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About 10 people are feared dead, and several others injured on Saturday morning during a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja. The distribution of the food items has been suspended, while a combined team of police, military, and DSS officers was deployed to restore order and disperse the crowd. Meanwhile, the…
17 Dec
The Federal Government has engaged commissioners for education in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), alongside secretaries for education, to address the growing challenges in Nigeria’s education sector. The meeting, held in Abuja, was centered on developing a comprehensive reform agenda where state commissioners will key into government’s initiatives to improve educational…
17 Dec
A firm, Nextdora Nigeria Limited, has urged an Abuja High Court to restrain the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and others from selling its landed property. The property is located at Plot No. 4411, Cadastral Zone A09, Guzape District, Abuja. Nextdora Ltd, in a fresh suit marked: CV/5517/24 and filed by its…
15 Dec
The Federal Government has begun the construction of a smart divisional police headquarters and six residential quarters for rank-and-file officers in Mpape, a community in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja. According to a statement by Bolaji Kazeem, Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations for the Ministry of Police Affairs, the initiative is part…
14 Dec
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has imposed a ban on the use of firecrackers, commonly referred to as knockouts, ahead of the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations. This ban was disclosed in a statement by force spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, on Saturday. Adeh said the ban is implemented to ensure the safety of…
13 Dec
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command today paraded members of a 'one chance' criminal syndicate terrorising the city. READ ALSO: TETFund dismisses allegations of funding APC with N325m The FCT Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, who paraded the three suspects alongside several others, said that the arrest of the suspected criminals was part of…
12 Dec
The Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS), on Thursday, announced the completion of frameworks for the establishment of its $75 million Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Facility. READ ALSO:NITDA flags TikTok, X over tax fillings in Nigeria Speaking at the opening of the 93rd Ordinary Session of ECOWAS Council of Ministers holding in Abuja, the…
12 Dec
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has issued a stern reminder to officers, emphasizing that traffic offenses should not be treated as criminal offenses. He made the statement at the 4th Quarter Strategy Session of the FRSC High Command on Thursday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria…
11 Dec
Abuja’s theatre scene is set to come alive as the much-anticipated stage play "Once Upon Four Robbers" takes centre stage at the NAF Conference Centre from Friday, December 13 to Sunday, December 15. This iconic production, penned by renowned playwright Femi Osofisan and directed by the talented Dire Badejo, promises to deliver an unforgettable experience…
10 Dec
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, on Tuesday night, arrived in Nigeria on a three-day state visit.Steinmeier's Presidential jet
10 Dec
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has urged officers to internalize the principles of accountability and professionalism in all logistical operations. The CAS made this call at the 2024 Logistics Conference held at the Blue Room Events Centre, Air Force Headquarters, Abuja. According to Abubakar, sustaining air power requires the NAF…
10 Dec
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its dedication to eliminating tuberculosis (TB) through robust multi-sectoral collaborations, private sector engagement, and international partnerships. The Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, gave the assurance at the National Tuberculosis (TB) Conference, on Tuesday in Abuja. Pate lauded ongoing efforts to mobilize resources and deploy innovative strategies…
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Football enthusiasts in Aba, Abia, have advised the Home-based Super Eagles to give their best to Sunday’s African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying match against Black Galaxies of Ghana. A cross-section of football fans, who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Aba on Saturday, said “the team has what it…
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The Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has expressed sadness over the tragic loss of lives at the St. Vincent de Paul Society's food-sharing event at Holy Trinity Parish, Maitama, Abuja. In a statement yesterday, the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, said that the tragedy, which claimed the lives of over ten people and…
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The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) has condemned the alleged murder of 37-year-old Nigerian, Mr. Julius Chukwunta, by four South Africans. Chukwunta, a native of Aninri Local Government Area in Enugu State, was reportedly attacked on December 7, 2024, while driving to his residence in Midrand Protea Estate. NICASA President-General, Dr. Frank Onyekwelu,…
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Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has sympathised with President Bola Tinubu, Gov Charles Soludo of Anambra and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr. Nyesom Wike, over the stampedes in their areas. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the stampedes claimed many lives and left many others injured at Abuja and…
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Incoming US president Donald Trump on Saturday slammed what he called unfair fees for US ships passing through the Panama Canal and threatened to demand control of the waterway be returned to Washington. He also hinted at China's growing influence around the canal, a worrying trend for American interests as US businesses depend on the…
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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have announced plans to call 290 witnesses at the Edo State governorship election petition tribunal. The PDP's candidate in the September 21 election, Asue Ighodalo, filed a petition challenging the declaration of APC's Monday Okpebholo as the winner. Tribunal…
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Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike has directed government hospitals to provide free treatment to the people that sustained injuries during a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja. Wike gave the directive in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Mr Lere Olayinka,…
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The Anglican Bishop of Nike Diocese in Enugu, Rt. Rev. Christian Onyia, has charged Christians to exhibit generosity and faithfulness while celebrating Christmas. Onyia gave the charge in a Christmas message he signed and made available to newsmen on Saturday in Enugu. The bishop noted it was easy for one to get carried away by…