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Abuja

May 29, 2025

Governing Councils: Tinubu makes more appointments for federal varsities, polytechnics, colleges

All appointments took immediate effect, said a statement by the presidency.

Bola Tinubu
May 28, 2025

Abuja residents’ refusal to pay taxes my greatest challenge: Wike

The FCTA on Monday began taking over 4,794 property revoked in the territory over unpaid ground rent, amounting to more than N6 billion.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike [Credit: Chi Geru]
May 28, 2025

Tinubu greets Rotimi Amaechi on 60th birthday

Mr Tinubu prayed for more years and God’s grace for the former minister and wished him well in his political career.

Amaechi speaking with Tinubu
May 27, 2025

Nigerian Army detained female soldier over theft allegation: Official

The spokesperson, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, in a statement on Tuesday, said the soldier was in detention in connection with the allegation of theft.

Nigerian Army logo
May 27, 2025

Wike shuns Tinubu’s directive, disrupts FIRS operations for second day

Ms Aderonke accused FCTA officials of causing mayhem at the FIRS headquarters on Tuesday.

FCTA staff sealing offices
May 27, 2025

Children’s Day: FCT parents seek ban on flavoured tobacco products

The parents expressed concern over the increasing use of flavoured tobacco and e-cigarettes by minors.

FCT
May 27, 2025

Tinubu reaffirms commitment to protecting rights, dreams of children

Mr Tinubu made the pledge in a message to mark the 2025 National Children’s Day.

Bola Tinubu
May 26, 2025

Panic as explosion rocks bus stop opposite Mogadishu Barracks Abuja

According to the statement, one male victim was rescued at the scene. 

Mogadishu Barracks
May 26, 2025

FCTA seals FIRS, Access Bank over unpaid ground rent

Mr Nwankwoeze said the exercise marks the commencement of taking possession of more than 4,794 revoked properties by the FCTA.

FCTA seals FIRS building
May 26, 2025

Senate condemns opposition for calling national assembly ‘rubber stamp’

Despite its non-adversarial approach to legislative business, the APC politician noted that the parliament has been under sustained public criticism.

Senate president and House speaker