Monday, October 19, 2026

Abuja

September 22, 2026

Abuja ex-convict nabbed in Maitama for attempted car theft

The suspect had previous arrest records in two separate car theft incidents in Garki and Zuba divisions and had served time before being released from Keffi Prison last April.

ex-convict
September 22, 2026

TCN to shut Kukwaba transmission substation for six-hour maintenance

The Transmission Company of Nigeria has announced a six-hour maintenance exercise at its 132/33kV Kukwaba Transmission Substation in Abuja on Tuesday.

September 22, 2026

Rehabilitated female ex-inmates reject stigma, seek support

Ex-inmates of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Suleja, have sought support for rehabilitated ex-convicts.

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September 21, 2026

Abuja: Technician arraigned for alleged theft of fans

Mr Muazu is charged with criminal breach of trust, cheating, and theft, to which he pleaded not guilty.

courtroom
September 20, 2026

FCT youths blame unemployment, peer pressure for internet fraud

Some youths in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) attributed their involvement in internet fraud to unemployment and peer pressure.

Internet fraudster
September 20, 2026

FCT tricycle operators increase fares as petrol price rises

The fare from Gudu to Lokogoma Junction, previously N200, is now N300.

Economy
September 18, 2026

Civil servants decry hike in petrol pump price, transport fares

A litre of petrol, which was sold between N1,180 and N1,350, is now selling for between N1,388 and N1,450 in the FCT.

Fuel pump
September 17, 2026

EFCC arraigns man over alleged N6.8 million fraud in Abuja

The court adjourned the case until September 24 for commencement of trial.

FCT High Court, Maitama Division
September 17, 2026
Scale of justice.
September 17, 2026

Abuja court sentences South African drug dealer to 25 years’ imprisonment

The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Thursday sentenced a 38-year-old South African woman, Will Ann, to 25 years’ imprisonment for smuggling 5

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