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Flamingos Win Back-to-Back Friendlies in Abuja

Fola Badmus18 hours ago18 hours ago02 mins

Nigeria’s U17 Women’s National Team, the Flamingos, stepped up preparations for the 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco with two wins on Wednesday, 17th September at the FIFA Goal Project, Abuja. In the first game, the Flamingos edged Eagle’s Wing U13 Boys 1–0 thanks to an early strike from Fatimoh Shuaib, who calmly slotted home after a neat exchange with Tabitha Terlumu. Despite pressure from the opponents, goalkeeper Elizabeth Boniface and her defence held firm to secure the narrow win. Later in the day, the Flamingos returned to action against Harmony FA U13 Boys, sealing a comfortable 3–0 victory. Zainab Raji opened the scoring after pouncing on a defensive error, before Olamide Olanrewaju tapped in for the second. Substitute Favour Etim made an instant impact, adding the third to complete a dominant performance, even as Terlumu saw her penalty kick saved. With these results, the Flamingos have now shown both resilience and attacking sharpness as all called-up players remain in camp ahead of the World Cup (Oct 17–Nov 8), where they face Canada, France, and Samoa in Group D.

Wike To Commission Two Roads, Flags-Off 12 New Roads Construction

Fola Badmus4 days ago4 days ago06 mins

The Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, will on Thursday, commence the flagging-off of construction of 12 new roads and provision of solar lights in some major areas in the Federal Capital City (FCC) and Expressways under the Light Up Abuja Programme. The Minister will also commission the access roads in Sector Centre B, by Dakibiyu District and the newly constructed Roads ILS 11 (Esther Bali Street) and MAR 24 (Kez Udezue Street) in Mabushi District. Senior Special Assistant to the FCT Minister on Public Communications and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, said in a statement on Monday, that two road projects will be commissioned while 14 new projects will be flagged-off between Thursday, September 18, 2025 and Thursday, October 16, 2025. One of the projects is the procurement of integrated (hybrid) solar lighting in the District of Abuja City and Expressway under the Light Up Abuja Programme Lot 1: Maitama, Asokoro, Wuse, Central Business District (CBD) Airport Expressway, Lot II: Katampe, Garki I and II, Mabushi, Gudu, Jabi and Katampe Extension. Other projects to be flagged-off by the Minister include; full scope development of Arterial Road N1 from Wuye District to Ring Road II, construction of Northern Parkway from Ring Road II to Ring Road III, provision of access road to Bus Terminal at Mabushi District Cadastral Zone B06; Phase II of FCC, full scope development of Arterial N20 (Solomon Lar Way) from Arterial Road N5 (Obafemi Awolowo Way) to the Airport Expressway, provision of access road to the Renewed Hope Cities and Estates project site within Cadastral Zone D06, Karsana West District of the FCC and provision of access road bypassing Airport Second Runway from Bill Clinton Drive to Tunga Madaki Settlement with a four span bridge. Also to be flagged-off are; construction of access road to the FCT Fire Service Station and Erosion Control in Kaura District with three span Bridges, construction of transit way (2) to connect Central Area with Wuse District with two bridges, design and construction of Mohammed Isa Road Extension in Cadastral Zone A04, Asokoro District, rehabilitation of 15km old Keffi Road from Kado Village to Dei-Dei Junction and provision of engineering infrastructure to outstanding layouts within Guzape A09 Lots I and II projects areas AIT Neighborhood Asokoro A04 District. Others are the construction of Collector Road CN2 (Emmanuel I. Ogala Street) from Arterial N16 (Yemi Osinbajo way) to N20 (Wole Soyinka way) including road ILS 5 within Katampe District, as well as design and construction of Residences for the Heads of Courts (President Court of Appeal, Federal High Court Chief Judge, Chief Judge of the FCT, Abuja and President Industrial Court). It should be recalled that four weeks ago, the FCT Minister flagged off the construction and expansion of water supply to satellite towns, beginning with Bwari Township in Bwari Area Council (Lot 1) and Karu town and its environs in Abuja Municipal Area Council (Lot 2). Two weeks ago, the Minister also flagged off the construction of a multi-purpose sports centre in Abuja’s Kafe District, construction of a new Magistrate Court complex in Jabi District of Abuja and the emergency reconstruction of the Karu road from the Karu interchange to Customs Clinic Junction (Karu site) within the Abuja Municipal Area Council of the FCT, with the scope of work expanded to include the rehabilitation of additional critical roads in Karu satellite town.

Abuja–Kaduna Train Derails Near Asham, Passengers Evacuated Safely

Fola Badmus3 weeks ago3 weeks ago01 mins

A passenger train traveling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed on Tuesday morning, prompting panic among commuters as several coaches went off the track near Asham along the rail corridor. The train, which departed the Nigerian capital at approximately 9:45 AM, encountered the derailment en route, forcing passengers to evacuate in a hurry. Eyewitnesses report scenes of confusion as travelers scrambled to safety from the affected coaches. As of the time of filing this report, no casualties have been confirmed. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has yet to release an official statement regarding the incident. The cause of the derailment remains unknown, but authorities are expected to launch a formal investigation into the incident. This is a developing story.

