Tag: Abuja
Motorists, commuters groan as fuel scarcity persists in Lagos, Abuja, other cities
Some motorists told our reporter that they had to painstakingly endure the unending queues and jostling for sometimes six hours.
Internet fraud: EFCC grabs 13 suspects in Abuja
The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Zonal Command of EFCC in Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory,…
EFCC nabs 34 suspected currency speculators in Abuja
The suspected currency traffickers were arrested in a sting operation following credible intelligence about illegal sales of dollars, Dele Oyewale,…
Chinese Chamber speaks on ‘discrimination’ against Nigerians at Abuja Chinese supermarket
The supermarket was sealed by officials of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) over the alleged discriminatory practices…
TCN raises alarm over planned attacks on its facilities in Abuja
In the statement which was issued against the background of recent collapse of the national grid, the company said it…
Transforming Abuja to smart city not negotiable – Wike
According to him, the concept of a smart city is not merely an ambitious vision but an imperative step towards…
Tinubu meets U.S. Secretary of State Blinken in Abuja
Blinken is to hold bilateral talks with the Nigerian delegation headed by President Tinubu.
Najeebah, one of kidnapped Al-Kadriyar sisters, narrates ordeal in custody
Najeeba, her five sisters and their father were abducted from their home in the Bwari area of Abuja.
FAAN defends decision to move headquarters from Abuja back to Lagos
She added that in the interim, FAAN will continue to manage its old buildings in Lagos which could accommodate all…
Court orders I-G to pay woman N100m
According to her, on the said Jan. 1, 2018, her husband left the house for Wurukum Market to purchase medicine…
Abuja kidnappers kill three victims, raise ransom to N700m
Only on Sunday, reports emerged that the kidnappers, who also operated in some villages in Bwari, had killed one of…
Road travelers in Abuja commend FG for 50% transport fare discount
Acting FCT Chairman of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), told NAN that the federal government had a meeting…
What road travelers in Abuja say about FG’s 50% transport fare discount
“This is a welcome development. We pray they sustain it for the period they promised the masses. We say thank…
VGADA cries out over drug abuse in Nigeria
The Executive Director, VGADA, Dr Hope Omeiza, made the call during the flag-off of the Youth Alive Drug Abuse, Sensitisation,…
Wike to make funds available for completion of VP’s official residence
The Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), said that the project as captured in the Abuja Master Plan was awarded in…
Insecurity: Demolition of shanties, illegal markets continues in Abuja
“That is why the FCT minister has asked everybody to develop his property in the FCT to avoid the erection…
Heavy rain kills motorcyclist in Abuja
The statement signed by FEMA’s Head of Public Affairs, Mrs Nkechi Isa, said the deceased defied warnings from the local…
Abuja: Chef Wike’s pot of soup
Wike is already writing his name with indelible ink by his performance in the FCT as its minister. To capture…
Uber Bolt drivers lose 4 members, 7 cars to deadly gunmen in 2 days
The Union also called on the governor of Rivers state, FCT minister and the police authority to facilitate investigation and…
Wike’s bulldozer roars in Abuja, first unapproved building demolished
Mr Mukhtar Gidado, Director, Department of Development Control, said that the building was illegally developed against all warnings.
Many trapped as two-storey plaza collapses In Abuja (video)
Ikharo Attah, an aide to former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mohammed Bello, confirmed that 37 persons have…
Abuja taxi driver Abdullahi Gabawa docked for assaulting FRSC officer
Nwafoaku said that the officer was on routine patrol on the same date with his colleagues between Life Camp junction…
FEMA on high alert to respond to heavy rainfall expected in Abuja on Sunday
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) said it has placed its search and rescue team…
Abuja “one-chance” syndicate busted
Olumuji explained during the raid that the one chance syndicate used unpainted taxis in unapproved motor parks to lure unsuspecting…
Federal Capital authorities impound vehicles, cows
Olumuji said the operation was a continuation of the enforcement of sanity across the city by combined officials of the…
Presidential Inauguration: No cows will loiter Abuja streets – Miyetti Allah
The chairman urged the next government to assist them since cattle rustling remains a major issue, citing the theft of…
EFCC arrests 26 suspected internet fraudsters in Abuja
26 Internet Fraud Suspects Arrested in Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Command, on Thursday arrested…
Breaking: Plane carrying 143 passengers, baby crash-lands in Abuja, bursts into flames
The plane has 143 passengers and an infant on board when it crash-landed, but they escaped death by the whiskers.
836 Nigerians evacuated from Sudan arrive in Abuja
“I am happy to inform you that Max Air and Azman are airborne and are expected to arrive in Abuja…
Abuja residents panic as flooding looms
The residents, who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said that rainy seasons have been a difficult period…