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Inferno: Minister wants reorganization of Kugbo furniture market
Disturbed by the frequency of fire outbreaks in Kugbo Furniture Market in the Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, Federal Capital Territory FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has called for the reorganization and remodelling of the market.
Minister urges youths to work toward accessing N75 billion Investment Fund
The FCT Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu, has called on youths to come up with brilliant ideas that will enable them to access between N250,000 and N50 million of the N75 billion Nigerian Youth Investment Fund for sustainability.
Motorcyclist in court over alleged breach of trust, misappropriation
A 22-year-old man, Musa Ahmed, on Monday, appeared before a Karu Grade I Area Court, Abuja, over alleged breach of trust and criminal misappropriation.
My wife’s lover aborts her four-months pregnancy – man tells court
A businessman, Mr Iga Bale, on Wednesday pleaded with a Customary Court in Nyanya, Abuja, to dissolve his union with his wife, Liza on grounds that she swore to make his life miserable and also turn him to a pauper.
Appeal court affirms pastor’s seven-year imprisonment for rape
The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Thursday upheld the conviction and the 14 years imprisonment imposed on a pastor, Basil Princewill, for raping a 14-year-old girl.
Court sentences man to prison for stealing laptop, iPhones
A Grade I Area Court, Nyanya, Abuja, on Monday, sentenced an unemployed man, Bashir Mutab, to three months imprisonment for stealing an hp laptop and 2 iPhones from his neighbours.
Cleric cautions Nigerians on dangers of unforgiveness
A Catholic cleric, Rev. Fr. Kingsley Ferdinand, has advised Nigerians to cultivate the spirit of forgiveness as it is the only way to make heaven.
Cleric: How Nigeria will overcome its challenges
A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Kingsley Ferdinand, has enjoined Nigerians to intensify their prayers, saying this is the only way the nation will overcome its challenges.
Man in court for allegedly stealing rice, cassava flakes, electronics from ‘baby mama’
An applicant, Okorafor Uzechukwu, on Monday appeared in a Grade I Area Court Nyanya, Abuja, for allegedly stealing half a bag of rice, 10 measures ‘mudu’ of cassava flakes and electronics worth N146,700 from his ‘baby mama’.
Atiku Abubakar: President Buhari, APC owe Nigerians apology
Former vice president and the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general election, Atiku Abubakar, Sunday said that the President Mohammadu Buhari led government and the All Progressives Congress (APC) must apologise to Nigerians and make an admittance of guilt for taking the country through the throes of subjugation to another country.
Three men in court over alleged ‘one chance’ robbery
Three men on Wednesday appeared in a Grade I Area Court Nyanya, Abuja, for allegedly robbing passengers in different locations.
Maid arraigned for allegedly stealing jewellery worth N3 million
The police on Friday arraigned a house maid, Valerie Okwor, in a Grade I Area Court Nyanya, Abuja, for allegedly stealing gold jewellery worth N3 million.
Tramadol abuse is fueling insurgency in North-East – NDLEA chief
Muhammad Abdallah, chairman and chief executive officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Thursday, June 25, stated that the insurgency witnessed in the North-East region of the country is fuelled by tramadol abuse.
FCTA seals off hotel for ‘holding party attended by many people’
Following its alleged refusal to obey the presidential lockdown order on hotels due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ministerial task team, on Tuesday, sealed off Pacific Hotel and Guest Inn for hosting a party attended by many people.
Policeman on the run after testing positive for coronavirus in Abuja
A Chief Superintendent of Police, CSP, is on the run in Abuja after testing positive for coronavirus.
Nigeria: 3.1 million households to benefit from school feeding scheme during lockdown
The federal government has said a total of 3.1 million households in Nigeria will benefit from its Homegrown School Feeding programme during the lockdown period.
Security agents arrest 189 inter-state travel ban violators in Abuja
The joint security task force at the Zuba-Dei-Dei in Abuja on Friday intercepted two articulated vehicles conveying 189 men for violating interstate travel ban.
FCTA urges workers residing outside Abuja to remain at home
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has directed federal workers residing outside Abuja to remain in their respective states of residence pending the lifting of ban on interstate travel.
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Ebonyi governor vows to prosecute officials linked to communal crisis
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has vowed to arrest and prosecute people, including government officials, linked to the communal crisis involving Effium and Ezza Effium indigenes of Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state.
NOA advises Nigerians to disregard conspiracy theories about coronavirus vaccine
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has advised Nigerians to disregard conspiracy theories about COVID-19 vaccines and the various rumours being attributed to them.
PTF: Nigeria records four cases of UK coronavirus variant strain
Mr Boss Mustapha, Chairman, Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, said Nigeria recorded four cases of COVID-19, B117 variant strain, first reported in the UK.
Imo workers oust state NLC chairman
Workers in Imo State have kicked out the state chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Austin Chilakpu, after a resolution reached on Monday at the meeting the workers held at the state secretariat in Owerri.
Ekiti government inaugurates law reform commission board
A statement made available to newsmen by the commissioner indicated that the exercise was in line with the provisions of the state Law Reform Commission Law, 2014 (as amended).
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Joe Biden intelligence pick to call for tough scrutiny of China
Avril Haines, a former White House and CIA official whom President-elect Joe Biden chose for the top U.S. intelligence job, will tell Congress on Tuesday that she will continue tough U.S. scrutiny of China and press spy agencies to help resolve the COVID-19 crisis, a Biden transition official said.
PHED: Distribution of 77,000 prepayment meters ongoing in four states
No fewer than 77,000 prepayment meters are currently being distributed to customers in four states, the Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED) has said .
Judge’s death paralyses activities at Federal High Court
Activities at the Federal High Court (FHC), Abuja, was on Monday, paralysed over the death of Justice Ibrahim Watila of the Abeokuta Division in Ogun.
Frank Lampard ‘worried’ by Chelsea’s fifth defeat in eight league games
Frank Lampard said he is worried about Chelsea’s form after they were soundly beaten at Leicester, a fifth defeat in their past eight Premier League games.
MURIC calls for dialogue over tribal clashes
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called for dialogue over tribal clashes in Oyo State and appealed to the Federal Government to apply caution in handling the fragile situation.