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Homepage Abuja from Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026
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Nigeria Positioning Gas as Engine for Africa's Energy Growth — NNPC
Nigeria has declared its readiness to leverage its vast gas resources to drive Africa’s energy transition, industrial growth and economic stability, as the continent battles widespread energy poverty.
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Wike Pledges More Infrastructural Transformation as FCT Marks 50 Years
As the FCT marks 50 years of existence, FCT minister, Nyesom Wike has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has massively transformed the landscape of the Federal Capital Territory in less than three years.
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Benue High Court Nullifies Gov Alia’s Executive Order on Public Gatherings
A Benue State High Court sitting in Makurdi has struck down an executive order issued by Governor Hyacinth Alia, declaring it unconstitutional and without legal basis.
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Ugo Ugochukwu Wins Formula Regional Oceania Championship
Nigerian-American racing sensation Ugo Ugochukwu has emerged champion of the 2026 Formula Regional Oceania Championship, capping off an outstanding season in New Zealand with a dominant display of skill and consistency.
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Snakebites: FCTA Says Antivenom Readily Available at Hospitals
The FCT Administration has assured residents that antivenom is fully stocked and readily accessible across all FCTA-owned hospitals and public health centres.
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Nigeria Moves to Share Electricity Subsidy Costs with States
The Federal Government of Nigeria has indicated plans to begin sharing the cost of electricity subsidies with state and local governments from 2026.
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Workers Back at Offices as Organised Labour, Wike Resolve Dispute
Organised labour and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, have resolved their dispute, leading to the immediate resumption of work by affected employees in Abuja.
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PDP Faction Fixes National Convention for March 28–29 in Abuja
A faction of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has announced March 28 and 29, 2026, as the dates for its National Convention in Abuja.
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Court Bars NLC, TUC from Embarking on Planned Protest
The National Industrial Court in Abuja has issued an interim order restraining the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and three union leaders from carrying out a planned protest or any form of industrial action in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
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APC Unveils 73-Member Committee for March 2026 National Convention
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has formally unveiled a 73-member Central Coordination Committee to steer activities ahead of its much-anticipated National Convention, scheduled for March 27–28, 2026.
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Lagos Plans $10m Regeneration of Makoko Community
The Lagos State Government (LASG) has announced plans to invest about $10 million in regenerating Makoko, the sprawling waterfront community that has been at the centre of public debate following recent demolition exercises.
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Ademola Lookman Moves from Atalanta to Atletico Madrid in €40m Transfer
Nigeria winger, Ademola Lookman, has officially joined Atletico Madrid from Atalanta, sealing a long-anticipated move.
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Again, FCTA Workers Shun NLC, JUAC, Resume Work
Most government workers in Abuja resumed work on Monday, shunning organised labour's notice of a rally against the FCT Administration (FCTA), scheduled for Tuesday.
