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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The United States has withdrawn most of the forces it deployed for a recent operation against 'Islamic State' militants in northeastern Nigeria.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.

The ICPC has arrested Uche Nnaji and he is currently in their custody in Abuja.

The Federal High Court in Abuja granted bail to Omoyele Sowore, an online publisher and African Action Congress presidential candidate, with new conditions for his release.

Tinubu’s support group in Abuja has applauded the APC leadership for upholding the Appeals Committee’s decision on the list of nominees, despite ongoing protests. The group supports the party's decision regarding the Ondo 2027 nominations.

The court granted Sowore N200 million bail in a cybercrime trial. The bail requires a traditional ruler from his community and a person owning landed property in Abuja as sureties.

The crisis in Gurfata, an Abuja community, began with disputes over land use and access between farmers and herders, escalating into clashes. Interviews with community leaders, security officials, and victims’ families highlight the root cause of the conflict.

Segilola Resources reaffirmed its commitment to responsible mining and sustainable development by participating in the 5th edition of the Africa Natural Resources and Energy Investment Summit (AFNIS) held from 23-25 June 2026 at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja.

The Nigerian government in Abuja is seeking financial advisers for a planned Eurobond offering. The move aims to secure international funding through debt instruments.

Nigeria requires ₦500 billion over five years to scale digital health infrastructure, according to Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare Iziaq Salako. The announcement was made at the 6th Africa Digital Health Summit in Abuja.

NACA, the Global Fund, and partners will hold a national close-out meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, to review investments in the COVID-19 response mechanism (C19RM) grant implemented between 2021 and 2025. The meeting will gather stakeholders including the Federal Ministry of Health, state governments, and healthcare workers.

The Fourth UK–Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership (SDP4) Dialogue in Abuja aims to strengthen cooperation in defense, counter-terrorism, cyber security, strategic communications, maritime security, and hybrid threats. The focus is on translating mutual ambition into concrete outcomes and sustained collaboration.

President Tinubu and Oborevwori intervened in the Warri ward delineation crisis by hosting a stakeholders meeting with three ethnic nationalities in Abuja. The Ijaw leader praised their efforts to address the issue.

The #EndBadGovernance movement, Obi, and SERAP have condemned the detention of Sowore, alleging it is a political trial. A Federal High Court in Abuja ordered Sowore’s remand pending a decision on a bail revocation application.

Abuja residents are unable to pre-register for Permanent Voter Cards (PVC) on the INEC portal due to a lack of available appointment slots. The online platform, intended to facilitate remote pre-registration before biometric capture, has failed to provide slots in several parts of Abuja for weeks.

A Nigerian court ordered the remand of activist Sowore in Kuje Prison days after revoking his bail for failing to appear in court. The decision was made in Abuja.

The EFCC re-arraigned Mr. Ayeni, the ex-Skye Bank board chairman, for an alleged N15.6bn fraud. He was previously arraigned on May 4 and is being held at June Correctional Centre in Abuja.

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Global Fund have inaugurated an expanded medical warehouse in Abuja to highlight their collaborative achievements and reinforce commitments to supply chain reforms.

Police in Abuja destroyed a terrorists' camp and arrested four individuals following an anti-kidnapping and rescue operation led by Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, Ahmed Sanusi on 9 June in a hilly area.

The AGF assured the government's seriousness in addressing insecurity as a mass trial of terrorism suspects began in Abuja. The trial marks another step in combating terrorism-related threats.

The Nigerian Federal Government is arraigning over 400 terrorism suspects in batches at the Federal High Court complex in Abuja. The suspects are being processed simultaneously in multiple courtrooms.

The article recounts a 2000-2001 Presidential Media Chat event at the Presidential Villa in Aso Rock, Abuja, where President Olusegun Obasanjo engaged with editors. The title and content critique democracy through imagery of violence ('broken bottle on our forehead, bludgeon on the back').

Young Nigerians expressed concerns about trust and women’s inclusion in the 2027 elections during Caustival 2026, a social justice arts and film festival organized by Gatefield in Abuja.

President Tinubu directed Wike to allocate land in Abuja to establish a resource centre for Abdulsalami. The proposed centre is described as a tribute to Abdulsalami's legacy in peace-building, democratic governance, national unity, and public service.

The Centre for Informed Forensic and Cybersecurity for Integrity of Nations (CIFCFIN) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a 'stress test' of its technology six months before the 2027 elections. This call was made by CIFCFIN's Founder and Chairman, Iliyasu Gashinbaki, during Democracy Day celebrations in Abuja.

A group in Abuja is threatening legal action against protesters who occupied its headquarters. Video footage shows protesters throwing stones and chanting solidarity songs at the City Boy Movement building.

The LP presidential flagbearer unveiled an agenda as the party ratified 1,211 candidates for the 2027 elections during an NEC meeting in Abuja. The candidates were approved at a National Executive Committee meeting held on Thursday.

Police and vigilantes in Abuja killed two kidnappers and rescued five victims. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, stated that mining development grants would be awarded strictly on merit.

President Tinubu has pledged to transform Abuja into a world-class city and inaugurated a newly constructed road in the city.

FCCPC and NTDA agreed to strengthen consumer protection and tourism standards during a meeting in Abuja. The director-general of NTDA, Ola Awakan, met with FCCPC's executive vice chairman, Tunji Bello, at the commission’s headquarters.

Demola Olarewaju, Special Assistant to Atiku Abubakar, criticized Tinubu's administration for economic hardship, suggesting it makes Buhari appear favorable.

Okomu Oil shareholders approved a N14.3 billion final dividend payout of N15 per share during the 46th annual general meeting held on 26 May in Abuja. The announcement was first published by Premium Times Nigeria.

Tinubu has vowed to address insecurity and secure the release of abducted persons. His message was conveyed by George Akume during a National Inter-Denominational Church Service in Abuja.

China and Nigeria have deepened educational ties through the 19th Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreign Secondary School Students held at the China Cultural Centre in Abuja. The event highlights the growing importance of Mandarin education in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.