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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Abuja

August 19, 2026

JICA: Japan commits N20 billion to expand Nigeria’s national grid

The Japanese government, through the Japan International Cooperation Agency, has committed N20 billion to expand and rehabilitate Nigeria’s national electricity grid.

Power Grid
August 19, 2026

Wike probes FCT officials for converting green areas into car dealership lots

FCT minister Nyesom Wike has ordered an end to using green areas, parks, and gardens in Abuja as car dealership lots.

August 19, 2026

Peace Accord: Tinubu not interested in peaceful 2027 elections, declares SDP candidate

“President Tinubu (@officialABAT) not showing up to the National Peace Accord signing yesterday shows that he is not committed to peace,” the politician stated.

Peace Accord event
August 19, 2026

2027 Elections: EU, Switzerland urge Nigeria to consolidate democracy

The European Union and Switzerland have urged Nigeria to consolidate democracy by conducting fair, credible, transparent and peaceful elections in 2027.

Signing of the National Peace Accord for political parties and candidates
August 19, 2026

Reps minority caucus, G-100 push for coalition to topple APC in 2027 elections

The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has announced a partnership with G-100 to galvanise opposition political parties for a common front ahead of the 2027 elections.

Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives
August 18, 2026

Wike orders demolition of houses blocking drainage channels after flood overruns Abuja

Mr Wike stated, “We will demolish all those houses found on the water channels. Some of them are (owned by) senators. Some of them are (owned by) big men.

flooding in Abuja.
August 18, 2026

FCT FA Division One Super 8: My Hope FC beat Hypebuzz FA

My Hope Football Club came from a goal down to defeat Hypebuzz Football Academy 3-1 in their Group A fixture of the 2026 FCT FA Division One League Super 8 on Monday in Abuja.

FCT FA
August 18, 2026

Army launches post-career transition programme for senior officers

The Nigerian Army has strengthened its personnel welfare policy by launching a transition programme to prepare senior officers for productive life after service.

Army
August 17, 2026

Nigeria’s capital city Abuja flooded, vehicles submerged as FCT residents accuse Wike of encroaching on green areas

According to Mr Olayinka, the FCT administration is working to improve the drainage system. 

flooding in Abuja.
August 17, 2026

Tinubu celebrates ex-military dictator IBB at 85

“But for his foresight, wisdom, and sense of equity and fairness, many states in the federation might not exist today,” Mr Tinubu reasoned.

Tinubu speaking to IBB