Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Abuja

August 7, 2025

FCT authorities intensify crackdown on Abuja beggars

Idris Yahaya, director of child development of the FeWomen Affairs Secretariat, says the removal of child beggars from Abuja streets will be a continuous exercise.

Beggars in Abuja used to illustrate the story
August 7, 2025

Amnesty International condemns Sowore’s detention, demands his release

“Attempting to drag Sowore to a judicial process without recourse to his lawyer is a flagrant disregard for the rule of law,” said Amnesty International.

Omoyele Sowore arrested by police Credit: Vanguard
August 7, 2025

ValueJet chairman has apologised, begged me to fly in private jet: KWAM 1

“The chairman and managing director of the airline would not have reached out personally to appeal, tender apologies…,” KWAM 1 claimed.

Superstar Fuji artiste, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal
August 6, 2025

FAAN confirms Abuja airport standoff with Kwam 1 over alcohol flask

The incident, which briefly stalled airport operations, has since sparked widespread conversation online.

King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (K1)
August 6, 2025

Taiwan, NHRC empower 11 victims of human rights violations

Taiwan’s representative in Nigeria, Andy Yih-Ping Liu, lauded the collaboration with NHRC.

Andy Yih-Ping Liu
August 6, 2025

Tinubu congratulates global competition-winning Nigerian students, ignores call for dollar reward

Isa Pantami, a former minister of communications, urged Mr Tinubu to reward the youngsters with dollars and national honours.

Pantami and Tinubu
August 6, 2025

Nigeria mourns death of diplomat Ziphorah Kela

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday mourned the demise of Ziphorah Kela, a mid-career diplomat who served the nation with unwavering dedication and professionalism.

Foreign affairs ministry building
August 6, 2025

NCAA suspends ValueJet pilots’ licences over safety breach

‎”This suspension will remain in place pending the conclusion of a full investigation into the incident,” the statement said.

valuejet airlines
August 6, 2025

Abuja: Police round up 273 beggars, impound 675 vehicles 

“We had offences that relate to drug peddling, to crime, and those that have to do with illegal begging,” said the police.

August 5, 2025

FCT NSCDC intercepts truck conveying vandalised streetlight poles

Mr Odumosu stated that the truck was on transit to Kano State before it was intercepted.

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