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Abuja

October 10, 2023

Police arraign man for raising false alarm over missing genitals

He added that granting him bail would affect further police investigation and the arrest of his other members who were still at large.

Magistrates’ Court
October 10, 2023

FCTA distributes palliatives to vulnerable residents

Ms Mahmoud said that the fuel subsidy removal had a ripple effect on transportation, inflation, and an overall burden on the citizenry.

FCT minister of state, Mariya Mahmoud (credit: NAN)
October 10, 2023

Teacher docked for flogging female student with iron rod

He further said that the offences charged with contravened the provision of sections 241 and 326 of the Penal Code.

Court
October 10, 2023

Court disqualifies Timipre Sylva from contesting Bayelsa governorship election

The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has disqualified APC governorship candidate Timipre Sylva from contesting the November 11 election in Bayelsa.

Chief Timipre Sylva
October 10, 2023

One-chance Drivers: FCTA impounds 69 vehicles in Abuja

FCTA impounded 69 vehicles for various offences as part of its continued efforts to make Abuja city safe and clean.

FCTA OFFICIALS STOPPING VEHICLES ON ABUJA ROAD
October 10, 2023

Wike slams EU for 2023 elections ‘interference’, asks bloc to support Nigeria’s economy

“The purpose was not to determine whether the elections were legitimate or not but to analyse the process and afterwards make recommendations

FCT minister Nyeosm Wike with Samuela Isopi
October 9, 2023

Abuja teachers suspend strike for six weeks after Wike’s intervention

Mr Knabayi explained that the strike was suspended after an agreement was reached between the teachers and area councils chairmen following Mr Wike’s intervention.

Nyesom Wike in a meeting with Abuja education stakeholders (Credit: Nyesom Wike)
October 9, 2023

MURIC sends SOS to Tinubu, says Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway death trap

The road, first constructed over 40 years ago by the Muritala-Obasanjo regime, linking over 200 communities, has made life unbearable for thousands of road users.

Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway (The Guardian)
October 8, 2023

NDLEA nabs 67-year-old for ingesting 100 wraps of cocaine to fund new marriage

“He added that that was why he decided to go into drug trafficking to raise enough money to marry a new wife and start life afresh,’’ Mr Babafemi stated.

Clement Chukwuemeka
October 7, 2023

Appeal Court upturns Kano Rep Zakari’s sack

The panel consequently set aside the tribunal’s judgment, allowed the appeal and affirmed Mr Zakari’s election victory.

Court of Appeal