In a historic move, the Abuja National Mosque has appointed Professor Iliyasu Usman as its first-ever Igbo Muslim Imam. He is set to deliver his inaugural *khutbah* (sermon) today during the Jumm’at prayer, marking a significant milestone in the mosque’s history. The appointment of Prof. Usman has been met with widespread celebration within the Muslim […]
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Drama As Robot Takes Charge Of Traffic On Abuja Road, Drivers Comply
A recent video has captured an intriguing moment in Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, where a robot was spotted directing traffic on a busy road. The footage quickly went viral after being shared on Twitter, leaving viewers both astonished and curious about this unusual sight. Despite initial skepticism from some who mistook the robot […]
Tragedy Strikes Abuja – Landslide Claims 30 Lives, 19 Abducted
A devastating tragedy has unfolded in the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, where at least 30 lives were tragically lost in a landslide. This calamity, reportedly triggered by the activities of illegal miners, has left the community in shock and mourning. In a separate incident, 19 individuals were abducted in […]
JUST IN: FCTA Officials, Destroy Goods, Demolish Popular UTC Market In Abuja (Video)
Demolition is currently ongoing at popular UTC market in area 10 Garki, Abuja. The Federal Capital Territory Authority (FCTA) began the demolition on Saturday morning with presence of heavy security in the area. As shopping complex in area are under demolition, non of the shop owners are allowed to carry their goods, as hundreds of […]
Terrorists Abduct 29 Residents In Nigerian Capital City, Abuja In Mass Midnight Attack
The people abducted were said to have comprises of male adults, housewives and children. No fewer than 29 residents of Yewuti village, in Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, have been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be terrorists. It was learnt that the incident happened around 1am on Tuesday when the […]
Abuja: Hausa And Gwari Residents Clash In Gwarinpa, 3 Dead, Many Injured
No fewer than three people have reportedly been feared dead in a communal clash between Gbagyi (Gwari) natives and Hausa residents at the 3rd Avenue Gwarinpa, Abuja. The clash began on Saturday, April 22, and reached a peak on Monday, April 24. According to Abuja Facts, the fight began between Keke drivers, who are predominantly […]
President Muhammadu Buhari Unveils Rice Pyramids In Abuja
The Executive Governor of Jigawa state Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar joins President Muhammadu Buhari to unveil the FCT MEGA rice pyramids in Abuja. The One million paddy rice stacked in 15 separate pyramids in Abuja, is in collaboration of the CBN with the Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN). Five State Governors including Ekiti, Kayode […]