Monday, May 11, 2026

Abuja

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
May 7, 2026

Senate passes N2.2 trillion FCT 2026 budget

The committees passed the budget based on a projected revenue estimate of N2.385 trillion.

May 7, 2026

FCT women call for stronger support against gender-based violence 

Ms Amos said that mothers played key roles in early detection of abuse.

May 7, 2026

Three arraigned for allegedly stealing three electric cars

The police on Thursday charged three men before a chief magistrates’ court in Wuse, Abuja, for allegedly stealing three electric motors.

Scale of justice.