FCT Wraps Up 12th BEARHUG Literacy Programme
The FCT Education Resource Centre has concluded the 12th edition of its holiday literacy scheme, BEARHUG, themed “Leveraging ICT for Better Learning Outcomes.” Held from August 4–22 at the City…
Heavy Storm Ravages Abaji Communities, Families Stranded
Severe rainfall has ripped through Gawu Ward in Abaji Area Council, leaving destruction across villages such as Gasakpa I and II, Gimgbe, Gawu Town, Tungan-Usman, and Fuka-Jamigbe. Villagers say it…
FERMA, FRSC to Ease Nyanya–Mararaba Traffic Woes
The Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA) and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) have outlined plans to tackle persistent flooding and traffic congestion along the Nyanya–Mararaba axis of the FCT.…
Protest Rocks UniAbuja Over Withheld Salaries
Lecturers at the University of Abuja on Monday joined the nationwide protest organized by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) to press for the payment of outstanding entitlements and…
Chaos as Abuja–Kaduna Train Jumps Track
A passenger train on the Abuja–Kaduna route derailed Tuesday morning, toppling several carriages and sparking panic among commuters. The mishap occurred shortly after the train left Abuja around 11 a.m.…
Abuja Task Force Dismantles Shanties on Ring Road 3 Corridor
Authorities in the FCT have demolished hundreds of makeshift structures along the proposed Ring Road 3 as part of a sweeping clearance drive aimed at enhancing security and restoring order.…
Palestinian Community Leader Arrested in Abuja
A man identified as the head of the Palestinian community in Nigeria has been taken into custody by a counter-terrorism unit during a security operation in the capital city. Residents…
Confusion as Two Judges Hear Separate Sowore Cases in Abuja
The Federal High Court in Abuja witnessed drama on Monday when two vacation judges handled separate cases involving activist and SaharaReporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore. The Nigeria Police filed motions before…
INEC: 1.3m Nigerians Register Online in First Week of CVR
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) reports that 1,379,342 Nigerians completed online pre-registration during the first week of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), held from August 18 to 24, 2025.…
FCTA, Uganda Forge Stronger Cultural and Tourism Ties
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with foreign missions to promote culture, tourism, and social development. Permanent Secretary of the Social Development Secretariat, Ms.…
