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Abuja

May 31, 2024

Scavenger arrested for stealing 10 turkeys

Haruna Usman, a scavenger, was arraigned in the Zuba Magistrates’ Court in Abuja for allegedly stealing 10 turkeys.

Turkeys
May 31, 2024

I’ll sack non-performing ministers anytime, Tinubu declares

A year into his government, President Bola Tinubu says he will fire any non-performing cabinet members. 

President Bola Tinubu in Federal Executive Council
May 30, 2024

FG shuts illegal mining site in Abuja

It said that about 2,000 tonnes of lithium were found on-site when the suspects were apprehended, underscoring the magnitude of the illegal operation.

illegal mining site in Abuja (credit: NAN0
May 29, 2024

Tinubu declares free train ride for Nigerians until December 31 to mark first anniversary

“Our dear landlord (Wike) and his team, I heard you saying two months free ride. I appeal to you to make it till the end of the year,” said Mr Tinubu.

Abuja train and Tinubu waving
May 29, 2024

Thailand praises NDLEA’s fight against drug traffickers

The Thai government described it as a development that has positively impacted the country’s image in the international community.

Buba Marwa and Kriwat Pharmorabuta
May 29, 2024

Tinubu govt withdraws terrorism case against Miyetti Allah president Bodejo

“The honourable attorney general of the federation has instructed me to withdraw this charge against the defendant in the interest of justice,” a government lawyer said.

Bodejo and Miyetti Allah members
May 29, 2024

Tinubu bans ‘Arise O Compatriots’, changes national anthem to 1960’s ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’

The new law returns to the national anthem, ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee,’ which had been used since the country’s independence in 1960 until the military banned and replaced it.

President Bola Tinubu and former President Olusegun Obasanjo (Credit: Presidency)
May 28, 2024

Gov Mbah to train 40,000 Enugu youths on AI

He said that the programmes were designed in various ministries to reach the targeted 40,000 youths annually.

Peter Mbah
May 28, 2024

FCT Minister Wike names Southern Parkway Road after Tinubu

He said the development of the Southern Parkway, now Bola Ahmed Tinubu Way, at par with the Northern Parkway, was awarded in December 2010.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Nyesom Wike
May 27, 2024

Banex Plaza attack threat to national security: Nigerian Army

We therefore urge members of the public to exercise caution and restraint when interacting with military personnel and other security operatives.

Banex Plaza attack (credit ; Vanguard