FCT: Wike visits site of collapsed hotel, orders arrest of owner, contractor
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has visited the site of a collapsed building known as Ugo West Hotel in Jikwoyi, Abuja, and directed that the owner and contractor be arrested immediately. Wike arrived at the location after reports of the incident and expressed anger over what happened, describing the collapse as […]
Many trapped as Ugo West Hotel under construction collapses in Jikwoyi, Abuja
A tragic building collapse has been reported in Abuja after a hotel under construction, identified as Ugo West Hotel, gave way in the Jikwoyi area. The incident has left several people feared trapped under the rubble. Eyewitnesses said the structure collapsed suddenly, leaving workers and others at the site buried in debris. The unexpected incident […]
‘They plan to arrest my brother, get me to negotiate’ – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that there were plans to arrest his elder brother ahead of their mother’s burial. He claimed the move was intended to pressure him into negotiations with authorities. According to him, his brother Bashir avoided travelling to Nigeria to escape the alleged arrest. El-Rufai made the claim while […]
2027: Stakeholders call for gender-inclusiveness
As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 elections, stakeholders are calling for stronger gender inclusion across leadership and governance. The appeal was made during the 2026 International Women’s Day event organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations in Abuja. Hadiza Bala Usman highlighted barriers such as limited access to finance and rigid work systems that […]
Nigerian govt inducts new health fellows, tasks youths on reforms drive
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has inducted a new group of National Health Fellows to support reforms in the country’s health sector. The programme was announced during a recent event in Abuja where a second batch of fellows was welcomed after completing training. Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate urged the young fellows […]
EFCC Operatives Take Over Malami’s Abuja Residence, Block Access To Street
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission took control of the Abuja residence of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, on Tuesday. The EFCC blocked access to Koranakh Close, off Amazon Street, restricting movement in the area. Eyewitnesses reported that the agency arrived in about five buses and immediately sealed off the neighbourhood. […]
DSS storms Malami’s Abuja residence following Atiku’s visit
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) reportedly stormed the Abuja residence of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, shortly after a visit by Atiku Abubakar. The development has raised concerns and speculation about the motive behind the sudden security presence at Malami’s home. Details surrounding the operation remain unclear. Sources indicated that […]
NNPC Cuts Petrol Price By N100 In Lagos, N95 In Abuja
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has lowered petrol prices at its retail outlets to N1,130 per litre in Lagos and N1,165 per litre in Abuja. This reflects a N100 drop in Lagos and N95 in Abuja from previous rates. Several NNPC stations in Lagos, including Isheri Oshun Road, Apple Junction, and Ago Palace […]
Panic in Abuja as residents lament prolonged water scarcity
Residents in several Abuja communities, including Ushafa, Bwari, and Dutse, are facing prolonged water scarcity, with many going weeks without supply. The shortage has forced residents to rely on alternative and sometimes unsafe water sources. A Dutse resident, Godswill, revealed that he has been fetching water from a nearby river for nearly a week due […]
Nigeria won’t surrender to troublemakers – Tinubu vows
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country will not surrender to people trying to create unrest and disrupt national peace. He made this statement during an Interfaith Iftar meeting with religious and traditional leaders at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The President emphasized that the government remains committed to protecting Nigeria’s unity and […]