Abuja

Jul
27
2024
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FCT Police Deploy 4,200 Officers For August 1 Protest

FCT Police Deploy 4,200 Officers For August 1 Protest

Abuja, FGN, News Flash, Security
FCT Police Deploy 4,200 Officers For August 1 Protest The police command in the federal capital territory (FCT) has deployed 4,200 officers ahead of a nationwide protest scheduled for August. The protest tagged ’10 Days of R@ge’ by organisers, the marches will reportedly commence on August 1. In a statement on Friday, Josephine Adeh, FCT police spokesperson, said the deployment of the officers is “aimed at ensuring public safety, protection of protesters, and preventing protests from being hijacked by non-state actors”.
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Jul
11
2024
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Man Caught Trading Human Parts For N600k In Abuja

Man Caught Trading Human Parts For N600k In Abuja

Abuja, Crime, News Flash
Man Caught Trading Human Parts For N600k In Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a man for allegedly trading human parts in Abuja. Nuhu Ezra, a resident of Gosa Kipikipi village, Lugbe, was caught with a human skull and bones on July 9, 2024, at about 9:00 p.m. by operatives from the Iddo police division. According to the police, Ezra was found with the human remains while hunting in Kuje and intended to sell them for N600,000. The police public relations officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the arrest and urged residents to be vigilant and report…
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Jul
03
2024
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EFCC Operative Commits Suicide In FCT, Abuja

EFCC Operative Commits Suicide In FCT, Abuja

Abuja, Crime, News Flash, Obituary
EFCC Operative Commits Su!cidê In Abuja An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken his own life at his residence in Abuja. The deceased, a member of Course 5, was described by colleagues as diligent, efficient, and unassuming. The incident, which occurred on Monday, has been confirmed by the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, who stated that an investigation is currently underway to determine the reasons behind the operative’s decision to end his life. Sources within the Commission revealed that the deceased had been experiencing issues with his immediate superior, a female boss, for some time. However,…
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Jul
02
2024
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Wike Challenges Senator Ireti Kingibe For Popularity In 2027 Election In FCT

Wike Challenges Senator Ireti Kingibe For Popularity In 2027 Election In FCT

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Politics
Wike Fires Back at Senator Ireti Kingibe: “I challenge you, if you’re popular in 2027, come and run under Abuja In a heated exchange, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has responded sharply to comments made by Senator Ireti Kingibe of the Labour Party. Wike’s remarks were direct and provocative, challenging Kingibe’s popularity and political prospects. “If you’re angry, go and hang yourselves on a transformer!,” Wike declared. “I challenge you, if you’re popular in 2027, come and run under Abuja, we’ll fail you.” The minister’s comments were in response to criticism from Senator Kingibe, reflecting…
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Jul
02
2024
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Many Feared Dead And Trapped As Popular Hotel Building Collapses In Abuja

Many Feared Dead And Trapped As Popular Hotel Building Collapses In Abuja

Abuja, Mishap, News Flash
Many Feared Dead or Trapped As Popular Hotel Building Collapses In Abuja Many people were trapped when a four-storey building attached to the Westbrook Hotel in the Garki area of the Federal Capital Territory collapsed on Monday night. The Westbrook Hotel is said to be owned by a former governor of a state in the South East. An eyewitness, who informed PUNCH Online of the incident on condition of anonymity, said there could be a “possibility” of casualties as he saw two trapped persons being pulled out from the rubble and taken to the hospital. “There is a possibility that…
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Jun
22
2024
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Hardship: It’s Now Difficult To Plan Our Meals – Abuja Residents Cry Out

Hardship: It’s Now Difficult To Plan Our Meals – Abuja Residents Cry Out

Economy, Abuja, News Flash
Hardship: We Can No Longer Plan Our Meals – Abuja Residents Cry Out A cross-section of residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says they can no longer fend for their families due to the rising cost of foodstuff. The residents, who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja, said that eating beans and yam have become a luxury due to its high cost. This, they said, had affected their domestic food timetable, making it impossible to eat varieties. Mrs Glory Ocholi, a mother, said that beans have become so expensive that…
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Jun
17
2024
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One Dead As Armed Robbers Attack Popular Hotel In Abuja

One Dead As Armed Robbers Attack Popular Hotel In Abuja

Abuja, Crime, News Flash, Security
One De@d As Rõbbers Attack Popular Hotel In Abuja Robbers on Saturday invaded Volcano Peak Court Hotel, Gwarimpa in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja and killed one person. The deceased, Bashir Dauda, was shot around 3:35am on Saturday morning. The victim, according to the police, was immediately rushed to Federal Medical Center Jabi where doctors on duty confirmed him dead. The police while confirming the incident in a statement by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh on Sunday, said the corpse has been released on the request of the family to be buried according to Islamic…
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Jun
13
2024
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NLC Denies Reaching Minimum Wage Agreement With Tinubu

NLC Denies Reaching Minimum Wage Agreement With Tinubu

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Labour, News Flash
NLC Denies Reaching Minimum Wage Agreement With Tinubu The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has denied reaching any agreement with President Bola Tinubu on a new national minimum wage. During his Democracy Day address, President Tinubu alleged that a consensus had been reached on the long-debated new minimum wage between the Federal Government and organised labour. Tinubu revealed that an executive bill will soon be sent to the National Assembly to formalise the new minimum wage agreement. But, in a swift response, the acting NLC President Prince Adewale Adeyanju, said there was no agreement reached by the Tripartite Committee on the…
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Jun
13
2024
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Peter Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Fall At Eagles Square Parade Ground

Peter Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Fall At Eagles Square Parade Ground

Abuja, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Gossips, News Flash, Presidency
Peter Obi Reacts To Tinubu’s Fall At Eagles Square Parade Ground A former presidential candidate, Peter Obi has reacted to President Bola Tinubu’s slip while boarding the parade vehicle at the venue of the 2024 Democracy Day on Wednesday. President lost his footing momentarily as he was about to step into the vehicle and was quickly held by his aides. Reacting to this on is X handle on Wednesday, Obi said he was saddened to learn about the unfortunate incident and wished him well. “I was saddened to learn of President Tinubu’s unfortunate fall today. I wish him well. We…
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Jun
09
2024
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Tinubu Names Abuja Expressway After Chinua Achebe

Tinubu Names Abuja Expressway After Chinua Achebe

Abuja, Environment, FGN, News Flash
Tinubu Names Abuja Expressway After Chinua Achebe President Bola Tinubu has approved the naming of the M18 road infrastructure in Guzape District, Abuja after renowned novelist, Chinua Achebe. The President stated this during his address at the inauguration of the road in Abuja on Saturday, June 8. This was contained in a post by Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, Olusegun Dada. He wrote: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Commissions the M18 road infrastructure in Guzape District of Abuja. Names road after Nigerian Novelist and Poet, late Professor Chinua Achebe.” This move is coming days after naming an expressway…
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