Saturday, November 7, 2026

Abuja

December 14, 2021

Bandits kill FIRS manager after collecting N7 million ransom

Despite paying N7 million ransom to secure his release, bandits have murdered Shila Ojebola, a Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) staff.

Shola Ojebola
December 10, 2021

FCTA, indigenes meet over planned Abuja Airport Road demolition

Demolition of illegal structures would begin in the first quarter of 2022, adding that the exercise would not leave any illegal estate, particularly in Lugbe behind.

Abuja Airport Road
December 10, 2021

ECOWAS ministers meet to discuss challenges, solutions

Economic Community of West African States Council of Ministers has listed reviewing thematic issues concerning the region as one area of focus.

ECOWAS Court
December 9, 2021

Buhari regime names new management for AEDC

The government had on Wednesday sacked the management of AEDC over allegations that it hasn’t been meeting its commitments to stakeholders.

December 8, 2021

UBA takes over AEDC, to appoint interim manager

United Bank of Africa (UBA) has taken over Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) over failure of its major shareholder to payback a loan.

Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and United Bank of Africa (UBA)
December 8, 2021

FCT-IRS rakes in N118 billion, targets more in 2022: Official

The FCT-IRS said it remitted N118 billion into the federal government coffers as of November.

Abdullahi Attah
December 6, 2021

Bandits attacked UNIABUJA for publicity: FCT Minister

The minister said the objective of the bandits was to raise doubts as to the security situation within the nation’s capital.

FCT Minister, Muhammad Bello
December 6, 2021

Abuja Blackout: Striking AEDC workers say only language CBN understands is strike

The union said they would have lost in court if they had sued the CBN, arguing that the apex bank has the funds to hire the best lawyers.

December 6, 2021

AEDC workers, CBN reach truce over N41 billion debt

Godfrey Abah, NUEE FCT Chairman confirmed the development to Peoples Gazette Monday evening.

AEDC, NUEE, and CBN
December 6, 2021

Police vow to prosecute sellers, users of fireworks during Christmas

The police said fireworks constitute a nuisance, disturbs public peace and causes fear, and fire outbreak.

Fireworks and Police officers