UPDATED- Alleged N8.1bn fraud: EFCC to arraign Sirika, brother on fresh charges
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will on May 23 arraign the former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika and his brother, Ahmad before […]
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‘UP NEPA’, advocacy film on Nigeria’s power sector, premieres in FCT
‘Up NEPA’, a documentary that chronicles the lingering challenges of electricity supply in Nigeria has premiered in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The News […]
Alleged organ harvesting: Court adjourns trial of M.D, Alliance Hospital, 3 others
Co A High Court in Zuba, Abuja has adjourned until May 21 the trial of the Medical Director, Alliance Hospital, Dr Christopher Otabor, Emmanuel Olorunlaye, […]
Housewife jailed 8 months for pouring hot water on co-wife
A Senior Magistrates’ Court in Gwagwalada, Abuja, has sentenced a 28-year old housewife, Faith Felix to eight months in prison for pouring hot water […]
Again, NNPC Ltd warns against panic buying, says 30-days PMS sufficiency Intact
By MBAFAN ADE, Abuja – As the nationwide supply and distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, continue to improve, the Nigerian […]
NDLEA intercepts 4,752kg cannabis concealed in gas tanker in Abuja
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operatives on stop and search operation along Abuja-Abaji highway on Wednesday 1st May intercepted a 40-ft gas […]
Film on Nigeria’s electricity sector, ‘Up NEPA’ premieres in FCT
Film on Nigeria’s electricity sector, ‘Up NEPA’ premieres in FCT ‘Up NEPA’, a documentary film that explores the challenges of electricity supply in Nigeria is […]
Abuja commuters stranded, suffering amid fuel scarcity, long queues
As fuel scarcity and long queues persist, commuters in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) witness a hike in the cost of transportation, and many […]
AEDC: Technical fault responsible for power outage in Abuja
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), has attributed the power outage currently being experienced in parts of Abuja to technical […]
NNPC Ltd: We’ve resolved cause of tightness in fuel supply
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has said the issues that led to the tightness in the supply of fuel currently being […]
119 inmates escape as rainstorm destroys Suleja custodial centre, 10 recaptured
Suleja custodial center The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) FCT Command, on Thursday said 119 inmates escaped from the Suleja Custodial Centre, in Niger State. This […]
Fuel scarcity: Motorists express worry as long queues resurface in Abuja
Motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have expressed worry over the long queues being presently experienced due to scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit […]
FCCPC shut down Chinese supermarket, summons owner over alleged discrimination of Nigerians
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), has summoned the owner of a Chinese supermarket located in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), for […]
FCT police arrests notorious armed robbery kingpin, 4 others, recovers exhibits
By EMMANUEL Kuje, Abuja – The operatives of the FCT police command, on April 4, 2024, at about 2:00 PM, arrested one Chukwuemeka Oputa […]
Prices of tomatoes, other perishables soar in FCT markets – Survey
The prices of tomatoes and other perishables in FCT markets have continued to soar in spite of the items being in its seasons, the […]
FCT crushes 3,712 impounded commercial motorcycles
The Directorate of Road Traffic Services (DRTS) in the FCT, has said its Special Task Team impounded 1,408 motor vehicles, 3,712 commercial motorcycles and […]
Chicken pox outbreak: AMAC sends response team to affected community
The Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Christopher Maikalangu on Tuesday dispatched a an response team to Wukara community of the Federal […]
Security: NSCDC to deploy gun truck to Kuje prison
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The FCT Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it will deploy gun truck to […]
Fire destroys 10 shops in Wuse Market, Abuja – FEMA
No fewer than 10 shops have been destroyed by fire in Wuse Market, Abuja on Tuesday. The Head of Public Affairs, Federal Capital Territory […]
Convict shot dead after attempt to escape prison in Abuja
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The police in FCT has confirmed the death of a 27-year old convict, Ibrahim Yahaya, who was shot by some […]