Sunday, October 11, 2026

Abuja

September 15, 2024

Abuja drivers raise alarm over haulage permit extortion, seek urgent action from Wike

He said drivers are forced to purchase dual permits at costs varying from ₦35,000 to ₦50,000, depending on the seller.

FCT minister Nyesom Wike
September 14, 2024

FCT: Wike blames rising cost of housing accommodation on market forces

According to him, no government legislates on rents for houses, but market forces.

FCT minister Nyesom Wike
September 14, 2024

Wike lauds Zeberced quarry as West Africa’s largest, vows to back private investors

Mr Wike also commended the company for employing more than 800 persons as workers.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike [Credit: Chi Geru]
September 12, 2024

Airstrikes killed 28 terrorists in Niger, says NAF

The Nigerian Air Force says no fewer than 28 terrorists were killed in airstrikes at Bassa, Shiroro LGA in Niger.

Body bags
September 11, 2024

Computer instructor arraigned over alleged attempt to kill dad

The magistrate adjourned the case until September 18 for hearing.

LEGISLATIVE GAVEL
September 11, 2024

Spy cop publicly commenting on Edo guber election arrested: Police

“In this extant case, the Police frowns at the wearing of his official SPY uniform and engaging in political activities,” said the police.

IGP and Spy Cop
September 9, 2024

NSCDC arrests 13 suspected vandals, recovers items worth N5 million in Abuja

The NSCDC FCT commandant said the recovered items included vandalised street lights, billboards, armoured electrical cables, and rods, among other items.

NSCDC officers
September 9, 2024

SSS arrests NLC president Ajaero at Abuja airport

SSS operatives arrested the NLC president at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, as he was about to embark on a flight to the United Kingdom.

Joe Ajaero, SSS
September 9, 2024

SSS operatives invade SERAP’s Abuja office

The invasion by the SSS came barely two days after SERAP gave the Tinubu-led government 24 hours to order the NNPCL to reverse the hike in prices of fuel.

SSS, SERAP
September 8, 2024

We’ll continuously train dispatch riders for seamless traffic management: DRTS

Mr Emetu explained that DRTS had registered over 4,600 despatch riders in the FCT and were operating legally in the territory.

Dispatch rider