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Abuja

January 31, 2024

Abuja light rail project to be commissioned May 29, says Wike

“For me, it is a major project, so that it can reduce the influx of vehicles into the city. It is going to help us,’’ he said.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike [Credit: Chi Geru]
January 31, 2024

Kidnap, banditry not as bad as journalists report; Nigeria not among top 10 kidnapping nations: Presidency

“In a report by the World Population Review, Nigeria is not among the top 10 countries in the world, with kidnapping epidemic,” said Mr Onanuga

January 31, 2024

Tinubu’s government seeks partnership with NDLEA on drug abuse

The Federal Ministry of Youth Development is seeking a partnership with the NDLEA to check rising cases of drug abuse among Nigerian youths.

Bola Tinubu and hard Drugs
January 31, 2024

Abuja bandits escaped into forest, kidnapped victims rescued: Police

On sighting the Police operatives, the bandits engaged them in a gun duel and were outlasted by the firepower of the Police which forced them to abandon the victims.

kidnapped victims
January 31, 2024

AEPB urges vigilance to safeguard sewer lines

AEPB has cautioned Abuja residents against improper waste disposal practices threatening the integrity of the city’s sewer system.

Abuja Environmental Protection Board
January 31, 2024

Abuja man gets life imprisonment for raping 17-year-old domestic worker

The judge noted that it was immaterial whether there was consent or not, as the defence counsel, Peter Dajang, tried to establish.

FCT High Court
January 31, 2024

Nigerian Army gags officers over attempted rape of female soldier

A female soldier, Ruth Ogunleye, alleged that Col I.B Abdulkareem sexually harassed and attempted to rape her.

Ruth Ogunleye
January 31, 2024

Abuja businesswoman gives birth to sextuplets after 13 years of childlessness

Precious Ifeanyi, a businesswoman married for 13 years, gave birth to sextuplets at the National Hospital, Abuja, on Monday.

SEXTUPLETS
January 31, 2024

Market men, women donate yams, pepper, onions to Remi Tinubu

Ms Sani said that the donation was also to formally adopt the first lady as a member of the association.

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January 31, 2024

Abuja electricity distribution firm appoints new management

The statement noted that Sasi Jaja would be in charge of Regulatory and Government Relations.

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