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Abuja

September 25, 2022

Jailbreak: Correctional service begins joint interagency simulation training

The training, involving the correctional service armed squad, military, police, civil defence and immigration, is to forestall future jailbreaks.

Nigerian Correctional Service headquarters used to illustrate this story
September 25, 2022

Lawyer worries over non-adherence to professional ethics by colleagues 

The Abuja based legal practitioner said the ethics of the profession was gradually eroding.

September 24, 2022

Thousands rally in Abuja as Peter Obi’s campaign ramps up momentum across Nigeria

Some prominent public figures featured in the rally include Ken Asogwa and human rights lawyer Abdul Mahmud.

September 22, 2022

IG orders prosecution of professor over assault on police orderly

The police orderly was reportedly assaulted at the Professor’s Garki, Abuja residence on Tuesday, for refusing to do house chores as it was a breach of her official duty.

Assaulted policewoman
September 22, 2022

Court remands teenager for allegedly strangling man

Abdullahi Yusuf, 18, and others at large strangled the victim using an electric cable.

Court
September 22, 2022

Abuja airport will be fully automated before 2032: FAAN

The automation of facilities is slated for 2032 when the airport would be 50 years old.

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja
September 21, 2022

Police arraign businesswoman for stoning neighbour

A 28-year-old businesswoman, Happiness Joshua, was docked Dei-Dei Grade I Area Court, Abuja, for stoning her neighbour.

Court symbol used to tell the story
September 20, 2022

Abuja residents decry indiscriminate siting of fuel, gas stations

They called on government agencies responsible for issuing permits to ensure safety and prevent health hazards.

NNPC
September 20, 2022

Nigeria’s debt rises to N42 trillion as Buhari regime promises better days ahead

The DMO assured that President Muhammadu Buhari’s regime is committed to increasing revenue to reduce the amount that went into debt servicing.

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo/President Muhammadu Buhari
September 19, 2022

Employee nabbed for stealing boss’ motorcycle

The accused also collected the complainant’s motorcycle for hire purchase to pay N200,000, but he only paid N 18,000 and criminally absconded.

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