FCT Police Arrest Nine Robbery Suspects, Recover Stolen Vehicles
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested nine suspected members of a notorious armed robbery syndicate and recovered three stolen vehicles alongside several stolen items. The arrests followed a report of an armed robbery incident on 18 January 2026, in Jikwoyi, where assailants invaded a residence and carted away […]
Tinubu’s Reforms Stabilising Economy, Attracting Investors – Idris
By Mustapha Musa The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms are stabilising Nigeria’s economy, restoring public confidence, and putting the country on a sustainable growth path. He stated this in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Rabiu Ibrahim. The statement says Idris who spoke during […]
Kwara Gov Appoints Seven-Person Committee on Woro Incident
By Sulyman Gobir Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved the appointment of a seven-person committee to interface with Woro community on humanitarian support. In a statement on Friday, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Rafiu Ajakaye said the chairman of the committee is Ahmed Kiwozi, a former lawmaker from Kaiama Local Government Area. Other […]
FCT Minister Orders Immediate Refuse Evacuation
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesome wike on Friday issued a stern warning to officials responsible for waste management in Abuja’s satellite towns, threatening to terminate appointments if refuse seen along major roads is not cleared immediately. The warning came during an inspection tour of ongoing road projects along […]
Civil Society Condemns Senate Over Watered-Down Electoral Bill
By Julian Osamoto The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has expressed concern over the Senate’s passage of a watered-down version of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026, warning that the changes could undermine transparency, credibility, and public trust ahead of the 2027 general elections. Briefing Journalists in Abuja, Celestine Odo, Co-Convener of the Situation Room, […]
Adopt House Version of Electoral Amendment Bill – CNPP to Senate
By Chinedu Echianu The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has called on the National Assembly’s Conference Committee to adopt the House of Representatives’ version of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026. A statement signed by CNPP’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Comrade James Ezema on Thursday warns that failure to mandate electronic transmission of election […]
Minister Charges New Fire Officers on Proactive Disaster Management
By Sulyman Gobir The Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has emphasised the need for proactive disaster management and improved emergency response across the country. Tunji-Ojo, handed down the charge as the Federal Fire Service (FFS) graduated its largest officer training cohort […]
CNS Spikers, Customs Shine on Day 3 of NVBF Super Cup
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso CNS Spikers and Nigeria Customs Service delivered standout performances on Day 3 of the ongoing 2025 Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) Super Cup in Abuja, with both sides emerging victorious in thrilling five-set encounters that highlighted the growing intensity of the competition. CNS Spikers were pushed to the limit before securing a dramatic […]
NVBF Launches Anti-Doping Program, Plans League Testing
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has launched a comprehensive anti-doping education programme in Abuja and announced plans to introduce doping tests in the Premier League starting in 2026. The initiative, held at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, brought together players, coaches, and officials from over 10 clubs participating in the 2025 NVBF […]
FEMD, NEAR Foundation to Feed 300 FCT Families This Ramadan
By Chinedu Echianu The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD), in collaboration with the NEAR Foundation, has announced plans to distribute food items to 300 disaster-affected and vulnerable households across the FCT as part of its Ramadan outreach. Under the initiative, each selected household will receive food packages weighing 11 kilograms, aimed at easing […]