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5 hours ago
The Federal Government has set up a seven-man committee to investigate the alleged bullying incidents at Lead British International School, Abuja. This was after the government convened an emergency meeting with the management of the school following disturbing video footage of some students bullying others emerged on social media earlier on Tuesday. READ ALSO: Bullying:…
1 day ago
The China General Chamber of Commerce (CGCC) in Nigeria, says no Nigerian has been subjected to discrimination or denied access to the Chinese supermarket. The supermarket is located within the premises of the Royal Choice Estate, Airport Road, Abuja. The Secretary of China Chamber of Commerce, Mr Cui Guangzheng, said this in a statement in…
2 days ago
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), on Monday, summoned the owner of a Chinese supermarket for allegedly discriminating against Nigerians by restricting their entry. The mission of the commission is in response to the video that went viral when consumers, particularly Nigerian consumers, were denied access into a supermarket located in Nigeria's capital…
3 days ago
The Nigerian Navy (NN) Firemen, a sub-unit of Naval Headquarters Garki Abuja have helped to avert a huge inferno that would have triggered collateral loss. The navy firemen were called to action and helped avert what would have been a massive inferno at the popular UTC Shopping Plaza in Garki, according to Navy spokesman, Commodore…
3 days ago
A total of 42 schools from across the country will fight for honours at the second Sports Carnival being organised by the Schools Old Student Association (USOSA), aimed at promoting nationhood and social cohesion.
17 Apr
Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday laid siege to the residence of former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello, at Wuse Zone 4 in Abuja. It was gathered that EFCC officials barricaded Bello's residence since 9:00 am on Wednesday. The reason for the operation by the EFCC was unknown. Some supporters…
22 Mar
Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is set to soon roll out the first set of Transport For All (TFA) buses to curb the incidence of one-chance syndicates in the territory.
13 Mar
A 27-year-old convict, Ibrahim Yahaya, has been shot dead in Abuja by some corrections personnel, after he allegedly jumped down from the vehicle conveying him to prison in a bid to escape.
4 Mar
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said it has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the vandalism of a warehouse belonging to the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCTA) in Abuja.
4 Mar
Abuja's finest children’s store, 13 Luxe Kids has been unveiled in the Federal Capital Territory to offer quality and luxurious items for kids between 0-13 years old. The grand launch on Sunday at Wuse II, witnessed parents alongside their kids throng the opening event to patronise and savour in the convivial atmosphere. Speaking at the…
26 Feb
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration’s efforts at transforming Abuja into a smart city is not negotiable.
25 Feb
The private residence of the Minister of State, FCT, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, was razed down by fire on Sunday afternoon.

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The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) said over 2.5 million Nigerian students have so far enrolled on its Tertiary Education, Research, Applications and Services (TERAS) platform. Executive Secretary of the Fund, Arc. Sonny Echono stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the Second Registrar's workshop and 75th business meeting of the Association of Registrars of…
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Manchester City's Premier League title bid suffered a blow after Norway striker Erling Haaland was ruled out of Thursday's crucial clash at Brighton. Haaland missed City's 1-0 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday due to a muscle injury sustained in the Champions League quarter-final exit against Real Madrid last…
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38 mins ago
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