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Abuja

January 23, 2024

Oyo-Ita used her companies to launder money as head of service, EFCC witness tells court

Ms Oyo-Ita and others were arraigned for alleged fraud regarding duty tour allowance, estacodes, conference fees and receiving kickbacks on contracts.

January 23, 2024

Abuja residents will soon enjoy adequate security: Wike

FCT minister Nyesom Wike says Abuja residents of the territory will get positive news within days regarding efforts to tackle insecurity in the FCT.

Nyesom Wike and Bandits
January 23, 2024

Abuja: Nine children rescued from kidnappers, police officer says

An investigating police officer, ASP Desmond Apella, told the FCT court that the police rescued nine children from their abductors.

ARMED POLICE OFFICERS
January 23, 2024

DHQ, UK military collaborate to build capacity of West African military

Mr Gusau said the DHQ and BMAT had initiated a five-day training programme in Abuja.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in Abuja
January 23, 2024
Court
January 23, 2024

Wike dismisses rising kidnap cases in Abuja as political propaganda

“Like something just happen here, they tell you it has happened 25 times,” said Mr Wike.

Bandits attack
January 23, 2024

‘One Chance’: Abuja to ban unpainted taxis, buses

Mr Wike explained that the move was to address the ‘one chance’ menace in the city.

One chance vehicle
January 23, 2024

Economy bad under Tinubu, poverty worsening insecurity: Wike

Mr Wike, however, warned against using poverty as an excuse to commit crime.

FCT minister Nyesom Wike and President Bola Tinubu
January 23, 2024
ABUJA SISTERS (credit: Leadership news)
January 23, 2024

Wike laments lax law encouraging criminals in Abuja

FCT minister Nyesom Wike has called for stringent laws to check crimes in Abuja.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike [Credit: Chi Geru]