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Re-imagining The North: Liberty Symposium opens today

June 16, 2026June 16, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As Northern leaders gather to chart new future Aminu Imam All roads lead to Abuja today, as policymakers, business leaders, media executives, academics, security experts and development stakeholders converge for the 2nd Liberty Symposium, a high-level gathering aimed at crafting a new development roadmap for Northern Nigeria. The symposium, convened by Liberty Media Group scheduled for today Tuesday, at the iconic Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, is expected to ignite critical conversations on governance, economic transformation, security, constitutional reforms and the strategic role of the media in shaping the region’s future.…

FCT: Brother chains sister for 4yrs over business dispute

June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 Aminu Imam

A woman has been rescued from alleged captivity in the Mpape area of Maitama Extension, Abuja, after reportedly spending four years chained inside a locked room by her brother following a dispute over a business venture. According to eyewitnesses, the woman and her brother had jointly established a cement business. However, a disagreement allegedly arose over ownership and profits, leading to claims that the brother declared her mentally unstable and confined her in order to prevent her from asserting her stake in the enterprise. The shocking situation reportedly came to…

Wike’s Abuja revolution: Three years of unprecedented transformation

June 2, 2026June 3, 2026 Aminu Imam

By Dr. Jumai Ahmadu By every visible and measurable indicator, the FCT under the leadership of the Minister, Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, is undergoing one of the most ambitious transformations in its history. In less than three years, Abuja has witnessed a scale of infrastructural development, governance reforms, urban renewal, and institutional expansion that many residents and stakeholders say is unmatched since the creation of the Federal Capital Territory in 1976. From the city centre to satellite towns and Area Councils, the evidence of transformation is impossible to ignore. Roads…

Tinubu allocates Abuja land to Ambassadors-designate

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026 Aminu Imam

…As Wike pushes diplomatic investment drive Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the allocation of land in Abuja to Ambassadors and High Commissioners-Designate, as part of efforts to strengthen diplomatic relations and deepen Nigeria’s international engagement. Wike disclosed this yesterday during a courtesy visit by the envoys, led by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Dunoma Umar Ahmed, at his residence in Life Camp, Abuja. He said the initiative was aimed at ensuring that…

Drama, as members shun Nafi’u Bala ADC faction’s convention in Abuja

April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 Aminu Imam

…Venue left empty Crises within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) took a dramatic turn yesterday, after a much-publicised convention by a faction of the party failed to hold in Abuja, leaving the venue completely deserted. The convention, organised by the faction loyal to Nafi’u Bala, was scheduled to take place at the National Stadium. However, at the expected time of commencement, there was no sign of activity at the venue. A television reporter who monitored the situation described an empty scene. According to the live report: “We are live at…

FG approves ₦4bn for new Tinubu Polytechnic in Abuja, Epe varsity

March 14, 2026March 14, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Government has approved ₦2bn each as take-off grants for the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic in Abuja and the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe in Epe, Lagos State, as part of efforts to support their early operations. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Thursday during the inauguration of key officials appointed to lead the two institutions. Among those inaugurated were Prof. Nosiru Onibon, who will serve as the pioneer Rector of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal Polytechnic, Abuja; Prof. Adeola Oshikoya, appointed Vice-Chancellor…

U.S. Embassy, Abuja issues terror threat alert for its citizens

March 11, 2026March 11, 2026 Aminu Imam

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert warning of a potential terrorist threat against U.S. diplomatic facilities and affiliated schools across Nigeria. The advisory, released on March 9, 2026, urged Americans in the country to heighten vigilance and take precautionary measures. According to the alert, possible targets include the U.S. Embassy in Abuja, the Consulate in Lagos, and U.S.-affiliated educational institutions. While no specific locations or groups were named, the embassy recommended varying travel routes and schedules, remaining aware of surroundings, avoiding predictable patterns, and reviewing security…

Kidnappers raid Abuja suburbs, residents share terrifying ordeal

March 9, 2026March 9, 2026 Aminu Imam

…20 victims rescued after fierce gun battle Residents of Peze and Kungabokun communities in the Byazhin-Across area of Kubwa, within Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have recounted terrifying experiences following a wave of kidnappings by suspected gunmen. Community members said the attackers had repeatedly invaded homes over the past two weeks, abducting men, women and children. Locals estimate that between 15 and 20 residents were kidnapped during the period, with some families forced to pay ransoms of about ₦500,000. According to a resident, Pastor Tony Anotu,…

Bello Matawalle shuts down CBD Abuja for his 9 children’s wedding

February 7, 2026February 7, 2026 Aminu Imam

President Bola Tinubu yesterday joined political leaders and dignitaries at the wedding fatiha of children of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, which was held at the National Mosque, Abuja. Matawalle, a former governor of Zamfara state, gave out nine of his children in marriage at the ceremony. Liberty News reports that the ceremony attracted prominent personalities from within and outside Nigeria. Among the guests was the President of São Tomé & Príncipe, Carlos Vila Nova, who attended alongside Tinubu. Also, governors present at event included Governors Uba…

Abuja @50: Amid strife, struggle and uncertain leadership

February 3, 2026February 3, 2026 Aminu Imam

By Gabriel Omimi Precisely, on February 3, 1976, Abuja officially became Nigeria’s capital, a planned city meant to symbolize unity, order, and hope for the nation. Sadly, February 3, 2026,will mark half a century with no plan to celebrate the Golden Jubilee, to showcase major infrastructure projects, urban renewal plans, and symbolic campaigns like the “Flame of the Forest” tree-planting initiative aimed at greener spaces across the capital. Flash back, when Abuja marked its 30th anniversary in 2006, the city stood as a clearer reflection of its original vision as…