Crime

FG Mulls Mobile Courts for SGBV Cases

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As part of efforts to address cases of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and other vices in the country, the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs, has disclosed its readiness to introduce mobile courts. The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohaneye, at a briefing in Continue Reading

Environment

Wike Revokes 165 Lands, Imoke, Udo Udoma not Spared

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The Minister, Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revoked 165 lands in Abuja, some of which belonged to notable Nigerians. A document signed by the FCT Permanent Secretary, Olushade Adeshola, which was obtained by The PUNCH, reveals that the revocation was due to the violation and contravention of the terms of development of the Right […]Continue Reading

Environment

Collapsed Building: Wike Orders Arrest of Owner

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Federal Capital Territory FCT minister, Nyesom Wike has ordered the immediate identification and arrest of the owner of a two-storey building which collapsed in Abuja on Wednesday night. The building had at least 39 residents, with two certified dead, and 37 rescued and taken to various hospitals. The building, located at Lagos Crescent, Garki Village […]Continue Reading

Politics

Wike Steps in as FCT Minister, Says Buildings Will Go Down

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike, has assumed official duties as the Minister of Federal Capital Territory with the minister of state, Mariya Mahmud. They arrived at FCTA at about 1:20 pm after the swearing-in ceremony at the presidential villa to hold their first press conference. Wike was accompanied by a mammoth […]Continue Reading

Security

Security Alert: DSS Warns of Imminent Attack on Abuja-Kaduna Train

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The Department of the State Services, DSS, has in a leaked memo to the Nigeria Railway Corporation, NRC, warned against bandits attack along Abuja-Kaduna Train. The secret service in memo titled: Security Alert: ‘Impending Threat By A Coalition Of Banditry Syndicate To Attack Abuja-Kaduna Train Service Along AKTS Corridor’, advised other security agents to deploy […]Continue Reading

Health

Diphtheria Outbreak kills one in Abuja

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The Federal Capital Territory, FCT,  has announced the breakout of Diphtheria in parts of the city of Abuja. The FCT Director, Public Health Department, Dr. Sadiq Abdulrahman, announced the outbreak, at a news conference on Monday, in Abuja. Abdulrahman, while addressing the news conference, said the disease had already killed a four-year-old, adding that outbreaks Continue Reading

Politics

Tinubu Pledges to Deliver on Promises

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President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Sunday night, told Nigerians that he applied to be the President, hence, he would live up to expectations and deliver on his promises. The President-elect said he would set Nigeria back on the path of growth, poverty, and policy inconsistency notwithstanding. Asiwaju Tinubu spoke at the Inauguration Dinner/Gala Night, organized by […]Continue Reading

Politics

Obi didn’t call for boycott, postponement of Presidential Inauguration – LP

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The leadership of the Labour Party has distanced its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, from the allegation that he called for the postponement of the May 29 inauguration ceremony for the swearing-in of the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. The rebuttal was issued in Abuja on Thursday by the party’s Acting National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh. Recall […]Continue Reading

News

IGP Redeploys Officers

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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman  Baba, has ordered the redeployment of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, DIGs, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, AIGs, and Commissioners of Police, CPs, to Departments, Commands, and Formations in line with his manpower development policy of placing round pegs in round holes. In a statement signed in Abuja by the Force Continue Reading

Economy

Empowerment: 3500 Ogun Youths Get Kits and Startup Funds

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Three thousand five hundred youths from five Local government areas of Ogun West Senatorial district of Ogun State have been empowered with startup kits and startup funds of about one hundred and thirty million naira. The empowerment programme in eleven vocations held at Ilaro, Ogun State was facilitated by the Senate Finance Committee Chairman, Senator […]Continue Reading

Security

EFCC Raids Forex Traders in Abuja, Lagos

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday arrested no fewer than 87 forex dealers in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Lagos and Kano. Findings revealed that the EFCC detectives stormed several forex trading hubs in Abuja, ransacking their vaults for stash of dollars and naira. The operatives later arrested no fewer than 25 legal […]Continue Reading

Health

FRCN Director General Advises Staff on Medical Check

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Healthcare is the most paramount thing any worker should put into consideration, in this sense, journalists have been advised to always go for medical checks to ensure they are in good health condition while carrying out their duties. Director General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Dr Mansur Liman, gave the advice during a […]Continue Reading

Politics

APC Primary Update: 7 Aspirants Including the Only Female Step Down For Tinubu, Osinbajo Remains In Presidential Race

Web News 8 June 2022 482 0

A presidential hopeful of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday secured the support of some of his fellow aspirants to get the party’s ticket as they took turns to announce that they were stepping down for him. First of the presidential aspirants to announce his withdrawal from the primary to support his […]Continue Reading

