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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Abuja

September 29, 2026

FCTA okays renovation of abandoned Utako hospital, upgrade of health facilities

Mr Amadi said the council considered 20 memoranda from various secretariats, departments and agencies.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Dr Mariya Mahmoud and others
September 29, 2026

Wike approves contracts for digitisation of FCT high courts

Mr Dako noted that the FCT judiciary over the years faced challenges associated with handwritten court notes.

FCT High Court, Maitama Division
September 29, 2026

Court discharges two Abuja motorists charged with reckless driving, obstruction

Ms Okonkwo however warned them to refrain from causing road obstruction and be of good behaviour.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
September 29, 2026

Nigeria Fashion Week set to hold in Abuja October

Nigeria Fashion Week 2026 will debut in Abuja between October 1 and 4, with more than 40 Nigerian and international designers scheduled to showcase their work.

Nigeria Fashion Week 2026
September 29, 2026

Abuja man arrested, arraigned for inciting public against officers: Police

Favour Richard was arraigned before the Dutse Chief Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, on Tuesday for inciting the public to attack police officers.

Armed cops in Kaduna
September 29, 2026

Nigerian mission in Malaysia adopts direct community engagement

Nigeria’s high commissioner to Malaysia, Ahmed Sulu-Gambari, says the mission has adopted direct engagement with Nigerian communities to address consular challenges.

Ahmed Sulu-Gambari
September 29, 2026

Nigeria will back UN candidate who believes in Africa’s aspirations: Shettima

Mr Shettima says Nigeria will support a candidate for the position of the United Nations secretary-general who believes in Africa’s aspirations in global affairs.

September 28, 2026

Fuel price hike raises costs, cuts sales for FCT traders

Some traders in the FCT said the fuel price hike increased transportation costs, reduced sales, and affected profit margins.

Fuel pump (Credit: Ahmed Oluwasanjo)
September 28, 2026

Court hears Atiku’s motion seeking to amend suit against Tinubu, APC

The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Monday fixed October 13 to hear an application by Atiku Abubakar seeking to amend his suit against President Bola Tinubu and the APC.

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar with President Bola Tinubu
September 28, 2026

Shettima returns to Nigeria after UNGA81

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has returned to Nigeria after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly, held in New York.

Shettima disembarking from plane