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Abuja

October 9, 2020

Sunday Dare disowns #EndSARS campaigners, wants brutal squad reformed

The Nigerian youth minister advances the police’s narrative to keep the brutal anti-robbery squad in place.

Sunny Dare alongside the Inspector General of Police. [CREDIT: Official Twitter handle of Sunny Dare]
October 9, 2020

‘They shot at us’ – One protester describes police crackdown on #EndSARS in Abuja

Nigerians have been protesting in different cities this week to demand #EndSARS, but police have tried to suppress the movement.

Protesters at Abia House, Abuja
October 8, 2020

NDLEA arrests 13 suspects in Abuja drug bust

Marijuana, cocaine and Rohypnol were ‘found’ on the suspects in a coordinated raid across the Nigerian capital.

NDLEA Officers
October 7, 2020

Police arrest Abike Dabiri’s orderly who killed teenager in Abuja beer parlour

Mrs. Dabiri-Erewa has yet to comment on her orderly’s action and the victim’s family says she didn’t reach out to offer condolences.

Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa
October 7, 2020

OndoDecides: SSS warns against violence

The SSS also asks its personnel to remain professional while discharging their duties.

SSS Officers (Credit: Premium Times)
October 6, 2020

Azman flight misses runway in Kano, returns to Abuja

The aircraft was forced to return to the Nigerian capital after its pilot nearly lost control due to bad weather.

Azman aircraft used to illustrate the story.
October 4, 2020

Abuja Electricity suspends power tariff hikes

Residents say the power distributor has finally implemented last week’s deal between government and labour.

Electricity-Distribution
September 30, 2020

Buhari cancels Independence Day broadcast

The president would instead address the nation from Eagle Square in Abuja.

President Muhammadu Buhari
September 26, 2020

FRSC advises Nigerians to avoid “dangerous” night travels

On September 18, a bus traveling at night fell off a bridge into a river in Ebonyi. At least 15 people were killed.

Boboye Oyeyemi, Road Safety Corp Marshal. [PHOTO CREDIT: Official Twitter handle of FRSC]
September 24, 2020

Police charge Abuja revenue officials with alleged assault

The officials allegedly intercepted the accuser’s car in traffic and beat him up.