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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.
7 Jun 2023
Armed men have abducted a seven-year-old girl in Yangoji village, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
4 Jun 2023
It was a day of anguish and tears as over 480 shops in the popular UTC Shopping Complex were demolished in Abuja, yesterday. The Joint Task Force of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), in the early hours caught shop owners unawares, as it barricaded the area and used tear gas to ward off any resistance
31 May 2023
The Nigerian army high command boss, Lt. General Faruk Yahaya today performed a groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed army conference centre situated at Lungi Barracks, Asokoro, Abuja. General Yahaya, who was elated over the construction of the facility, noted that on completing the project, the challenges faced by the Nigerian Army in securing ample space…
26 May 2023
The Federal Government has ordered that movements around Eagle Square in Abuja will be restricted from Friday to Tuesday ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Bola Tinubu. The inauguration parade for Tinubu and his vice-president-elect, Kashim Shettima, will take place on Monday, May 29 at Eagle Square. In the weeks leading up to the inauguration…
25 May 2023
Following intelligence, security operatives have up their ante ahead of the presidential inauguration ceremony billed for Monday, May 29, 2023. Agencies, especially the military high command has put security measures in place at all entry point into Abuja. Vehicles are properly screened by soldiers at entrances into the FCT. A drive around Giri, Gwagwalada, Karu,…
18 May 2023
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), FCT Command, says it has arrested 34 suspects when it conducted a sweep operation on illicit drug dens in the territory.
17 May 2023
Gunmen have again invaded the FCT, kidnapping no fewer than 15 persons on Sunday night at the 1, 000 housing estate along the Pegi community in Kuje outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Abuja.

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