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Monday, February 9, 2026

Abuja

February 9, 2026

Christian ‘Genocide’: I want Trump to order more U.S. military strikes in northern Nigeria; Christmas Day bombing was blessing, says Tinubu

“Nigeria is looking forward to collaboration….We are expecting that there will be more,” Mrs Tinubu stated. “It was quite a blessing.”

Remi Tinubu
February 9, 2026

USAFRICOM: Tinubu meets with American commander over terrorist attacks

The meeting was attended by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the service chiefs.

Tinubu with service chiefs
February 8, 2026

Shettima to convene NEC conference on Nigeria’s economic coordination

The theme of the conference is “Delivering Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development: The Renewed Hope National Development Plan.”

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
February 8, 2026

FCT residents lament worsening power supply

According to him, most business owners in the area depend on generators to run their businesses.

Power Grid
February 7, 2026
February 6, 2026

Police nab nine suspects, recover stolen vehicles, other items in Abuja

She said investigations were being expanded to apprehend the receivers of the stolen vehicles. 

Police officer
February 6, 2026

Wike gives FCT contractors three-day ultimatum to clear refuse in satellite towns

Mr Wike assured residents that all refuse would be evacuated to restore environmental cleanliness.

Wike inaugurating project Credit: Punch
February 6, 2026

Obidients protest, demand real-time electronic transmission of election results

The protesters, led by activist Aisha Yesufu and a popular street demonstrator known as ‘flag boy,’ marched through the streets of Abuja carrying placards.

Obidients
February 6, 2026

Elections: We’ll trace, arrest you, NSA warns politicians against vote-buying, violence

The NSA warned that any individual or group with such a plan would be identified and reprimanded or restrained before, during, and after the elections.

Nuhu Ribadu
February 6, 2026

FCT Poll: INEC tasks security agencies on planning, deployment, intelligence gathering

The INEC chairman also called for early and sustained security engagement for the upcoming Ekiti and Osun governorship elections.

armed security forces