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5 Sep 2023

FCT Minister Wike pledges overhaul of Abuja's mass transit system

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has made a resolute commitment to revamp the entire mass transit system within the nation's capital, Abuja.

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.

Local

7 Apr 2022

Train Attack: CSOs call for Amaechi’s resignation

...the attack on the train might have been curtailed if Amaechi was not pursuing personal interests

Rotimi Amaechi, director-general of President Muhammadu Buhari Campaign Organisation

Local

4 Apr 2022

Nigerians back Sheikh Nuru Khalid over his suspension for 'anti-government' sermon

New reports have claimed that the Apo Mosque Committee in Abuja have rescinded their decision on the suspension of Sheikh Nuru Khalid.

Local

4 Apr 2022

Bandits abduct 22 on Abuja-Kaduna expressway

This is coming barely 24 hours after the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, visited the road.

Local

31 Mar 2022

Nigerian government probes Abuja stadium rampage

The willful destruction of Government property across the country is unacceptable and must be condemned.

Metro

31 Mar 2022

Gunmen raid palace, abduct monarch in Abuja

The Nigerian Police has been notified, and some officers visited the community to commence investigation.

7 persons killed, 250 houses razed as gunmen run riot in Plateau community. [Daily Express]

Local

29 Mar 2022

7 killed, 29 injured in Abuja-Kaduna train attack, says Defence Chief

“Seven Nigerians were killed, 29 others wounded, and some were kidnapped, and we are yet to establish the exact number."

Local

29 Mar 2022

Buhari meets with Service Chiefs over Abuja-Kaduna train attack

The bandits were said to have opened fire, shot sporadically on the train, and later gained access into the train.

President Muhammadu Buhari in a security meeting with service chiefs [Presidency]

Local

8 Sep 2020

Healthcare workers battling COVID-19 in Abuja receive some of their pay after Pulse Exclusive

The healthcare workers are now wondering why they were not paid in full.

The Nigerian Medical Association has lamented the exodus of Nigerian doctors to foreign countries [gofundme]

Local

29 Aug 2020

How doctors are treated like slaves in Abuja COVID-19 isolation centers and owed allowances for months [Pulse Exclusive]

In Nigeria's capital city of Abuja, doctors battling the novel coronavirus pandemic are struggling to feed.

Healthcare workers at the Lagos State isolation center in Yaba (Twitter: @Jidesanwoolu)

Celebrities

7 Aug 2020

Naira Marley fined N200,000 by Abuja court for disregarding COVID-19 protocols

The controversial music star pleaded guilty to the charges filed against him.

Naira Marley is appealing to all the ladies sending him nude photos to stop as he is observing the Muslim fasting season. [Instagram/NairaMarley]

Business

31 Jul 2020

As Abuja markets fully re-open, here's what you should know

Nigeria's capital city of Abuja is flinging market doors open in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Masks and distancing not required: A market in Dar es Salaam in mid-April

Music

22 May 2020

MARV OTM and producer, Malik Bawa traps out on, ‘Way Up North’ [EP Review]

Way Up North is an impressive trap project brimming with memorable melodies and beats, Marv OTM’s impressive technique and his delivery.

MARV OTM traps out on, ‘Way Up North.' (Apex Village)

Local

18 May 2020

It’s raining ice in Abuja and residents are over the moon

Abuja dances in the icy, pellety rain.

Hailstones in Abuja on May 18, 2020 (Chine Ezekwesili)

Local

9 May 2020

6 coronavirus patients discharged in Abuja

The FCT minister says more efforts are being sustained to ensure the recovery and discharge of more patients.

Minister, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mohammed Bello

Local

18 Apr 2020

With 51 new cases, Nigeria records highest number of coronavirus infections in 1 day, total now 493

So far, 17 deaths have been recorded and 158 patients have recovered from the virus.

Local

17 Apr 2020

35 new cases bring coronavirus cases in Nigeria to 442

As of Thursday, April 16,2020, 442 cases had been recorded in Nigeria.

Local

15 Apr 2020

FCTA sets up mobile court to prosecute lockdown violators

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has activated mobile courts to prosecute all violators of the Presidential directive on the cessation of movement across the territory.