Abuja

[ uh-boo-juh ]

/ əˈbu dʒə /

noun

the capital of Nigeria, in the central part.

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Words nearby Abuja

Abu-Bekr, Abu Dhabi, Abu Hanifa, Abu Hanifah, abuilding, Abuja, Abukir, Abukir Bay, abulia, Abuna, abundance

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On Tuesday, the inspector general of police called all SARS officers to the capital, Abuja, to undergo psychological evaluation, one of the protesters’ demands.
Why Nigeria’s Youth Won’t Stop Protesting|Charu Kasturi|October 16, 2020|Ozy
Protests have taken place in Abuja, London, Washington D.C. and Manhattan.
Boko Loco: A View From Nigeria|Lola Ogunnaike|May 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But on Monday a massive bomb hit a bus terminal on the outskirts of the capital Abuja, killing at least 71 people.
Boko Haram’s Sick Hatred of Schoolgirls|Christopher Dickey|April 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His father warned the CIA station in Abuja, they ignored intercepts, State Department never did a thing with his visa.
Blackwater Founder Erik Prince: War on Terror Has Become Too Big|Eli Lake|November 19, 2013|DAILY BEAST

I remember driving to remote villages outside of Abuja, the capital.
Pity Boston, Ignore Nigeria: The Limits of Compassion|Janine di Giovanni|April 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But not so outside Lagos or the capital, Abuja, where Clinton is visiting.
African Taliban Terrorizes Nigeria|Eliza Griswold|August 11, 2009|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for Abuja

Abuja

/ (əˈbuːdʒə) /

noun

the federal capital of Nigeria, in the centre of the country. Pop: 467 000 (2005 est)

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