Politics

Buhari Arrives UAE, Meets New President

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President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to convey his condolences on the passing of President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. He is scheduled to present the condolence and congratulatory to the new President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed […]Continue Reading

Politics

Residents Kick against Abuja Council Chairmen Tenure Extension

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Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory have taken to the streets to protest the tenure extension of six area councils’ chairmen and councillors. The PUNCH gathered that the chairmen and councillors’ terms in office elapsed on Thursday and the newly-elected officials were supposed to be sworn in today. But the FCT minister, Muhammad Bello, […]Continue Reading

Yoruba

Ilésẹ́ Ìrìnà Ojúrin Nílẹ̀ Nàijírìa, NRC, Fòfinde Ìrìnà Láti Abuja Lọ Sí Kaduna

Web News 29 March 2022 376 0

Ilésẹ́ tón rísí ìrìnà ojú irin ti fòfinde ìrìnà láti Abuja lọ sí Kaduna, tí kò sì ní gbèdéke. Ilésẹ́ náà ló jẹ́ kọ́rọ̀ yí di mímọ̀ nínú ọ̀rọ̀ tó fi síta lójú òpó abẹ́yẹ fò twitter rẹ̀ lóòrọ yi. Ó sọ pé ìfòfindè náà ló wáyé fún àwọn ìdí tí wọ́n kò lérò, tó […]Continue Reading

News Politics

BREAKING: Abdullahi Adamu Emerges APC National Chairman

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Former Governor of Nasarawa State, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, has been declared National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Governor Abubakar Badaru of Jigawa State made this known at Eagles Square, Abuja, venue of the APC national convention, after an aye-and-nay vote, according to the Punch. Earlier, the party had released its unity list which […]Continue Reading

News

Second Batch Of Nigerians Arrive Abuja From Ukraine

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The second batch of Ukraine based Nigerians  have arrived in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory FCT.They arrived Nigeria’s Capital on Friday evening. Samson Abiodun/WorldtopnewsContinue Reading

News

First Batch Of Nigerians Arrive Abuja From Ukraine

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The first batch of Ukraine based Nigerians stranded in the country following invasion by Russia have arrived in Abuja, Nigeria’s federal capital. The report has it that, Ukraine based Nigerians arrived in the country on Friday morning from Romania. Max Air flight VM602 from Bucharest landed in Abuja at about 7:10 AM with the next […]Continue Reading

Politics

Buhari Assents To Electoral Bill

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 President Muhammadu Buhari has finally signed into law, the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The President assented to the bill at past midday on Friday, at a brief ceremony held at the Council Chamber of the Aso Villa in Abuja. The Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo; President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, and Speaker of the […]Continue Reading

Health

European – African Union’s Summit: President Buhari Returns To Abuja

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President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja after a successful engagement in the 6th European-African Unions summit in Brussels, Belgium. While in Belgium, the President held bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the summit with other heads of government to boost the bond between their countries. Under the auspices of the “G4”, the President and […]Continue Reading

Politics

Osun Governorship Primary Election:”I Have Edge Over Others” – Oyetola

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Ahead of February 19 Governorship Primary election of the All Progressive Congress in Osun state,Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has said he remained the aspirant to beat in the contest. Governnor Oyetola stated this shortly after appearing before the Screening Committee of the APC at the party’s National Secretariat, Abuja. The governor boasted that his achievements since Continue Reading

Security

Major General Bamidele Alabi Becomes Fifth Commandant, Army War College Nigeria

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Sequel to the recent posting and appointment in the Nigerian Army, the newly appointed Commandant of the Army War College Nigeria, AWCN, Major General Bamidele Alabi has taken over command as the 5th Commandant in the annals of history of the premier Nigerian Army Institution from his predecessor, Major General Solomon Udounwa. The colourful ceremony […]Continue Reading

Economy

Fuel Subsidy: ASCSN Threatens Showdown

Web News 20 January 2022 291 0

National Executive Council, NEC, will today consider the adoption of a report by its ad hoc committee on fuel subsidy removal and the increase of petrol price to N302 per litre. Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo is expected to preside over the meeting, to be attended by all the governors and other federal officials. The Trade Union […]Continue Reading

Lifestyle

Senator Balogun Pays Courtesy Visit To Egyptian Ambassador In Abuja

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Senator Kola Balogun has paid a courtesy visit to the Egyptian Ambassador in Abuja, as a follow up for a mutual relationship between him and Oyo South District, as well as Oyo State in general. He said the meeting was aimed at discussing foreign direct investments into Oyo South ranging from large scale rice farming, […]Continue Reading