Sunday, October 18, 2026

Abuja

October 17, 2026

TCN announces six-hour disruption of electricity supply in parts of Abuja

The company said the exercise would take place from 10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m on Saturday.

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)
October 16, 2026

Umahi inaugurates APC campaign infrastructure mobilisation team

Mr Umahi inaugurated members of the Office of the Deputy Director-General, Infrastructure, Mobilisation and Sensitisation, of APC Presidential Campaign Council.

October 16, 2026

Air crash averted as ‘explosive decompression’ rips off Triton plane’s door after take-off

A crash was averted on Thursday when a plane made an emergency landing at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport following the loss of its door shortly after take-off.

A Triton Aviation CL60
October 16, 2026

Police chief meets area commanders, DPOs in Abuja over 2027 elections

The police commissioner in charge of the Federal Capital Territory, Ahmed Sanusi, met with area commanders and divisional police officers in the territory ahead of the 2027 elections.

October 16, 2026

Shettima reaffirms Tinubu govt’s support for traditional rulers

Mr Shettima reaffirmed President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to supporting traditional rulers as partners in promoting national security, unity and economic development.

October 16, 2026

Power supply restored to parts of Abuja after 40-hour outage: TCN

The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says it has restored bulk electricity supply to several areas in Abuja following an outage that lasted more than 40 hours.

blackout
October 15, 2026

Prioritise competent leaders over personal interest-seeking politicians, Wike urges Nigerians

The minister said, “One of the enduring difficulties of our political life is the tendency to convert public power into private possession.”

Nyesom Wike
October 15, 2026

Abuja: Disability community pledges 500 votes for Tinubu, begs for clinic

Ms Haruna said that despite the challenges facing community residents, they would offer their full support for Mr Tinubu’s re-election bid.

President Bola Tinubu
October 15, 2026

Army chief seeks stronger West African military cooperation against terrorism

Army chief Waidi Shaibu has called for stronger military cooperation among West African countries to combat terrorism and transnational security threats.

Sierra Leone’s defence chief, Amara Bangura
October 14, 2026

NAF band strategic to communication, operations, says Aneke

Sunday Aneke, the chief of air staff, says the 2026 Nigerian Air Force music workshop is timely and forward-looking in repositioning military music beyond ceremonial duties.

NAF band