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Leading Nigerian opposition figures gather in Abuja to discuss the Electoral Act and address key national issues.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has indefinitely adjourned the trial of Yakubu Adamu, Bauchi State's Commissioner for Finance, who is facing allegations of terrorism financing.

Nigerian electricity sector stakeholders are urging coordinated reforms and accountability while transitioning to cleaner energy during the Nigeria Electricity Supply Industry Week 2026 in Abuja.

The Local Organizing Committee has completed an inspection of venues for the upcoming National Para Games in Nigeria, ensuring facilities are ready for the event scheduled for 2026.

The Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria announced that flights between Jeddah and Abuja are set to resume by 2027 as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the arraignment of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai on cybercrime charges to April 23 after he was unable to appear due to an ongoing investigation by the ICPC.

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Tunji Disu as acting Inspector-General of Police during a ceremony at the State House in Abuja.

The Nigerian Workers' Union, represented by the Nigeria Labour Congress, has voiced support for Cuba and condemned the U.S. blockade at a solidarity conference in Abuja.

The Nigerian government denied allegations of having paid a ransom to Boko Haram for the release of kidnapped schoolchildren.

Senator Abubakar Bagudu emphasized the importance of ministerial aides in enhancing public policy formulation and implementation during a workshop in Abuja.

XEJet Limited and the University of Abuja have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish the XEJet Centre for Aerospace & Space Engineering in Nigeria.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, praised President Bola Tinubu for the successful conduct of the Area Council elections in Abuja, which showcased the political landscape of Nigeria.

The University of Abuja has expelled 28 students due to serious misconduct including cultism and drug-related offences.

Passengers traveling on the Abuja–Kaduna train route have shared distressing accounts of overcrowding, operational failures, and mechanical issues during their journey.

Christopher Maikalangu of the All Progressives Congress has been declared the winner of the Abuja Municipal Area Council chairmanship election, securing over 40,000 votes.

The International Cancer Centre in Abuja, in partnership with OncoBridge Foundation, conducted a two-day community awareness campaign and free cancer screenings for residents in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State to mark World Cancer Day.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has started posting results for the Federal Capital Territory Area Council chairmanship elections on its Result Viewing portal.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, commended the peaceful conduct of the Area Council elections in Abuja but expressed concern over low voter turnout, particularly in the city center.

In a closely contested election in the Federal Capital Territory, the APC and ADC candidates tied in voter turnout at a polling unit in Karu, Abuja.

Commercial activity was halted at Karu Market in Abuja as security forces enforced restrictions during the Area Council elections.

Minister Nyesom Wike visited various polling units in Abuja during the Area Council elections, where voters participated in electing their representatives.

Traffic congestion ensued in Abuja as military enforced movement restrictions during the ongoing elections.

Julius Adamu, a former PDP chairmanship aspirant, praises the Independent National Electoral Commission for the peaceful conduct of the Federal Capital Territory area council elections in Abuja.

Voters at the Durumi II Polling Unit in Abuja reported missing names from the voter register during local elections, causing frustrations and allegations of foul play.

Voting in the Karu area of Abuja commenced with significant delays due to low voter turnout during the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections.

The Independent National Electoral Commission officials arrived late at the Durumi I Polling Unit during the Abuja Municipal Area Council election, delaying the start of voting.

A church in Abuja expelled a newly married woman for refusing to have sex with her husband, while a Lagos teacher protests the treatment of educators.

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has postponed maintenance operations originally scheduled for election weekend following backlash from residents concerned about potential disruptions.

Abuja's area councils elections, organized by INEC, play a crucial role in local governance, impacting residents' daily lives more than federal elections.

A faction of Nigeria's People's Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the withdrawal of candidates from the upcoming Abuja Local Council elections, calling it an anti-democratic act.

The Federal High Court in Abuja has accepted the confessional statements of four defendants involved in the June 5, 2022, Owo Church attack, while rejecting the defence's objections regarding these confessions.

The President of Rotary International emphasized the critical role of immunization in eradicating polio globally, particularly in Nigeria, during his visit to Abuja.

The Federal High Court in Abuja upheld the admissibility of confessional statements from four defendants in the Owo church attack case, rejecting a defense motion for a trial-within-trial.

Experts claim that artificial intelligence will create more jobs than it eliminates, as discussed during the AI Awareness Day in Abuja.

The Federal Capital Territory police have deployed personnel and imposed movement restrictions ahead of the February 21, 2026, local government elections in Abuja, Nigeria.

The upcoming Africa-Caribbean Investment Summit aims to provide a platform for unlocking access to a combined market worth $40 trillion for businesses from Africa and the Caribbean.

President Bola Tinubu emphasized the importance of traditional and religious leaders in implementing health reforms in Nigeria during a summit in Abuja.

Ten suspects were arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for their alleged involvement in vandalism and kidnapping activities in Abuja and surrounding areas.

Nyesom Wike praises President Bola Tinubu for setting a new standard in delivering democratic dividends during a lecture at the University of Abuja.

Leading UK boarding schools plan to engage with Nigerian families through exhibitions in Abuja and Lagos as part of UK Boarding Schools Week 2026.

An Abuja couple has been arraigned by the EFCC for allegedly committing a fraud of N740 million.

Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, emphasized that education is a key focus of the Renewed Hope Agenda during the International Day for Education Conference held in Abuja.

The Labour Party in Nigeria is facing a leadership crisis as factions led by Nenadi Usman and Julius Abure clash over control of the party's national secretariat in Abuja.

The Acting Chairman of the FCT-IRS emphasizes the importance of timely tax contributions for the development of essential public services in Abuja.

Protesters gathered at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja as former governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai arrived to honor a summons from the agency, leading to a divide between supporters and critics of the ex-governor.

Hundreds of protesters gathered at the EFCC headquarters in Abuja, calling for the prosecution of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over alleged corruption.

NASENI has received multiple media industry recognitions, highlighting its crucial role in Nigeria's pursuit of technological advancement.

The University of Abuja has appointed two new Deputy Vice-Chancellors following the Governing Council's approval at a recent meeting.

United Nigeria Airlines faces operational disruptions after a second bird strike incident within 24 hours, affecting flight schedules from Abuja to Lagos.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja following a successful representation of President Bola Tinubu at the African Union Summit in Ethiopia.