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Abuja

May 8, 2024

EFCC to arraign ex-aviation minister Hadi Sirika, daughter over N2.7 billion fraud on Thursday

The arraignment was earlier scheduled for Tuesday, but a new date was given due to the EFCC’s prayer to amend the charge. 

Unveiling of Nigeria Air aircraft with Hadi Sirika
May 8, 2024

Binance trying to destroy Tinubu government’s image, arm-twist Nigeria with $150 million bribe allegation: FG

“The federal government will continue to act within its laws and international norms and will not succumb to any form of blackmail from any entity, local or foreign,” Mr Idris said. 

President Bola Tinubu, National Securty Aduser Nuhu Ribadu and Bianance CEO, Richard Teng
May 8, 2024

Bwari council resumes reconstruction of township road

On Wednesday, the Bwari area council of the FCT resumed the reconstruction of its township road, popularly known as the T-Junction.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike [Credit: Chi Geru]
May 8, 2024

PoS operators decry CAC mandatory registration, threaten to hike transaction charges

CAC said the registration aimed to safeguard the businesses of fintech’s customers and strengthen the economy. It gave July 7 as the deadline for the registration.

PoS operators
May 8, 2024

Court adjourns until June 4 for homicide case against FCT fruit vendor

The defendant told the court that the deceased relatives said he suffered from asthma from birth.

Court
May 7, 2024

Abuja residents arrested for public disturbance

The police charged Charis Mbosi, 54, Angela Mbosi, 38, Chukwuma Eze, 44, and Ifeoma Eze, 32,  with criminal conspiracy and disturbing the peace.

Female police officers
May 7, 2024

Economic Hardship: Reps decry increase in cement price

The House of Representatives has expressed worry over the continual rise in the price of cement, saying it is detrimental to the entire economy.

House of Representatives,
May 7, 2024

EFCC resumes raid on BDC operators after war against crypto fails to save naira fall

A BDC operator at Wuse Zone 4, Abuja’s currency exchange hub, confirmed EFCC’s raid to Peoples Gazette. 

EFCC Officials used to illustrate the story
May 6, 2024

Court awards ₦1 million damages against EFCC for violating businessman’s rights

The applicant prayed the court to compel the EFCC to pay him N10 million as damages for the breach of his rights for impounding his car in 2022.

EFCC