8 h. ago Abuja International Film Festival Celebrates 22 Years with Global Showcase

The Abuja International Film Festival (AIFF) is set to celebrate its 22nd edition from November 6 to 10, 2025, with an opening ceremony and a closing awards gala. The festival, which has run consistently for over two decades, including during the Covid -19 pandemic, received over 1,592 entries from 80 countries this year. The festival […]

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67 h. ago Alleged Forgery: Trial Of Abuja Lawyer, 1 Other Begins As Police Call First Witness

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, sitting in Apo, Abuja, on Thursday, commenced hearing in a case of alleged forgery and impersonation filed against Abuja-based lawyer, Victor Giwa, and one other defendant, Ibitade Bukola. The defendants were standing trial before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie on allegations of forging official documents and impersonating a Senior Advocate […]

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69 h. ago Senate Seeks Establishment Of Autism Centres In Abuja, 6 Geopolitical Zones

The Senate, on Thursday, took a major step toward improving support for Nigerians living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) as it began consideration of a Bill seeking to establish a National Center for Autism in six zonal centres across the country for research, diagnosis and care. ASD is a complex neurodevelopmental condition that affects communication, […]

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3 d. ago PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City Int’l Half Marathon Gets World Athletics Label

In a historic milestone for Nigerian sports, the Premium Trust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon has been officially awarded the prestigious World Athletics Label for its second edition—a distinction achieved in record time. The organiser of the Abuja City International Half Marathon and Nigeria’s foremost sports company, Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML), announced this […]

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4 d. ago #FreeNnamdiKanu protest: Court reschedules hearing in Police suit against Sowore, others

The order followed the ex-parte motion moved by the police lawyer, Wisdom Madaki, on behalf of Federal Republic of Nigeria

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4 d. ago Ethiopian Airlines Begins Second Daily Flight On Abuja–Addis Ababa Route

Ethiopian Airlines has commenced a second daily flight service between Abuja and Addis Ababa, further expanding its footprint in Nigeria and enhancing connectivity between the two African capital cities. The inaugural evening flight, ET937, landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport around 7:26 p.m. on Tuesday, where it was welcomed with a traditional water cannon […]

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4 d. ago Journalists Lead Campaign To Secure Identity Of Abuja Indigenous Communities

The Network of Journalists on Indigenous Issues (NEJII), in partnership with MacArthur foundation and the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED), has charged media practitioners to intensify coverage on the rights and lived realities of Abuja’s Indigenous communities, whose historical identity remains endangered by decades of displacement. Speaking at the media training […]

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4 d. ago Federal Govt Plans Cash Transfer Scheme Expansion To 15m Households

The federal government has announced plans to scale up its social safety net, a controversial cash transfer programme designed to cushion the effects of current economic hardship and poverty across the country. The programme is targeting the poorest and most vulnerable households. Speaking at the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference on Tuesday in Abuja, […]

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4 d. ago ‘Nigeria Has Too Many Sycophants In Government’, Emir Sanusi II Cautions Ministers, Others

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has said that Nigeria has too many sycophants in government while cautioning ministers and presidential aides against turning into praise singers. Sanusi II gave the charge on Tuesday in Abuja during the Oxford Global Think Tank Leadership Conference and Book Launch, where he joined other notable Nigerians, […]

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5 d. ago Court gives Nnamdi Kanu 7 days to file final written address after waiving defence

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), seven read more Court gives Nnamdi Kanu 7 days to file final written address after waiving defence

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8 d. ago Wakafoods Hits Abuja With A Splash! Save Up To 60% Off Your Favourite Restaurants — At Zero Delivery Cost!

Abuja’s food lovers, this one’s for you! Say hello to Wakafoods Express, the newest and fastest-growing food delivery service in the city that’s redefining convenience, savings, and deliciousness all at once. With zero delivery fees and discounts of up to 60% off your favourite restaurants, Wakafoods is giving hungry Abuja residents a tastier and more […]

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8 d. ago Police Rearrest Sowore After Court Grants Him Bail Over #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest

Human rights activist and #FreeNnamdiKanuNow campaigner, Omoyele Sowore, has been re-arrested by the Nigerian Police shortly after his court appearance at the Kuje Magistrate Court on Friday. Sowore, alongside Nnamdi Kanu’s brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, a former member of Kanu’s legal team, and ten others, had earlier met their bail conditions. The court granted them […] The post Police Rearrest Sowore After Court Grants Him Bail Over #FreeNnamdiKanu Protest appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Court grants Sowore, others ₦500,000 bail over #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest

A Kuje Magistrate Court in Abuja has granted bail to Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist, and several others arrested during read more Court grants Sowore, others ₦500,000 bail over #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest

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9 d. ago Alleged terrorism: Absence of case file stalls Nnamdi Kanu’s defence

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has given the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, till Monday, October 27...

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9 d. ago Timi Frank condemns Sowore’s arrest, demands unconditional release

 “The arrest of Sowore is not only unjustifiable but represents a dangerous slide towards authoritarianism in a country that claims to operate under democratic principles.”

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9 d. ago Sowore was arrested for leading Abuja protest despite court order – Police

The Nigeria Police Force has defended the arrest of Omoyele Sowore, human rights activist, saying he allegedly led protesters into read more Sowore was arrested for leading Abuja protest despite court order – Police

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9 d. ago Sowore To Face Trial In Court Over #FreeNnamdiKanuNow Protest — Police

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has said that activist Omoyele Sowore will be charged to court following his arrest in connection with the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest held earlier in the week in Abuja. Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, explained that Sowore’s arrest was […]

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9 d. ago Christian Youths Coalition Faults Presidential Aide Over Genocide, Killings Denial In Nigeria

A coalition of Christian youth organisations has condemned the statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, following his meeting with the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Abuja, which denied genocide against Christians in Nigeria. The coalition, comprising the Odua Youths Democrats Congress, Middle Belt […]

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1 week ago Police Deny Sowore’s Lawyer Access After Activist’s Arrest In Court

Fresh controversy has trailed the arrest of human rights activist and former presidential candidate of AAC, Omoyele Sowore, as his lawyer and fellow rights campaigner, Barrister Deji Adeyanju, has alleged that he was denied access to his client at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command. Adeyanju made the revelation in a Facebook post on […]

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1 week ago Police Nab Sowore During Trial Of Nnamdi Kanu In Abuja Court

Human rights activist and #FreeNnamdiKanuNow convener, Omoyele Sowore, was on Wednesday, arrested by security operatives in Abuja. Sowore was reportedly picked up at the Federal High Court shortly after exchanging pleasantries with detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. His arrest is believed to be connected to the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest held recently […] The post Police Nab Sowore During Trial Of Nnamdi Kanu In Abuja Court appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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