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Crazy About the North Central: 3 Things To Do in Abuja
April 19, 2022
Abuja is the second most populous city in Nigeria after Lagos. The seat of power resides here because it is at the country’s centre and is a neutral ground where all Nigerians, regardless of ethnicity, can thrive in harmony. Abuja is famed for its potential in tourism, from the iconic Zuma Rock and other surrounding … Continue reading Crazy About the North Central: 3 Things To Do in Abuja
By ann
Throwback Thursday: Abuja – the New Capital City (1991)
April 19, 2022
On the 21st of December, 1991, the Federal Government under the leadership of General Badamosi Babangida, finally made the move to name Abuja the capital of Nigeria after years of preparations. The city and state of Lagos was already overcrowded – it’s infrastructure was also breaking down quickly under the weight of the overpopulation burden. … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Abuja – the New Capital City (1991)
By adedoyin
Abuja Police Raid: How Law Enforcement Exploits and Abuses Sex Workers
April 19, 2022
Even in the wake of several scandals which recently trailed the Nigerian Police Force, we seem not to have heard the last of human rights abuse as there were reported cases of raids on Abuja night clubs and alleged rape of the women arrested. Men of the Nigerian Police Force and other law enforcement units, … Continue reading Abuja Police Raid: How Law Enforcement Exploits and Abuses Sex Workers
By adedoyin
Abuja Set To Host 2019 Africa Senior Beach Volleyball Championship
April 19, 2022
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation has concluded preparations to host the 2019 Africa Senior Men and Women Nations Beach Volleyball Cup from April 21, through April 28, at Jabi Lake Park, Abuja. The President of the NVF and the Chairman of Nigeria Beach Volleyball, Musa Nimrod, said the country accepted the hosting rights for the championship … Continue reading Abuja Set To Host 2019 Africa Senior Beach Volleyball Championship
By achem
FCV Gladiators Camp To Hold Maiden Editions In Lagos And Abuja
April 19, 2022
The very first FCV Gladiators Football Camp series have been scheduled to hold in Lagos and Abuja in April 2019. The camps will be held in Abuja and Lagos in the coming month and will change the general narrative on football focused camps. The camp, which is a product of Dynaspro Sports Promotion and Advanta … Continue reading FCV Gladiators Camp To Hold Maiden Editions In Lagos And Abuja
By achem
NPFL/La Liga’s Third Coaching Clinic Begins in Abuja
April 19, 2022
The Nigeria Professional Football League in partnership with the foremost professional division in Spanish football, La Liga, have kicked off the third edition of the NPFL/La Liga annual coaching clinic. The five-day clinic is scheduled to run till Friday, with about 100 youth coaches in attendance at the National Stadium, Abuja. The annual coaching clinic … Continue reading NPFL/La Liga’s Third Coaching Clinic Begins in Abuja
By achem
Abuja Court Annuls Arrest Warrant against Pinnick
April 19, 2022
An Abuja Chief Magistrate District Court 11, held at Wuse Zone 2, has annulled its previous arrest warrant, issued to the Special Presidential Investigative Panel (SPIP), headed by Chief Okoi Obono-Obla, against the president of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick and four others. According to the directive, the NFF President, alongside his two … Continue reading Abuja Court Annuls Arrest Warrant against Pinnick
By achem
Squash Association To Revamp Abuja Courts
April 19, 2022
The chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Squash Association, Edem Selong, has said that the body is committed to revamping two abandoned Squash courts at the Old Parade Ground of the FCT, Abuja, in order to create requisite space for the training and development of squash talents in the country. Selong, who was elected the … Continue reading Squash Association To Revamp Abuja Courts
By achem
Jighere Unveils Low-budget Quality Scrabble Boards In Abuja
April 19, 2022
The 2015 Scrabble World Champion, Wellington Jighere, has unveiled a new line of affordable high quality scrabble boards at the Abuja National Stadium. The board, named ‘Welly Board’, is made from durable materials that are aesthetically pleasing and its considerable finish makes it a great board for both beginners and professionals in the game. Jighere … Continue reading Jighere Unveils Low-budget Quality Scrabble Boards In Abuja
By achem
Did You Know When The Capital Of Nigeria Was Moved To Abuja?
April 19, 2022
The Nigeria we know today has an origin dating as far back as 1100 BC. That is, people have been found living in the territory that is now known as Nigeria since that period. Stating it more clearly, for instance, people were found to have been living in areas like Nsukka since about 100,000 years … Continue reading Did You Know When The Capital Of Nigeria Was Moved To Abuja?
The Reason Behind The Abuja Tremor
April 19, 2022
Three weeks ago, Abuja was shaken by a series of ground vibrations, later asserted to be earth tremors that led to worry amongst inhabitants of the capital city. For the very first time in our history, a state in Nigeria would experience a slight earthquake — first felt at Mpape, and later at Gwarimpa and … Continue reading The Reason Behind The Abuja Tremor
By achem
Nigeria, Egypt, Others Battle For Volleyball Africa Nations Cup Trophy In Abuja
April 19, 2022
Seven African countries including host, Nigeria, will battle for the crown at the U-21 Volleyball Africa Nations Cup, currently underway at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Abuja. The draws for the teams will be done on Tuesday 11th September, while the competition will kick off proper on Wednesday, 12th September and end … Continue reading Nigeria, Egypt, Others Battle For Volleyball Africa Nations Cup Trophy In Abuja
By achem
Abuja Blockchain & AI Round-Table Conference 2018
April 19, 2022
Abuja Blockchain & AI Round-Table Conference is a unique kind of conference of value, which will feature a melding of AI and Blockchain communities in Nigeria and from across the world, exploring the possibilities at the intersection of these two technologies. The Conference will feature talks and panels encompassing some of the world’s top experts … Continue reading Abuja Blockchain & AI Round-Table Conference 2018
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UNIABUJA Karate 2018
April 19, 2022
UniAbuja Karate 2018 About 400 athletes from 40 Nigerian Universities will make camp at the University of Abuja from the 27th till 29th July 2018 for the first ever Nigerian University Karate Championship tagged “UniAbuja Karate 2018.” This was made known to the public by the Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Michael Adikwu represented … Continue reading UNIABUJA Karate 2018
By achem
Suya Spots In Abuja
April 19, 2022
Suya is a spicy meat served on a stick popularly prepared by the Hausa people of Nigeria. Suya spots are found in almost every street in Nigeria. Here are three top suya spots in Abuja. Yahuza Suya Spot At Yahuza Suya Spot, the art of suya making is so finely mastered and executed. They have … Continue reading Suya Spots In Abuja
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