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Abuja

January 24, 2024

Explosion rocks Abuja, two wounded; police say blast caused by ‘overheated’ waste bin

Preliminary findings indicate that an overheated metal refuse container activated under intense heat, exploded, thereby causing injury to two of the refuse evacuators.

Affected metal bin
January 24, 2024

Forum advises youths against joining criminal gangs

The Bwari Youth Forum in Abuja has cautioned youths against joining criminal gangs and engaging in anti social behaviours.

Nigerian youths
January 24, 2024

Tinubu is off to France for private visit: Presidency

The president was in France for a world leaders summit in Paris last year in June and travelled to London from the summit on a private visit. 

TINUBU INSIDE PLANE
January 23, 2024

Kidnapping: FCTA begins profiling of worst hit communities

The exercise began with Sagwari Layout Estate, Dutse, in Bwari Area Council, where kidnappers abducted some residents recently.

Security personnel with Officials of Development Control during a profiling of Sagwari Layout Estate Dutse one of the-communities hit by kidnappers
January 23, 2024

Kidnapping: FG to install security surveillance system along Abuja-Kaduna highway

Mr Badaru said the committee was mandated to source for a security surveillance system that meets the technical specifications.

Abuja-Kaduna highway with Zuma Rock
January 23, 2024

Wrong Billing: Customer sues AEDC, demands N50 million in damages

An aggrieved customer has sued AEDC before the Lokoja High Court, demanding N50 million in general damages over wrong billing.

AEDC
January 23, 2024

Oyo-Ita used her companies to launder money as head of service, EFCC witness tells court

Ms Oyo-Ita and others were arraigned for alleged fraud regarding duty tour allowance, estacodes, conference fees and receiving kickbacks on contracts.

January 23, 2024

Abuja residents will soon enjoy adequate security: Wike

FCT minister Nyesom Wike says Abuja residents of the territory will get positive news within days regarding efforts to tackle insecurity in the FCT.

Nyesom Wike and Bandits
January 23, 2024

Abuja: Nine children rescued from kidnappers, police officer says

An investigating police officer, ASP Desmond Apella, told the FCT court that the police rescued nine children from their abductors.

ARMED POLICE OFFICERS
January 23, 2024

DHQ, UK military collaborate to build capacity of West African military

Mr Gusau said the DHQ and BMAT had initiated a five-day training programme in Abuja.

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) in Abuja