vehicles, to continue to comply with traffic regulations.

FCT
March 19, 2026

Wike promises diplomatic community safe working environment in Abuja

Mr Wike boasted that his administration had improved Abuja since he became FCT minister.

Nyesom Wike and members of the diplomatic community
March 19, 2026

Defence perm sec recommends cutting-edge tech to drive intelligence operations

Mr Pheelangwah called for the welfare of staff to remain a top priority to boost operational effectiveness.

Nigerian Army trains 173 soldiers
March 18, 2026

FRSC deploys tactical team to curb Abuja road crashes 

FRSC boss Shehu Mohammed announced the move in a statement on Wednesday.

FRSC personnel on highway
March 18, 2026

2027: It’s difficult for opposition candidates to win election against Tinubu in FCT, says Wike

Mr Wike noted that the level of transformation under Mr Tinubu-led administration had won the confidence of the people.

Nyesom Wike
March 17, 2026

NSIB gives details of derailed train near Asham station

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has given insight into a railway incident involving a passenger train operating on the Rigasa–Idu rail corridor.

Derailed train Credit: Punch
March 17, 2026

Tinubu vows to defeat Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists after Borno bomb attacks

President Bola Tinubu, in a statement on Tuesday, vowed that his administration would completely defeat terrorists causing mayhem across Nigeria.

suicide bombers attack Maiduguri
March 17, 2026

39 casualties as multiple vehicles collide in Abuja road crash

The Federal Road Safety Corps says 39 people were involved in a multiple-vehicle crash on the Kugbo Furniture Market axis of the AYA–Nyanya route in Abuja.

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March 17, 2026

Russia announces exclusion of Kenyans from recruitment for Ukraine war as Tinubu ignores Nigerians’ call to act

The Kenyan government said at least 1,000 Kenyans have been previously recruited to fight in the war, a number far higher than earlier estimates.

Tinubu at military parade