Two injured as refuse container explodes in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command and the FCT Federal Emergency Management Agency have debunked reports of a bomb explosion in Maitama, Abuja yesterday. The police noted that preliminary findings indicated that an overheated metal refuse container activated under intense heat and exploded, thereby causing injury to two refuse evacuators, who are currently receiving medical […]
FAAN to relocate its Headquarter from Abuja to Lagos
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it is relocating its headquarters from Abuja to Lagos its original base in the interest of the Authority and the nation. Its Director Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah, in a statement on Thursday listed reasons for reverting to include lack of office spaces for […]
President Tinubu Orders Security Agencies to End Banditry, Kidnapping as Police IG launches FCT Special Squad
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has launched a special team tagged the ‘Special Intervention Squad’ to reduce the spate of kidnappings in the FCT. At the launch of the special squad in Abuja, the police boss said the team comprised specially trained mobile police officers who will engage in massive community policing, […]
President Bola Tinubu, others lay wreaths in Abuja to Honour fallen heroes
President Bola Tinubu, alongside Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, among others, laid wreaths at the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day yesterday, in honour of the Nigerian military personnel who died in the line of duty. For the first time since assuming office, the President presided over […]
Police IG beef up security on Abuja-Kaduna road, says rescue efforts ongoing to free Nabeeha’s sisters
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun says the police have commenced a comprehensive plan to rescue Six young girls abducted in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja. Egbetokun said the Force Headquarters is diligently coordinating efforts to address the sad incident and prevent any further occurrence, having ordered the deployment of police officers with guarded […]
FG sets timeline to complete Abuja-Kaduna Road; puts monthly target
The Federal Government has extended completion of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano dual carriageway by 24 months, with a target of 15 kilometres monthly completion. The Minister who disclosed this during an inspection tour of the Abuja-Kaduna section of the road, accompanied by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Economy, Wale Edun, said it will take another 2years […]
ECOWAS Leaders Meet in Abuja as Region Struggles With Coups
President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, implored West African leaders to prioritize good governance and collective prosperity as an essential tool to prevent AUTHORITARIAN TAKEOVERS OF POWER and “unconstitutional changes of government” in the region. The Nigerian leader, who is also the Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, spoke at the […]
President Tinubu Departs Abuja for COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai, as PDP describes 2024 Budget as Deceitful
President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, to attend the COP28 Climate Summit which takes place on the 1st and 2nd December 2023, with the theme, “Unite, Act, and Deliver.” According to presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President will maximise the opportunity afforded by the platform to advocate increased financial […]
The Senate has called on the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to revisit the failed $500m contract awarded in 2009 for the installation of CCTV cameras in Abuja and its environs
The Senate also wants the executive to install CCTV cameras in strategic locations in the 36 states of the federation to forestall incidences of kidnapping and other criminal activities across the country. These resolutions among other were taken today at plenary following debate presented by Senator Ned Nwoko, having expressed grave concern over the kidnapping […]
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, has AFFIRMED the election of Hyacinth Alia as governor of Benue State
The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party in the March 18 governorship election, Titus Uba had approached the appellate court to set aside the judgment of the tribunal which upheld Alia’s election, on allegations that Alia’s deputy, Samuel Ode, presented a forged certificate to the Independent National Electoral Commission contrary to Section 182(1)(j) of the […]
