Monday, October 19, 2026

Abuja

October 7, 2026

Man nabbed while allegedly sitting FCTA promotion exam for his father 

The suspect confessed that his father asked him to sit the exam on his behalf.

October 7, 2026

Afro-Asian community congratulates PM Modi on 25 years of political power

Sanjay Srivastava, president of the Afro-Asian community, congratulated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in power.

Narendra Modi
October 7, 2026

World leaders converge on Abuja to advance Africa’s green transition

World leaders, investors and innovators are to gather in Abuja from October 14 to 15 for the Africa Climate Forum to advance discussions on Africa’s green transition.

Climate change logo
October 7, 2026

NLC orders Abuja workers to begin indefinite strike in showdown with Wike

NLC has directed all workers in the FCT Administration, including those in the private sector, to commence an indefinite strike starting Wednesday.

Nyesom Wike
October 7, 2026

Makinde-Daura group inaugurates presidential campaign committee

The Makinde-Daura group inaugurated its National Campaign Management Committee, emphasising grassroots mobilisation to win the majority of Nigeria’s 103 million registered voters.

Makinde-Daura poster
October 7, 2026

Abuja: TCN announces eight-hour power outage in Kubwa, Bwari

The Transmission Company of Nigeria says it will interrupt electricity supply in parts of Abuja for planned maintenance at its 132/33kV Kubwa Substation.

blackout
October 7, 2026

Senate postpones security summit over NAF plane crash

The Senate has postponed its two-day National Security Summit scheduled for Oct. 12 and 13 indefinitely.

Senator Opeyemi Bamidele
October 6, 2026

Abuja residents urge AEDC to enlighten public on MAP refund scheme

Abuja residents have called on the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company to intensify public enlightenment on the Meter Asset Provider refund scheme.

AEDC, prepaid meters
October 6, 2026

Defence minister mourns victims of NAF plane crash

Defence minister Christopher Musa has mourned the victims of the Nigerian Air Force plane crash in Igbokoda village, Ondo.

October 6, 2026

Jimoh Ibrahim pushes continuous UN reform, stronger accountability

“You know I am a student of reform from President Bola Tinubu. The Nigerian reform is also the catalyst for the reform of the United Nations budget and administration,” he said.

Jimoh Ibrahim