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Abuja

September 23, 2025

INEC publishes final list of candidates for FCT council elections

INEC has released the final list of 17 candidates for the council elections in Abuja scheduled for 2026.

INEC chairman Yakubu (credit: Premium times)
September 22, 2025

Excessive speeding, misapplication of braking system caused Abuja–Kaduna train derailment: NRC

Mr Opeifa confirmed that the main line had been repaired to a safe level for operations, though work continues on the secondary track.

A derailed NRC train
September 22, 2025

One Chance: FCTA impounds 40 cars, 52 motorcycles in fresh crackdown

Mr Elechi said the operation was carried out by a multi-agency task force, including the police, the civil defence, and other security outfits.

Impounded cars and motorcycles
September 22, 2025

Hospitals urged to respect patient confidentiality

“If the illness is not a notifiable condition, as the case definition for viral haemorrhagic fever, then his privacy and medical confidentiality must be respected,” he said.

Health ministry building
September 22, 2025

Deputy speaker seeks stronger Nigeria, Cuba parliamentary ties

Mr Kalu made the call in Abuja on Sunday while hosting a Cuban parliamentary delegation led by Fernando Llort and the Cuban ambassador to Nigeria, Miriam Palmeiro.

Miriam Palmeiro, Fernando Llort and Benjamin Kalu
September 22, 2025

NCoS foils drug smuggling attempt at Kuje Prison

The Nigerian Correctional Service has foiled an attempt to smuggle substances suspected to be psychoactive drugs into the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Kuje, in Abuja.

September 20, 2025

Completion of Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road to cost N761 billion: Umahi

Mr Umahi said the project was tagged as “Rebuilding Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road by President Bola Tinubu.”

Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road reconstruction project
September 20, 2025

DHQ reiterates commitment to returning IDPs to their communities

The CDS urged women and children in the camp to embrace peace and unity, adding that without stability, there could be no sustainable development.

IDPs
September 19, 2025

FRSC nabs suspected ‘one chance’ gang in Abuja

The suspects were driving a Volkswagen Passat car, ash in colour, with registration number EFR 596TT.

FRSC
September 19, 2025

Police rescue kidnapped victim after 30-minute gun duel in Abuja

Mr Adewale said two members of the vigilante group were injured in the attack on September 15.

Ajao Adewale