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Residents of Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are voicing deep concerns over the continuous surge in petrol prices, which has led to increased transportation costs and exacerbated daily hardships. Many motorists have resorted to parking their vehicles due to the prohibitive cost of fueling.
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced the list of individuals who have successfully passed the recruitment process for the Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) Course 34/2025. The announcement follows a rigorous selection interview.
A 16-year-old Spanish national, Alex Ansol, has been discovered alone in Dadin Kowa Village, Kano State, after losing contact with his relatives during a journey from Abuja. He was reportedly travelling to Kano to meet his father when the incident occurred.
Heineken is set to host two major events on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. The brand will present its 'City of Cities' experience in Port Harcourt, focusing on fashion and culture, while Abuja will feature a live performance by hitmaker Young Jonn.
The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has presented a total of N184,889,087.00 to the families of police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. The funds, distributed as group life assurance payments, aim to honour their sacrifice and support their dependents.
A two-storey building under construction in Jikwoyi, Abuja, collapsed on Friday, resulting in injuries to seven workers and the rescue of one trapped individual. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. while construction was ongoing.
Parents of students at the Local Education Authority Primary School in Gwagwa, Abuja, are alarmed by the condition of leaking classrooms and are urging the Federal Capital Territory Universal Basic Education Board to take immediate action. The deteriorating state of the school threatens the learning environment as rains approach.
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has retracted his fundamental rights enforcement lawsuit against a chief magistrate involved in his N1 billion case. His lawyer informed the court of the decision following the judge's remarks about the suit's lack of clarity concerning the magistrate's identity.
Barrister Abdulsalami Ginsau, a lawyer, has died after reportedly being trapped in a hotel elevator in Abuja. Eyewitnesses say the incident occurred on March 30, 2026, with the cause suspected to be suffocation.
Butchers at the Kubwa abattoir in Abuja have reverted to using condemned tyres for roasting meat, abandoning a modern facility due to the lack of essential equipment. Experts have raised alarms over the health risks linked to this traditional method of meat processing.
A legal case against Senator Iyabo Obasanjo regarding an Abuja property could not proceed due to the absence of legal representation for both parties at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The hearing has been rescheduled to June 10.
A significant gathering in Abuja for the burial of Umma El-Rufai saw prominent political and business leaders come together. The funeral highlighted unity amid Nigeria's politically charged environment.
Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, the mother of former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasiru El-Rufai, will be laid to rest in Abuja today, Sunday. The funeral prayer is scheduled for 1 PM at the National Mosque, followed by burial at Gudu Cemetery.
Wale Ajetunmobi, a media aide to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, detailed how his iPhone was stolen and later retrieved during the APC national convention in Abuja. The incident occurred amid crowd congestion at the VVIP entrance, leading to the phone's recovery after tracking and police intervention.
A growing crisis in Abuja is impacting ordinary citizens as the city’s public transport system deteriorates. This situation reflects a broader governance failure that demands urgent attention from leaders.
