Friday, October 9, 2026

Abuja

February 6, 2025

Romance Scam: Nigerian man arrested for defrauding American citizen of $597,000

The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime said its operatives had arrested a suspect over $597,000 in romance fraud.

STASH OF DOLLARS
February 6, 2025

FCTA approves N795.6 million to insure movable, immovable assets

According to her, the insurance policy is mainly to safeguard FCT’s assets against various risks.

FCTA
February 6, 2025

FCT: 391 suspects arrested for drug-related crimes in 2024, says NDLEA

The NDLEA boss said the command prosecuted 173 cases in court within the same period under review.

NDLEA operatives
February 6, 2025

40 contractors hired to keep Nigeria’s capital Abuja clean

Mr Braimah said the AEPB was up to date in its payment obligation to the contractors, saying, “We have paid them 100 per cent, and no contractor is being owed.”

Nyesom Wike and FCT gate
February 5, 2025

IG Egbetokun counters PSC’s directive, orders retired police chiefs to remain in office

Mr Egbetokun, in a document obtained by Peoples Gazette Wednesday evening, countered the order.

Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun
February 5, 2025

NDLEA seizes N815.8 million illicit drugs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency seized N815.8 million worth of drugs between January and December 2024 in Abuja.

Illicit drugs siezed by NDLEA (Credit: NAN)
February 4, 2025

Abuja: Sell govt property, get arrested, NSCDC warns scrap operators

He further charged FCT residents to report suspicious scavenging activities within their vicinity to the nearest security outfit.

Armed NSCDC
February 4, 2025

Nigeria has 290,000 soldiers while Egypt controls three million-strong army, claims CJTF

“If you look at the strength of the army in Nigeria today, there are about 290,000. If you compare it to Egypt, they have over three million soldiers,” said the CJTF chief.

Civilian Joint Task Force
February 4, 2025

Edo Governorship Election Tribunal: PDP, Ighodalo close case

The PDP and Ighodalo sued INEC, APC and Governor Monday Okpebholo, challenging the outcome of the governorship election.

Monday Okpebholo and Asue Ighodalo
February 3, 2025

FCTA seals illegal clinic in Kuje 

Mr Olayinka said that Mr Sabiu had admitted that the clinic was not duly registered with PHERMC.

Dada’s Clinic and Maternity Ltd, Kapwa,