Friday, November 6, 2026

Abuja

July 8, 2022

Kuje Prison Attack: Buhari summons Osinbajo, service chiefs, others

“I am disappointed with the intelligence system. How can terrorists organise, have weapons, attack a security installation and get away with it?” said Mr Buhari.

Buhari and service chiefs
July 7, 2022

Two men docked; gets N100,000 bail over public fighting in Abuja

The men are to be remanded at Suleja Correctional Center until they meet their bail conditions, the judge ruled.

Court symbol used to tell the story
July 7, 2022

Khalid al-Barnawi, Ansaru factional leader who bombed UN Headquarters, among 64 Boko Haram assets set free from Kuje prisons

The nation’s State Security Service (SSS) in April 2016 described Mr Al-Barnawi’s capture as “a major milestone in the counterterrorism fight of this service.”

Khalid al-Barnawi and Kuje Prison
July 6, 2022

Kuje Prison Break: U.S. issues security alert, says more attacks imminent around Abuja

Fleeing Boko Haram escapees are believed to still be with the Federal Capital Territory, posing grave threats to hapless citizens.

Mary Beth Leonard
July 6, 2022

Selfish marketers responsible for lingering fuel queues in Abuja: Timipre Sylva

The minister said the marketers are purposely frustrating supplies to the Abuja city centre, sparking persistent fuel queues.

Timipre Sylva and petrol queue used to illustrate the story
July 6, 2022

FCT minister tasks local village heads to arrest Kuje prison escapees

Mr Bello said no one can go into any community and blend without being spotted by members of the community.

Mohammed Bello
July 6, 2022

Security forces storm Kuje as Buhari visits prison after Boko Haram attack

The president scheduled to travel to Dakar, Senegal visited the prison to gauge the level of damage.

President Muhammadu Buhari
July 6, 2022

Four inmates, NSCDC operative died in attack on Kuje prison: NCoS

He said three personnel of the NCoS were also seriously injured.

Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Abubakar Umar,
July 6, 2022
Defence minister Bashir Magashi and Kuje prison
July 6, 2022

Court orders NIMC to release Ekweremadus’ alleged victim’s biodata

The Ekweremadus’ case is expected to continue in the UK on July 7. Their alleged victim was identified as a homeless 15-year-old from Lagos.

The Ekweremadus' and NIMC used to illustrate the story