Tag: Abuja
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President Tinubu returns to Abuja
President Bola Tinubu returned to the country on Monday, after a two-week working visit to Europe. The President was received on arrival at the Presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport,
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Photos: 3 NDLEA officers hospitalized after deadly raid attack in Abuja
Three officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, were hospitalized after sustaining gunshot injuries during a raid operation in the Jahi area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Thursday night.
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Many feared dead as another tragic accident hits Karu bridge Abuja
Several people have reportedly died on Friday following another tragic accident on Karu Bridge, located towards Karu Site in Abuja.
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Just in: Alleged Fulani herdsmen murder young graduate in Abuja
A young Igala graduate, identified as John Johnson, has been brutally murdered and dismembered in what is believed to be an attack by suspected herdsmen. The incident occurred in Zaina, near Angwar Hakimi, Orozo, within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) of Abuja, leaving his family and community in deep mourning. Monitored reports indicate that…
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Police intercept ammunition, arrest suspect in Abuja
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has intercepted 488 live AK-47 rounds and arrested a suspect linked to their shipment in Abuja. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.
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Eight embassies, several estates thrown into darkness as power outage hits Abuja (Full List)
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) says a technical fault led to the disruption of electricity in at least eight foreign embassies and several residential estates IN Abuja, Nigeria’s capital city.
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Karu explosion: Death toll rises to 10
The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) says the death toll from Wednesday’s Karu multiple explosions has increased to 10. Acting Director-General of the department, Mr Abdulrahman Mohammed
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Gishiri: Pay their compensation now, Wike orders officials to immediately settle victims of demolition
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has directed the Federal Capital Development Authority to ensure the immediate and full payment of compensation to residents affected by the Gishiri demolition. Wike gave the directive during a meeting with members of the community, at his official residence in Abuja on Monday. The meeting followed…
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NSCDC apprehends 17 individuals in connection with alleged murder of personnel
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has apprehended a 17-member gang who allegedly killed a personnel of the corps on Jan.12.
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NDLEA seizes large consignments of skunk, heroin across 6 states, FCT
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized large consignments of skunk, heroin, and other opioids in raids across Kano, Kwara, Kaduna, Taraba, Abia, Osun, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).