Operatives of the Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have arrested three impersonators of the police and the Department of State Services (DSS) over alleged “one chance” robbery. The Commissioner of Police in charge of the FCT, Mr Olatunji Disu, said this during a media briefing on...
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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a former governor of Delta, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, over alleged N1. 3 trillion fraud. A credible sources within the anti-graft agency confirmed that the vice presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections was arrested in Port Harcourt, when...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says residents affected by the construction of Arterial Road N5, from Life Camp Junction to Ring Road III will be compensated. Wike made the promise after inspecting some ongoing projects at Life Camp, Katampe, and International Conference Centre...
A new breed of beggars known as “Corporate Beggars” is now on the rise in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) due to increased economic hardship. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent reports that the corporate beggars had now taken begging as a means of livelihood as it gives...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has unveiled the FCT Renewed Hope Youth Empowerment Programme with the distribution of 80 vehicles to the youths. Wike, at the event in Abuja on Thursday, explained that the goal was to empower the youths financially and also...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has reaffirmed the state’s dedication to fostering an inclusive society through quality education and robust healthcare services. Zulum stated this on Wednesday when the state hosted a farewell ceremony for 103 indigenes who were awarded scholarships to pursue medicine...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has four suspects for alleged conspiracy, unauthorized access to banks’ computer systems and fraudulent withdrawal of depositors’ funds. The anti-graft agency in a statement in Thursday, said those arrested include: Chima Anthony Nwigwe, suspected leader of banks’ hacking syndicate...
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, adjourned hearing in the money laundering case preferred against the immediate-past Governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) until Jan. 21, 2025. Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the matter after EFCC’s counsel, Kemi Pinheiro, SAN, and...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, has said all the area councils of the FCT will feel the impact of President Tinubu-led administration. Wike gave the assurance at the inauguration of the construction of 15.5-kilometre Pai – Gomani Road in Kwali Area Council of FCT,...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has said Abuja would look different by the time President Bola Tinubu finishes his first tenure in 2027. He said this is due to monumental infrastructural development. Wike stated this at the inauguration of the upgrading of War...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike has said the FCT Administration would float a new Security Scheme to flush beggars out of Abuja city. Wike disclosed this at the inauguration of the upgrading of War College/Army Checkpoint Road and other ancillary roads in Ushafa,...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, on Monday said President Bola Tinubu has approved a N10 billion Youth Development Fund to empower youths in FCT. Wike disclosed this at the inauguration of the upgrading of War College/Army Checkpoint Road and other ancillary roads in...
A viral video showing a member of the House of Representatives slapping a Bolt driver has sparked outrage on social media platforms. Alex Mascot Ikwechegh represents Aba North & South Federal Constituency in the Green Chamber on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). A furious Ikwechegh...
The FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD) has recovered seven dead bodies of iron scavengers who invaded the site of a demolished building in Sabon Lugbe, a suburb of Abuja. Director of the department, Mr. Abdulrahman Mohammed, who disclosed this to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the site on...
Some residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, on Friday explained their preference for walking in light of rising transportation costs. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), several residents stated that they choose to walk, especially over short distances, to exercise and save money....
Some partially blind students on Thursday, expressed excitement after seeing the whiteboard and their teachers clearer for the first time in years. The students were among 115 children that benefited from free eye care outreach, organised by Women and Girls with Albinism Network in Abuja, to commemorate the 2024...
By CHRISTIANA LOT, Jos – A philanthropist, Mr Yusuf Yahaya-Kwande, has donated 205 pieces of collapsible walking canes to students and teachers of the FCT School of the Blind, Jabi, Abuja. Presenting the items on Wednesday, Yahaya-Kwande, who doubles as the Founder, Yahaya-Kwande Foundation, said the gesture was in...
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has directed the contractor executing the construction of access road to Judges Quarters, CGC Nig. Ltd, to complete the project in seven months. Wike gave the timeline during the official commencement of the construction of the access road...
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has declared war on beggars defacing Abuja city and posing security risk. Wike made the declaration during the official commencement of the construction of the access road from Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway by N16, to Judges Quarters, in Katampe District,...
President Bola Tinubu has approved owner-occupier housing scheme for judges in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). FCT Minister Nyesom Wike stated this at the groundbreaking of 40 housing units Judges’ Quarters project, at Katampe District, Abuja on Monday. The 40 housing units was for judicial officers of the Court...