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Abuja

January 4, 2024

Teenagers jailed nine months for stealing police officer’s phone

The prosecutor said that during police interrogation, the teenagers could not give a satisfactory account of themselves.

Gavel
January 4, 2024

Police arraign man for stealing battery

Thirty-year-old Kelvin Israel was arraigned before a Lugbe Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, for stealing an inverter battery worth N250,000.

January 4, 2024

Ex-Humanitarian Affairs Minister Umar-Farouq is begging for more time to honour our invitation: EFCC

“She sent a letter pleading for more time, explaining that she had some health challenges,” said EFCC

Minister for Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Hajiya Sadiya Umar Farouq.
January 4, 2024

Abuja: Bwari council promises to prioritise security, safety of residents

John Gabaya, chairman of the Bwari area council of the FCT, has said security will remain one of his administration’s primary focuses in 2024.

Abuja City Gate [Wikipedia]
January 2, 2024

Abuja labourer, 20, jailed for stealing armoured cable

The judge, Aliyu Kagarko, sentenced Mr Hassan after he pleaded guilty to the offence of stealing and prayed the court for mercy.

ARMOURED CABLE
January 2, 2024

Abuja: Labourer jailed for stealing phones

The Lugbe Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, on Tuesday sentenced a 22-year-old labourer, Emmanuel Paul, to eight months in prison for stealing phones.

Magistrates’ Court
January 1, 2024

Wike restates commitment to economic empowerment, social well-being of FCT residents

Mr Wike added that, in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda, the development plans for the FCT in 2024 encompass several key areas.

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike [Credit: Chi Geru]
January 1, 2024

Wike, Keyamo, other appointees must perform to remain in my government: Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu says none of his appointees would be allowed to give excuses for non-performance in their duties and responsibilities.

Nyesom Wike, Dele Alake, Festus Keyamo, Atiku Bagudu, Betta Edu and Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye
January 1, 2024

Tinubu asks Nigerians to bank on hope in 2024, reiterates eight-point agenda

I am not oblivious to the expressed and sometimes unexpressed frustrations of my fellow citizens.

Nigerian masses and President Bola Tinubu
December 29, 2023

FCT correctional service gets new controller

He expressed confidence that the incoming controller would take the command to the next level.

Nigerian Correctional Service