Friday, November 13, 2026

Abuja

August 17, 2022

FCTA begins mass demolition of shanties in Abuja

A special adviser to the FCT minister on security said most of the shanties “are safe havens for miscreants, armed robbers, kidnappers and drug dealers.”

FCT task force demolishing shanties
August 17, 2022

UBA launches Innovative Experience Centre in Abuja

The new UBA Experience Centre, which was commissioned on Sunday August 14, 2022, is situated at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel Abuja.

UBA Group Chairman, Tony O. Elumelu
August 16, 2022

Abuja safest, most peaceful city in Nigeria: Minister

Mr Mohammed added that efforts being made by the FCTA to curb insecurity in Abuja were numerous.

FCT Minister, Muhammad Bello
August 16, 2022

AEPB workers begin indefinite strike over non-implementation of new salary

The workers vowed never to return to work until the new salary structure was implemented.

AEPB workers
August 16, 2022

Niger Republic, Chad part of Nigeria, says Buhari’s Chief of Staff Gambari 

Last year, Mr Buhari said of the Niger Republic, “I have cousins, family members, etc., in (the) Niger Republic. I shouldn’t just cut them off.”

President Muhammadu Buhari, Ibrahim Gambari and Mohammed Bazoum.
August 15, 2022

Extortionist bags four months’ jail in Abuja

The police gave Mr Ismahi a hot chase, arrested him and recovered the mp3 radio from him. He was later processed for arraignment.

Court Gavel
August 14, 2022

FCTA to prosecute defaulting Abuja property owners over N29 billion ground rent

Mr Sule explained that the move was part of efforts by the FCTA to recover over N29 billion Ground Rents owed by property owners in the territory.

Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)
August 12, 2022

480 suspected criminals arrested in raids around Abuja city; weapons recovered

Mr Igweh said the team would stop at nothing to rid the city of criminal elements threatening the peace of the FCT.

Lagos Task Force
August 12, 2022

My husband makes money but doesn’t spend on me, divorce-seeking wife tells court

She told the court that her husband made a lot of money from laundry but spent it all on frivolities.

Court room used to illustrate the story
August 12, 2022

Disgruntled staff kick as auditor-general reshuffles office

“Section 85 of the constitution empowers the auditor-general to exercise his powers without recourse to any other authority,” the OAuGF’s spokeswoman said.

Aghughu Adolphus