Monday, October 19, 2026

Abuja

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
October 14, 2026

Shell to sell Nigeria gas distribution business to Vaaris Energy

Meanwhile, the company said the transaction was still subject to regulatory approval, and Shell Nigeria Gas Group would remain part of Shell until the deal was sanctioned.

October 14, 2026

Nigeria’s foreign reserves jump to $55.07 billion

Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves rose to $55.07 billion as of October 9, 2026.

STASH OF DOLLARS
October 13, 2026

Ajaero using FCT teachers’ strike to ‘cripple’ govt for ADC, says Wike

Mr Wike insisted that his administration has met its financial obligations and invested heavily in public school infrastructure.

Wike 
October 13, 2026

Wike assures Qatar Embassy of support, seeks partnership on Abuja’s urban development 

Mr Al-Hail said he was interested in strengthening relations between Qatar and Nigeria.

Wike and others at the event
October 13, 2026

FCT projects will boost Tinubu’s re-election chances, Wike says

The minister defended his administration’s handling of issues affecting indigenous communities in the FCT.

Wike
October 13, 2026

Abuja man in court over theft of goods worth N8 million 

The prosecutor said the offence contravenes the provisions of section 289 of the Penal Code.

courtroom
October 13, 2026

Tinubu govt coercing forced-marriage victims back to Boko Haram husbands in Borno: State Department

“The government coerces victims of forced marriage, including trafficking victims, to return to their Boko Haram husbands in Borno State demobilisation centres,” the report stated.

Boko Haram wives, children
October 13, 2026

Court fixes November for Atiku’s motion to amend eligibility suit against Tinubu, APC

The court fixed November 20 for ruling on an application filed by Atiku Abubakar to amend his suit against President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress.

President Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar
October 13, 2026

TCN announces power outage in parts of Abuja, Nasarawa

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced a power outage affecting parts of Abuja and Nasarawa following a fault on its Apo-Karu 132kV transmission line.

Blackout in Abuja