Abuja

Abbas advocated for deliberate preparation of youth for leadership at the launch of the LEAD Fellowship in Abuja. Stakeholders including Mr. Tajudeen emphasized the need for investment in youth leadership, ethical governance, and inclusive political participation.

Nigeria destroyed 2,809 illicit arms in a crackdown on illegal weapons. The destruction took place at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment in Giri, Abuja.

Wike explains the possible non-completion of Abuja's Millennium Tower project, which was awarded during former President Olusegun Obasanjo's administration and described as a national monument with tourism potential.

A court reduced the N2 billion bail bond for the Miyetti Allah leader in a money laundering trial. The original bail conditions required a surety with three years' tax clearance in Abuja and a property worth N2 billion in the Nigerian capital.

A new book titled 'Sickle Cell Anaemia: The Audacity of Hope' was launched in Abuja, urging Nigerians to prioritize genotype testing and public awareness. The book is authored by Funmilayo Braithwaite with medical contributions from Abayomi Adegbite and Moji Aiyemo.

Gunmen killed Colonel Abdussalam Ude, a serving Nigerian military officer of the Nigerian Army Intelligence Corp, at his residence in the Kurudu area of Abuja. His wife was also shot during the attack.

The Nigerian military confirmed the killing of Army Colonel Mr. Ude by unidentified gunmen in Abuja. The DIA reported the attack occurred at 10:45 p.m. on Monday, 27 July.

The military confirmed the killing of Army Colonel Mr. Ude by unidentified gunmen in Abuja on Monday, July 27. The DIA reported the attack occurred at approximately 10:45 p.m.

Nigeria's police recovered stolen vehicles that were being trafficked to Burkina Faso. The vehicles were seized at separate gunpoints in Abuja.

A Nigerian Army colonel was shot dead while resisting kidnappers in Abuja. The attack also left the officer’s wife, his driver, and a security guard with gunshot injuries.

Experts at the Insights Learning Forum 2026 in Abuja stated that digital tools alone cannot resolve Nigeria's health system issues. The conference, organized by eHealth Africa, highlighted the need for more comprehensive solutions beyond technology.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is seeking youth input to shape Africa's health strategy through 2035. The call was made during the Youth Consultative Forum on the WHO African Regional Strategic Plan 2026–2030 and Vision 2035 held in Abuja at the United Nations Conference Room.

An Abuja-bound Aero Contractors flight made an emergency return to Lagos due to a technical issue. Passengers were safely evacuated after the aircraft returned to Lagos, as reported by Premium Times Nigeria.

Aptech Career Quest 2026 returns in August, offering up to 50% scholarships for UK degree aspirants. The premier career seminar will be held in major Nigerian cities including Lagos, Abuja, Enugu, Ibadan, Port Harcourt, and Calabar.

A Nigerian court granted bail to the leader of Miyetti Allah, requiring a surety with a three-year tax clearance and a land worth N2 billion in Abuja. The court refused to hear an application to vary these bail conditions.

The court granted the Miyetti Allah leader bail with conditions requiring a N2 billion land asset in Abuja and refused to hear an application to vary these conditions.

A court ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to arrest Mrs. Godwin-Isaac for failing to appear in a hearing related to a land fraud trial. The judge issued the directive after she skipped the continuation of criminal proceedings against her.

Thirty-one companies have won 37 oil and gas blocks in Nigeria’s 2025 Licensing Round following a competitive commercial bid process in Abuja.

Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja dismissed a case challenging Okowa's candidacy, ruling it defective from inception. Nwoko plans to appeal the court's decision.

A court granted N2 billion bail to the leader of Miyetti Allah on alleged money laundering charges. The bail conditions require one surety to be an Abuja resident with a three-year tax clearance certificate.

Shettima departs Abuja for the ECOWAS Summit in Freetown. The summit will focus on policy decisions, strategic resolutions, and reaffirming commitments to peace, democracy, economic growth, and regional integration.

Former minister Turner Isoun died on 15 July in Abuja. He was 87.

The US and Nigeria are collaborating on Powergas and digital infrastructure projects to align their national interests through commercial statecraft.

The National Association of Ghanaian Communities in Nigeria (NAGHACON) is urging Presidents Mahama and Tinubu to intervene in alleged attacks on Jonah Capital's assets at River Park Estate in Abuja, Nigeria.

Nigeria's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, met with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Frank Garcia in Abuja to reaffirm the strategic partnership between Nigeria and the United States. The meeting occurred at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on July 13, 2026.

ICPC arraigned Uche Nnaji on six charges, including certificate forgery and misappropriation of funds, before Judge Joyce Abdulmalik at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Abuja, Nigeria's federal capital, faces a housing crisis where affordable homes remain inaccessible to low-paid workers despite significant urban growth. The city's population surged from 776,298 in 2006 to an estimated 2,057,985 in 2026.

Ex-Minister Uche Nnaji was arrested at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja upon arrival from Enugu via a chartered flight. He is to be arraigned over allegations of certificate forgery.

The article examines how poverty in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, creates unequal living conditions such as unfinished homes and shop compartments, which negatively impact early childhood development and exacerbate inequalities among children.

Lawyer groups in Nigeria continue to advocate for the Blue Silk rank for legal practitioners, despite a recent court ruling dismissing a case seeking its validation. The Federal High Court in Abuja rejected the lawsuit aiming to establish the rank, which is modeled after the recognized SAN status.

Nigerian security forces rescued dozens of abducted schoolchildren and teachers. Bola Tinubu attended Nigeria's national Democracy Day celebrations in Abuja.

The Federal Government has expanded its emergency healthcare system to 34 states and plans to implement a digital dispatch platform. The announcement was made by Health Minister Iziaq Salako during the opening of the 11th Annual Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Intensive and Critical Care Society of Nigeria (I-CCSN) in Abuja.

Lawal stated that state police will grant governors genuine authority as chief security officers. He made these remarks as a panellist at the Arise News Town Hall Summit in Abuja.

The PBAT Door-to-Door Movement inaugurated its national executives in Abuja. Founder Tompolo stated the event aims to unite political leaders, community representatives, stakeholders, and Nigerians to strengthen grassroots mobilization nationwide.

ICPC filed criminal charges against Nnaji before the Federal High Court in Abuja, as revealed by a charge sheet obtained by PREMIUM TIMES. The charges were filed on Monday.

A court ordered the forfeiture of properties owned by Saleh Mamman in Abuja and Kaduna. The decision follows his conviction on corruption and money laundering charges involving N33.8 billion.

Nigerian troops conducted 14,221 security operations from January to June 2026, eliminating 1,597 criminals and rescuing 1,516 hostages. The operations targeted terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, arms traffickers, oil thieves, and other criminal elements across land, air, and maritime theatres.

INEC has extended the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) deadline and introduced self-service registration. The announcement was made in a statement issued in Abuja.

A journalist was abducted in Abuja by four men in plain clothes arriving in an unmarked Mitsubishi Pajero SUV. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has linked the disappearance to an investigative report. The incident was first reported by Premium Times Nigeria.

The United States has withdrawn most of the forces it deployed for a recent operation against 'Islamic State' militants in northeastern Nigeria. The US continues to provide intelligence support at the request of Abuja.