Friday, November 6, 2026

Abuja

August 15, 2022

Extortionist bags four months’ jail in Abuja

The police gave Mr Ismahi a hot chase, arrested him and recovered the mp3 radio from him. He was later processed for arraignment.

Court Gavel
August 14, 2022

FCTA to prosecute defaulting Abuja property owners over N29 billion ground rent

Mr Sule explained that the move was part of efforts by the FCTA to recover over N29 billion Ground Rents owed by property owners in the territory.

Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)
August 12, 2022

480 suspected criminals arrested in raids around Abuja city; weapons recovered

Mr Igweh said the team would stop at nothing to rid the city of criminal elements threatening the peace of the FCT.

Lagos Task Force
August 12, 2022

My husband makes money but doesn’t spend on me, divorce-seeking wife tells court

She told the court that her husband made a lot of money from laundry but spent it all on frivolities.

Court room used to illustrate the story
August 12, 2022

Disgruntled staff kick as auditor-general reshuffles office

“Section 85 of the constitution empowers the auditor-general to exercise his powers without recourse to any other authority,” the OAuGF’s spokeswoman said.

Aghughu Adolphus
August 11, 2022

Police intercept 100 bags of cannabis concealed in Dangote truck

Police spokesperson said the dry leaves were concealed beneath fertilizers loaded in a Dangote truck, heading to Abuja from Ondo State.

FCT police spokeswoman Josephine Adeh
August 11, 2022

Police rescue three alleged fraudsters from mob

The police commissioner condemned the mob action and urged residents to lodge complaints at police stations to seek justice.

FCT Commissioner of Police (CP) Babaji Sunday
August 10, 2022

Security chiefs move to stop bandits, Boko Haram from attacking Abuja

The security heads evaluated the manpower strength and defects that might have aided the attack on Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre on July 5.

Army, NCOS, Police and SSS
August 9, 2022

Abuja Task Force raids Wuse under bridge; arrests drug suspects

The minister’s aide explained that the five persons arrested would be taken for investigation.

Wuse under bridge
August 9, 2022

FCT Area Councils shared N2.9 billion in June: Minister 

Ms Aliyu urged the councils’ leadership to scale-up revenue generation with a view to meeting up critical needs of rural communities in the territory.

Federal Capital Territory Minister of State, Ramatu Aliyu