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Just In: DSS arrests hunger protest leader during early morning raid in Abuja
Department of State Services (DSS) operatives have arrested one of the leaders of the ongoing Endbadgovernance protests in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Micheal Lenin. According to reports, Lenin was picked up by the DSS around 2 am on Monday at his residence in the Apo area of the FCT. The Director of Mobilisation, Take […]
Protest organisers split, say members bribed to sabotage rally
The #EndBadGovernance protest, which began in major cities across the country on Thursday may be losing steam following a division among leaders of the major groups mobilising Nigerians for the mass demonstration. Some of the organisers accused the Federal Government of financially inducing some members to sabotage the protest and weaken its strength after threats […]
BREAKING: Protesters Break Lose In Asokoro, Defy Gunshots, Teargas
A large number of protesters are currently marching on a major road in Kugbo, Asokoro in Abuja Municipal Council Area (AMAC). The protesters who are in hundreds have refused to retreat despite gunshots and teargas fired by security operatives. A Federal High Court in Abuja had restricted protesters to Moshood Abiola Stadium. But while some […]
Just In: Kidnappers Attack El-Rufai Estate In Abuja, Shoot Resident, Exchange Fire With Policemen
A man simply identified as Nathaniel has been reportedly shot by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers after an attempt to kidnap him was foiled by operatives of the Nigerian police in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. It was gathered that the incident happened in El-Rufai Estate in the Bwari Local Government Area of the Territory around […]
‘Remi Tinubu, save my farm’ – Abuja widow cries out over alleged persecution
ABUJA – An Abuja-based widow, Ebere Mogbo, has cried out to First Lady Remi Tinubu for help after her farming dreams were allegedly crushed by the management of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN) Estate. Mogbo, who recently lost her husband, had invested heavily in a farm in the estate, hoping to win the […]
Kidnapped journalists freed, taken to Abuja
Bandits have freed the two abducted journalists and family members in Kaduna State, on Saturday, after spending seven days in captivity. It was reported that two journalists – The Nation’s Abdulgafar Alabelewe and his Blueprint newspaper’s counterpart, AbdulRaheem Aodu, and their wives as well as children were released on Saturday night by some bandits. The […]
Woman nabbed for attempting to smuggle drug to Abuja inmate
A woman identified as Precious Yusuf has been arrested by officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service while attempting to smuggle drugs to an inmate at the Kuje Medium Security Custodial Centre in Abuja. The suspect was said to have disguised as a visitor to one of the inmates but was apprehended during a search by […]
Just In: Tinubu creates Ministry of Livestock Development
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday announced the creation of the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development. The President announced while inaugurating the Renewed Hope Livestock Reform Implementation Committee, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. But President Tinubu did not mention the name of the Minister for the new ministry as it is expected that he has to […]
Police Arrest Man Who Attempted Suicide Over Insecurity, Others In Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arrested Shuaibu Alhaji Yushau for attempted suicide after climbing the Aso Radio broadcast mast in Abuja, threatening to kill himself if certain demands were not met by the federal government. Earlier on Monday morning, Yushau had claimed the very high mast with a placard, captioned “It Is Long Enough”. […]
Queues surface in Abuja as depots hike price to N710/litre
Fresh queues for Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, surfaced in Abuja, parts of Niger and Nasarawa States on Friday, following the closure of many filling stations operated by independent marketers. Dealers closed their retail outlets due to their inability to access petrol as a result of the hike in the ex-depot price of the […]