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Abuja

October 19, 2023

Functional parliament cornerstone of Nigeria’s democracy: Wike

FCT minister Nyesom Wike has described a well-functioning parliament with the right support systems as a “cornerstone” of democracy.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike [Credit: Chi Geru]
October 19, 2023

Tinubu, Jonathan celebrate Gowon at 89

Mr Tinubu said the courage, passion and wisdom that Mr Gowon consistently exuded from his youth, being Nigeria’s youngest leader at 32, had kept him steadfast and relevant at 89.

Yakubu Gowon
October 18, 2023

NSCDC seals three illegal private guard companies in FCT

The NSCDC FCT commandant, Olusola Odumosu, led the monitoring and enforcement exercise on Wednesday in Abuja.

NSCDC Logo
October 18, 2023

FCT to construct 30km roads in six area councils: Wike

The minister said the 30-kilometre roads, five in each of the six area councils, would be completed before May 29, 2024.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike [Credit: Chi Geru]
October 18, 2023

Father defiled four-year-old daughter, investigator tells Abuja court

“The defendant’s wife left her child with her cousin who lives in the same village while she went to work on the said date.”

FCT High Court
October 18, 2023

Genital Disappearance: Mechanic jailed six months for raising false alarm in Abuja

The judge, Aliyu Kagarko, sentenced Mr Zamdai after he pleaded guilty to defamation of character.

Court symbol used to tell the story
October 18, 2023

FG to take over 10 new national parks by December

“At the moment, the approved national parks are being gazetted by the Federal Ministry of Justice.” 

National Parks in Nigeria
October 18, 2023

NDLEA unveils new strategies to tackle Abuja drug trafficking

NDLEA FCT command says it has unveiled new strategies to curb drug abuse and illicit trafficking in Abuja.

Naira Marley and Buba Marwa
October 17, 2023

Drug War: NDLEA intensifies sensitisation at motor parks, collaboration with NURTW

NDLEA says it has intensified sensitisation programmes at motor parks and strengthened collaboration with NURTW, particularly in information sharing.

NDLEA officials and NURTW officials