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Abuja

January 4, 2026

Wanted Abuja miner Salihu denies NSCDC’s allegations of illegal mining, impersonation

“Nobody called me. Nobody invited me or sent any letter to me,” Mr Salihu said.

NSCDC logo
January 4, 2026

Massive gridlock along Kaduna-Abuja highway, motorists stuck

The obnoxious gridlock has been a recurring issue, especially during festive periods, and has caused significant hardship for commuters.

January 1, 2026

Abuja passengers lament increased transport fares

Some transport operators said the hike was caused by increased operational costs, fuel prices, and high demand.

Motor park [used to illustrate the story]
January 1, 2026

Abuja: Five nabbed by mining marshals for impersonating NSCDC

Mining marshals say five persons have been arrested for illegal mining in the Kuje area council in Abuja.

Fake NSCDC Operatives
December 31, 2025

FCTA Poll: Court warns INEC chairman against disregarding order on LP’s candidates

The party stated that it gave notice of its primary elections to the defendant (INEC) within the time frame provided by the law.

Joash Amupitan
December 31, 2025

SPECIAL: Inside Abuja, Nigeria’s capital overshadowed by ‘smelling’ heaps of garbage

The Gazette also spoke with residents who registered their displeasure about the indiscriminate dumping of refuse on streets.

Photo of President Bola Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike super imposed on photos of waste littering Abuja streets (Credit: Ahmed Oluwasanjo/Peoples Gazette)
December 31, 2025

SPECIAL: How Abuja’s unregulated quarries’ operations stunt academic progress of Bwari students

Schoolchildren suffer the “most adverse, irreversible consequences” of noise pollution as their bodies and psychological structures are in a formative stage, according to experts.

LEA Primary School, Bmuko (Credit: Ahmed Oluwasanjo/ Peoples Gazette)
December 30, 2025

AMAC warns against fake revenue collectors, launches automated tax system

According to Mr Maikalanu, AMAC is committed to building a transparent and accountable revenue system for the benefit of residents.

Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) Chairman, Christopher Maikalangu
December 30, 2025

Information minister mourns Gombe journalists killed in road crash

Information minister Mohammed Idris has expressed deep shock and sorrow over the tragic death of seven journalists in a lone road crash in Gombe.

Mohammed Idris
December 30, 2025

Court remands Malami, son in Kuje prison over multibillion-naira fraud

The judge, who ordered that the defendants be remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing of their bail applications, adjourned the matter until January 2 for hearing.