WAFU-B U17 Boys Tourney: Golden Eaglets Continue Preparations in Abuja

Fola Badmus1 month ago1 month ago02 mins

Nigeria’s U17 Boys, Golden Eaglets, have continued intensive preparations for next month’s WAFU-B U17 Boys Tournament, with the technical crew led by Coach Manu Garba working assiduously to produce a team capable of doing the country proud. On Wednesday, the five-time world champions were ruthless in a 5-0 demolition of Winsome FC in a friendly game played at the FIFA Goal Project, MKO Abiola National Stadium. The Eaglets were two goals better going into the break and the team got more clinical in the second half, scoring three more goals to end the game 5-0. Winsome FC is from Oporoza Island, Warri South West, Delta State. It was the fourth friendly game by the Eaglets, who are in camp preparing for the WAFU-B U17 Boys Tournament taking place next month. In earlier games, they had beaten Espora Football Academy of Abuja 4-0, pipped GASA of Ilorin by a lone goal and came from behind to defeat Bandex Football Academy of Kebbi 3-2.

NSA Ribadu Boasts of Killing Terror Leaders Along Abuja-Kaduna Highway

Fola Badmus2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

By Kamal Yalwa: August 1, 2025 Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has revealed that several notorious terrorists responsible for insecurity along the Abuja-Kaduna expressway have been eliminated. Speaking at an interactive session hosted by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Kaduna, Ribadu identified the slain terrorists as Kachalla Boka, Dogo Isah, and Kachalla Shekau, noting that their deaths have significantly improved security along the once-deadly highway. “You can drive from Abuja to Kaduna now because we killed those bastards,” Ribadu said bluntly. “Kachalla Boka, Dogo Isah, and Kachalla Shekau were in control of those areas.” He added that the renewed confidence in the route’s safety has prompted federal officials, including ministers, to abandon air travel for road trips. “Even last night, we drove from Abuja. It’s a statement we want to make. All the ministers — we stopped everyone from flying,” he declared. Ribadu’s remarks highlight the federal government’s ongoing efforts to reclaim key transportation corridors from criminal control and restore public confidence in the nation’s road networks.

PDP Governorship Candidate Jude Ezenwafor Shot in Abuja

Fola Badmus2 months ago2 months ago02 mins

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the upcoming 2025 Anambra State election, Chief Jude Ezenwafor, has been shot by unidentified gunmen in Abuja. The attack occurred on Friday night around the Wuse 2 area of the capital city as Ezenwafor was returning home from an appointment. He is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital in the FCT. Speaking from his hospital bed early Saturday, the visibly shaken candidate recounted his ordeal: “I’m currently in the hospital. The doctors are making efforts to operate on me so they can pull out bullets from my body,” Ezenwafor said in a faint voice. His media team confirmed that he sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to the emergency unit for urgent treatment. Security agencies have yet to issue an official statement, but a source close to the PDP campaign team disclosed that the incident has been reported to the police and an investigation is underway. Ezenwafor, a former presidential aspirant under the Labour Party, recently returned to the PDP and was confirmed as the party’s flagbearer for the Anambra governorship election scheduled later this year.

Petrol Price Hits ₦945/Litre at NNPC Stations Amid Soaring Global Oil Prices Petrol Price Hits ₦945/Litre at NNPC Stations Amid Soaring Global Oil Prices

NNPCL Slashes Petrol Price to N910 per Litre in Abuja Following Dangote Refinery’s Adjustment

Fola Badmus3 months ago3 months ago02 mins

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, across its retail outlets in Abuja. News360 Nigeria reports that NNPCL stations at locations such as Zone 6, Kubwa Expressway, and Wuse Zone 4, on Saturday, lowered their pump price from N945 to N910 per litre — a N35 decrease. The move brings significant relief to motorists grappling with high fuel costs in recent weeks. This reduction comes just four days after Dangote Refinery cut its petrol ex-depot price from N880 to N840 per litre, citing a drop in global crude oil prices. Independent marketers have also responded, adjusting their pump prices accordingly. In Abuja, prices have dropped to between N930 and N940 per litre, down from N945–N975, while Lagos motorists now pay around N890, a reduction from the previous N925 per litre. Industry watchers see the development as a potential signal of further fuel price stabilisation, depending on global market trends and domestic supply improvements.

Gusau to Grace NNL Monthly Awards Ceremony

Fola Badmus3 months ago3 months ago04 mins

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau will be special guest at the Nigeria National League Monthly Awards ceremony taking place in Abuja on Wednesday, June 18. The Awards ceremony is set to be a prestigious event that highlights the commitment and professionalism of players, coaches, management, and fans alike. This initiative seeks to recognize exceptional performances and contributions, while also promoting excellence, encouraging grassroots development, and enhancing the relationships between government entities and football stakeholders. Award Winners for April 2025: Award Winners for May 2025: