Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association of Nigeria (BAVCCA) has called for stronger collaboration between the judiciary and the digital media community to promote ethical reporting, digital accountability, and justice literacy among Nigerians. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Honourable Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)...
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The Federal Government has appointed Dr. John Nwabueze as the Tax Ombudsman, in accordance with the provisions of the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025. This appointment aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to implementing far-reaching and sustainable reforms in the tax and revenue administration framework....
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – In a renewed and intensified effort to rid the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of criminal elements and sustain the relative peace currently being enjoyed by residents, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, psc, has directed all tactical and surveillance teams...
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has honoured a group of distinguished Nigerians in recognition of their remarkable contributions to the Church, national development, and the service of humanity. The ceremony, which took place on Thursday in Abuja, was organised by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of CAN as...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- In a major breakthrough against kidnapping and human trafficking, operatives of the FCT Police Command’s Scorpion Squad, have successfully arrested fourteen (14) suspected kidnappers and rescued twenty-three (23) victims, all foreign nationals, from captivity. The intelligence-led operation took place at about 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday,...
Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Ushafa back to the State Headquarters. The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in a Abuja. SP Adeh said the decision...
In a swift legal move, the Federal High Court in Abuja has barred Omoyele Sowore — publisher of Sahara Reporters and former presidential candidate — along with several organisations and unnamed individuals, from staging protests in key areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), including the vicinity of Aso...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said President Bola Tinubu is steering Nigeria steadily toward a future of meaningful development—even if he never promised to solve every problem overnight. Wike made these remarks in Abuja on Friday during the flag-off of the Collector Road C01...
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Friday said CP Dantawaye Miller, psc, has assumed duty as the 34th Commissioner of Police, FCT Police Command. This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh. SP Adeh said CP Miller takes over from...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday declared that Nigerians will see what they have never seen before in Abuja during President Bola Tinubu’s third year anniversary. Wike assured that Tinubu would ensure that Nigeria gets to the promised land. He spoke during the commissioning...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four (4) suspects involved in a one-chance robbery and attempted kidnapping, successfully rescuing two victims in the process. FCT Command, Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued on Sunday via...
The FCT Police Command has successfully arrested twelve (12) notorious armed robbery suspects responsible for the heinous killing of Ms. Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, Esq., an Anchor, Reporter, and Producer with ARISE News, and Mr. Barnabas Danlami, a security guard, during a robbery operation at Unique Apartments, Katampe Extension, Mabushi,...
Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has adjourned hearing in a property dispute involving former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo and several others until November 6, following the plaintiffs’ failure to serve legal processes on the defendants. Justice Mohammed Umar fixed the new date on Thursday after the plaintiffs’ counsel, Abniyilo...
Abuja-based lawyer, Victor Giwa, is to be arraigned on October 8,2025 to face charges of of forgery and impersonation preferred against him and his co-defendant, Ibitade Bukola. This followed his arrest by officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Lagos after a bench warrant was issued by the Federal...
Former Deputy Governor of Nasarawa State and Minister of State for the FCT, Senator Solomon Aku Ewuga, has passed away at 70. Senator Ewuga, died on Tuesday evening due to ill health, according to a family source. Born on June 19, 1955, in Nasarawa Eggon, Ewuga was a renowned...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates for the upcoming Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections scheduled to take place on Saturday, February 12, 2026. The announcement was made in a statement issued Tuesday by , INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the...
Eleven years after the Nyanya twin bombings that killed many people and injured hundreds, justice is still pending for the victims and their families. The terrorism trial has been stalled by repeated adjournments and delays, raising concerns about Nigeria’s ability to deliver timely justice in terrorism cases. The devastating...
Justice Abubakar Shani of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Apo, has admitted additional exhibits in an ongoing ₦25 million legal battle over unpaid construction work at the Abuja Zoological Garden, popularly known as Treasure Island. The case, filed by Simitex Engineering Company Limited under suit number HCHC/CV/4160/2024,...
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully rescued a kidnapped victim following a 30-minute exchange of gunfire with a gang of kidnappers in the Guzape area, as part of a broader security sweep conducted between September 15 and 18. Commissioner of Police Mr. Ajao Adewale shared details of...
All Rabbit Breeders Development Forum (ARBADEF), a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), has hailed rabbit farming as a powerful avenue for economic empowerment and wealth creation in Nigeria. At a two-day capacity-building workshop in Abuja, ARBADEF’s FCT State Chairperson, Mrs. Lois Auta, emphasized the untapped potential of rabbit farming to transform...