Saturday, August 22, 2026

Abuja

February 17, 2026

U.S military intervention will help tackle Nigeria’s insurgency: Ex-Lawmaker

The former lawmaker welcomed U.S. military intervention in Nigeria’s counter-terrorism efforts.

U.S. soldiers
February 17, 2026

BPP trains 800 procurement officers to drive transparency, accountability

“We are not fighting corruption in procurement. We are preventing corruption,” BPP stated.

Adebowale Adedokun
February 17, 2026

El-Rufai detained as EFCC grills ex-Kaduna governor over multibillion-naira money laundering

Kaduna lawmakers had accused Mr El-Rufai of diverting public funds to the tune of N432 billion.

El-Rufai, EFCC agents
February 16, 2026

Tinubu govt files cybercrime charges against El-Rufai for tapping NSA phone

Mr El-Rufai was charged based on the provisions of the Cybercrime Act 2024 and the Nigerian Communications Act 2003.

Kaduna state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai
February 16, 2026

Senator seeks 16-year single tenure for president in Nigeria

Kenneth Eze (APC-Ebonyi) has called for a nationwide debate on replacing Nigeria’s current two-term, four-year presidential cycle with a single 16-year tenure.

President Bola Tinubu
February 16, 2026

Shettima returns to Abuja after AU summit in Addis Ababa

The vice-president secured the goodwill of the United Nations’ secretary general, António Guterres, who urged Nigeria to spearhead Africa’s quest for a new global order.

Vice President Shettima
February 15, 2026

UNIABUJA council appoints two  deputy vice-chancellors

The institution is now known as Yakubu Gowon University.

UNIABUJA
February 15, 2026

FCT Polls: I’ll block candidates not supporting Tinubu’s reelection from winning, says Wike

Mr Wike promised to support any candidate who supports the president at all costs, regardless of their political party.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike
February 14, 2026

Valentine’s Day: FCT residents defy hardship, throng recreational centres

Revellers from different parts of the FCT were seen in their numbers at Genesis Cinemas and the Silverbird Cinemas.

RECREATION PARK IN BAUCHI
February 14, 2026

Valentine’s Day: Parents decry discrimination against children with special needs

She said many families faced rejection that isolated both parents and their children from society.

Valentine’s Day