Abuja
17 Jul 2023
Two persons have been rescued by the Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after they were kidnapped by bandits. FCT Police spokesperson Josephine Adeh confirmed the incident. It was gathered that gunmen believed to be seven in number, stormed the area between 1:00 am and 2:00 am and took away the two residents. The…
11 Jul 2023
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) Abuja Zonal Command today, July 11, 2023, arrested 12 suspected internet fraudsters.
11 Jul 2023
Justice F.E. Messiri of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has convicted and sentenced a former Director of Echo Logistics, Abdulrahman Aliyu, to five years imprisonment for his involvement in a N250, 000, 000 (Two hundred and Fifty Million Naira) fraud.
9 Jul 2023
The FCT Police Command has launched investigation into a fatal car crash in Dutse area of FCT.
4 Jul 2023
Residents of Trademore Estate in the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), Abuja, yesterday, staged a peaceful protest against a move by the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) to demolish over 2,000 houses in the estate
3 Jul 2023
Residents of the Trademore estate in the Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja on Monday took to the streets to protest the planned demolition of buildings. They carried placards with different messages, calling on the government to improve the waterways in order to tackle the persistent flooding in the area instead of…
26 Jun 2023
Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Audi, has said that the corps has zero tolerance to accidental discharge of riffle by any personnel hence every officer must be properly taught arms handling. He made the statement at the Passing Out Parade of course 10 Basic Arms and Weapon…
25 Jun 2023
On Saturday, February 25, 2023, Nigeria conducted an election for the position of President, which was widely regarded as the most fiercely contested in the country since 1999. On March 1, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Bola Ahmed Tinubu, candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner and President-elect
16 Jun 2023
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja has again suspended the planned arraignment of a former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah and others for alleged N7.9 billion fraud, citing security reasons.
8 Jun 2023
The FCT High Court in Gwagwalada on Thursday ordered a student, Istifanus Irmiya, to clean the premises of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for two weeks for internet fraud.
8 Jun 2023
The Police, on Thursday, arraigned a 42-year-old Chef, Paul Afolabi, before a Kado Grade 1 Area Court, Abuja, over alleged criminal breach of trust and cheating.
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