Monday, October 19, 2026

Abuja

October 11, 2026

Abuja business owners, residents express frustration over power outage

An AEDC official said the outage was due to a technical fault on the 330KV Shiroro-Katampe transmission line belonging to the TCN.

Blackout
October 11, 2026

FIFA urged to introduce Over-40 World Cup

Ogbuenyi said the tournament would be financially viable for FIFA, given the potential involvement of legendary players with global followings.

Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)
October 10, 2026

Dutse ​‌⁠​‍‍⁠⁠‍​‌​‍‍⁠‌​‌​residents commend road rehabilitation, seek quick completion

Mr Ishaku earlier promised that his administration would ensure the completion of ongoing projects.

Bwari Area Council
October 9, 2026

Wike ‌orders demolition of illegal beer parlours in Asokoro

Mr Wike gave the order after a high-level security meeting with the FCT commissioner of police and the director of the SSS in Abuja.

Nyesom Wike
October 9, 2026

Wike says Abuja NLC strike political, threatens to enforce no-work-no-pay policy

Mr Wike said the Trade Union Congress and the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools had disowned the strike.

Nyesom Wike
October 9, 2026

Abuja: Labour unions divided over FCT strike as TUC orders members to work, NULGE backs NLC

The organised labour movement in Abuja has been sharply divided as unions expressed divergent views over the indefinite strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress.

TUC, NLC, NULGE
October 8, 2026

Strike: ASUSS, NANS say pupils suffering for FCTA, labour dispute

Mr Ogundiran advised FCT secondary school teachers to remain calm.

University students in Nigeria used to illustrate the story
October 8, 2026

Designer seeks more investment in fashion industry to create jobs‌

A designer called on government at all levels and other stakeholders in Nigeria’s creative sector to invest more in the fashion industry to unlock its economic gains.

Fashion Week Abuja
October 8, 2026

Ghana approves formal application to join BRICS

Ghana’s government has approved plans to formally apply for BRICS membership as part of a strategy to accelerate economic development.

October 8, 2026

Dan Orbih made me better governor, says Oshiomhole as Wike hails late PDP stalwart

FCT minister Nyesom Wike said God used the late Daniel Orbih to pave the way for his emergence as Rivers governor in 2015.

Nyesom Wike and others at Dan Orbih tribute