Sunday, November 8, 2026

Abuja

August 10, 2022

Security chiefs move to stop bandits, Boko Haram from attacking Abuja

The security heads evaluated the manpower strength and defects that might have aided the attack on Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre on July 5.

Army, NCOS, Police and SSS
August 9, 2022

Abuja Task Force raids Wuse under bridge; arrests drug suspects

The minister’s aide explained that the five persons arrested would be taken for investigation.

Wuse under bridge
August 9, 2022

FCT Area Councils shared N2.9 billion in June: Minister 

Ms Aliyu urged the councils’ leadership to scale-up revenue generation with a view to meeting up critical needs of rural communities in the territory.

Federal Capital Territory Minister of State, Ramatu Aliyu
August 8, 2022

Abuja: Karu LG chair imposes curfew over security threat

Mr Magaji added that the curfew is expected to take effect on August 11, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., till further notice.

Karu LG Chairman, James Thomas
August 8, 2022

Irate mobs wreak havoc in two Abuja communities 

Aggrieved motorcycle operators in the Gosa market area set up bonfires and damaged nearby properties after an FCT Task Force seized some motorcycles to enforce a ban.

Irate mob
August 8, 2022

Abuja First Bank headquarters reopens after seal-up by court

On Monday, both the bank staff and customers were seen doing their transactions without hindrance.

First Bank of Nigeria, Abuja
August 8, 2022

Cleaner jailed for stealing laptop bag

The judge, Sulyman Ola, gave the convict an option of N40,000 fine.

Court symbol used to tell the story
August 7, 2022

Banning Okada in Abuja would increase poverty, crime rate, residents warn

In separate interviews, some residents advised the federal government to rescind the decision.

August 6, 2022

Nigerian universities good, even better than foreign institutions: Garba Shehu

“You can see that a lot of foreign institutions are extending invitation to the students at discounted rate to study overseas,” Mr Shehu claimed.

Presidential spokesman Garba Shehu
August 6, 2022

Jamaica, Nigeria to strengthen diplomatic ties

“We have a special bond with the federal republic of Nigeria, and our collective history and culture extend over 400 years.”

Jamaican High Commissioner to Nigeria, Esmond St. Reid and Geoffrey Onyeama