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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…

FCT workers protest in Abuja, demands Wike’s removal

January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 Aminu Imam

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister faced the anger of workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) yesterday over an unresolved labour dispute. The workers, backed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), protested at the National Industrial Court in Abuja, demanding the removal of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. The protest followed a directive from the NLC, which declared full support for the industrial action and described the strike as justified in the face of what it termed persistent violations of workers’ rights by the FCTA management and political…

Jubilation, as fuel price reduces in Abuja

November 15, 2025November 15, 2025 Aminu Imam

Fuel stations in Abuja yesterday reduced the pump price of petrol after the Federal Government stopped the planned 15% import duty on petrol and diesel. The price change involved stations such as Ranoil and Empire, which adjusted their rates because the suspended duty removed the fear of an extra charge that would have raised the cost of fuel. Ranoil now sells petrol at ₦940 per litre, while Empire adjusted to ₦949 per litre, both coming down from ₦955. According to reports, many other stations across Abuja and nearby areas are…

Wike and FCT’s infrastructural transformation

July 6, 2025July 6, 2025 Aminu Imam

By Rachel Usman In the capital of a country that often forgets to finish what it starts, Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital these past few days witnessed not a spectacle but stewardship, with the unveiling of completed infrastructure projects within a two-week period to celebrate President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second anniversary. Over two weeks, the strength of policy met the power of personality, and perhaps more than any other in recent memory, exposed the depth of FCT Minister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike’s political magnetism and the breadth of his economic reform impact.…

Army reacts to Mogadishu Cantonment Abuja explosion

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Nigerian Army has reacted to the explosion which rocked the Mogadishu Cantonment, popularly known as Abacha Barracks, yesterday, Monday. In a post made on X, the Nigerian Army said the situation is currently under control. The Army, however, did not give details of the cause of the explosion. “Explosion at Bus Stop Opposite Mogadishu Cantonment Abuja. Situation Under Control. Details Later”, Army wrote on X. Sources privy to the incident had earlier stated that a suspected suicide bomber tried to gain access into the barrack. It was also gathered…

Shefarmers@One: Livestock Project launched

February 20, 2025February 20, 2025 Aminu Imam

The Shefarmers Association has celebrated its one year anniversary and launched the National Shefarmers Livestock Project. Mrs. Adedayo Benjamins-Laniyi, the FCTA Mandate Secretary for the Women Affairs Secretariat, at the occasion held in Abuja on Thursday, called for more investment in women which she said is investment in the community. Aminu Saleh, AIG (Rtd), Grand Patron of Shefarmers, in his address, called for urgent land reforms to address issues that hinder women from overcoming challenges to farming in Nigeria. He said the Association was conceived in 2021 to provide support…

Bomb explosion rocks Abuja school; student feared dead

January 7, 2025January 7, 2025 Aminu Imam

A bomb explosion has reportedly exploded in Kuchibiyu community of Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where an Islamiyyah school is located as leaving a student dead, with many critically injured. According to reports, the tragic incident occurred around noon yesterday, sending shockwaves through the quiet community, located approximately 42 kilometers from the federal capital’s city centre. It was gathered that emergency response teams, including the Police’ Bomb Disposal squad, promptly arrived at the scene, while the injured were rushed to a nearby hospital for urgent medical care. While…

President Tinubu appoints new NAHCON Chairman

August 19, 2024August 19, 2024 Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman as the new Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) pending the confirmation by the Senate. This appointment effectively removes the previous Chairman, Jalal Arabi in the face of corruption allegations. Professor Usman is a renowned scholar with qualifications from the University of Madinah and Peshawar University, Pakistan. He previously served as Chairman of the Kano State Muslims Pilgrims Welfare Board, successfully overseeing the operations of the largest quota of state pilgrims in the country. According to a statement…