Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Abuja

May 26, 2026

APC deceived me with automatic ticket, rigged election to favour Okowa: Ned Nwoko

“I certainly was told before I came into the party there would be an automatic ticket for me,” Mr Nwoko said. “Why would I just leave like that?”

Ned Nwoko and Tinubu
May 26, 2026

Jonathan eligible to contest 2027 presidential election, court rules

The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, has declared former President Goodluck Jonathan is eligible to contest in the 2027 presidential election.

Former Nigerian President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
May 26, 2026

FCT projects proof of Tinubu’s ‘good governance’: Wike

FCT minister Nyesom Wike has described ongoing infrastructure projects across Abuja as a clear “demonstration of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to good governance”.

Bola Tinubu and Wike
May 25, 2026

Cleaner bags 20-year jail term for stabbing boyfriend to death 

She was charged with culpable homicide punishable by death.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
May 24, 2026

Army nabs 13 illegal miners in FCT, recovers arms

The army urged residents to continue supporting ongoing operations with credible intelligence.

Nigerian Troops
May 24, 2026

AU Agenda 2063 mission kicks off activities to mark 2026 Africa Day

He urged the community to exercise ownership of the project.

Liberation Walk
May 23, 2026

TCN apologises for Abuja blackout, advises AEDC to switch feeders

The AEDC announced a power outage affecting several parts of the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday.

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)
May 22, 2026

Flooding: FEMD issues relocation warning to residents around Abuja waterways

He also called on members of the public to clear blocked drains in their areas.

flood (credit: premium times)
May 22, 2026

COREN uncovers identity discrepancies in Abuja building collapse probe

The group said that while the individual involved in the construction is an engineer, he is not certified to serve as a consultant on such a project.

Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)