– At least 30 have been reported missing in Abuja after heavy downpours – Several residents are also left homeless – The residents lament the heavy downpours, saying they have not witness such in a long while No fewer than 30 persons have been reported missing after heavy downpours in Gwagwalada in the Federal Capital … Read more
Hassana Garuba, the wife and the son of the late former Speaker of Edo State House of Assembly, ZakaWanu Garuba, have been reported kidnapped in Kogi. It was gathered that they were travelling from Abuja to Auchi, Edo State with the remains of her late husband, Zakawanu Garuba when they ran into the kidnappers along … Read more
Former acting Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Joy Nunieh, is appearing before the House of Representatives Committee on NDDC at the ongoing investigative hearing as a witness on the alleged illegal expenditure and mismanagement by the commission. Recall that the investigation of the NDDC got rough on Thursday, 16 July 2020 as … Read more
Nigerian Music icon and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, Innocent Idibia popularly known as 2Baba has launched an initiative, Innobia cooperatives organisation to empower 1000 youths across 36 states in Nigeria. 2Baba disclosed this during the unveiling of the agro-allied business concern with headquarters in Nigeria and branches in the State of Israel and the United Kingdom. … Read more
As students and parents await dates for schools’ reopening, the Federal Government has released new guidelines ahead of the planned resumption of schools at every level in the country. These guidelines were by the Federal Ministry of Education in Abuja on Monday, outlining the actions, measures and requirements needed for the safe reopening of schools … Read more
Mr Christian Ohaa, Permanent Secretary, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Monday resumed work after testing being discharged from isolation centre and testing negative to COVID-19. It was reported that Ohaa, asymptomatic, tested positive for the virus two weeks ago. NAN reports that upon testing positive, the office of the permanent secretary was immediately shut … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Minister Muhammad Bello’s Aides have tested positive for COVID-19 pandemic. The minister disclosed this via his Tweeter handle (@MuhdMusaBello). Bello noted that those affected have been taken to isolation centers in Abuja, as part of precautionary measures to curb the spread of the virus. “As part of routine precautionary measures, … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) acting secretary of the Health and Human Services Secretariat, Mohammed Kawu has tested positive for Covid-19. Kawu who disclosed this at Asokoro District Hospital, Abuja where he is currently receiving treatment said his journey to the Isolation Center began 12 days earlier when he experienced feverish conditions which prompted … Read more
The FCT Police Command has commenced an operation to rescue residents who were kidnapped by unknown gunmen in the early hours of Thursday in Abaji. The gunmen invaded Abaji, shooting sporadically and started abducting residents to an unknown place. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Anjuguri Manzah, assured residents that the abductees will be rescued and … Read more
Following the resumption of interstate travels and domestic flight, the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has appealed to residents to be cautions of people coming from states with increased cases of the coronavirus infection. The Governor, therefore, urged residents to have any of such visitors isolate for 14 days upon arrival in the state, particularly … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent a request to the Senate for the replacement and confirmation of two non-career Ambassadors-designate. The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan read the request during plenary, which contained a letter seeking to replace the earlier nomination of Mr. Oboro Effiong Akpabio and Brigadier General Bwala Yusuf Bukar from Akwa-Ibom and Borno State, … Read more
Another batch of 238 Nigerians stranded in Turkey arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission disclosed via a statement on the official Twitter handle of NIDCOM, adding that the evacuees arrived at 2;45 pm on Sunday. NIDCOM revealed that all the evacuees tested negative to the COVID-19 disease. Read … Read more
Another eighty-six Nigerians have arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, via Air Sudan. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) disclosed this in a tweet on Friday. NIDCOM added that all the returnees tested negative and will embark on 14-day isolation, in line with the guidelines set by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control … Read more
The minister for aviation, Hadi Sirika on Wednesday, announced that domestic flight in Lagos and Abuja airports would resume on July 8, 2020. Sirika who made this announcement via his official Twitter page, said while operations would resume at the Murtala Mohammed Airport in Lagos and Nnamdi Azikwe Airport in Abuja on July 8, other airports … Read more
The Abuja state Police Department on Monday pleaded with the public to help unite three abducted children with their parents. The children comprising two girls and one boy have reportedly been stolen from their families since last year. READ ALSO: Ogun Police Command Advises Owners of lost VehiclesTo Report At Station For Claims Force spokesman … Read more
The Federal Government’s aspiration to boost domestic utilisation of gas in Nigeria will receive a boost tomorrow as President Muhammadu Buhari performs the Flag-off of the construction of the 40-inch x 614km Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano (AKK) Gas Pipeline project. The project, expected to be completed within a 24-month timeline, is a section of the Trans-Nigeria Gas Pipeline … Read more
The Niger Police Command has arrested a 45 year- old man identity as Baba Aliyu for stealing a Toyota Camry. The car with registration number RSH 379 AP was stolen at Wuse area of FCT Abuja. ASP Wasiu Abiodun, the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), made this known in a statement on Monday. Abiodun, said … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday dismissed a suit filed against the incumbent Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki. Recall that on Friday, June 5, 2020, the plaintiffs Edobor Williams, Ugbesia Abudu Godwin, and Amedu Dauda Anakhu accused the governor of forging his bachelor of arts (B.A.) certificate in classical studies from the … Read more
The 317 Nigerians that departed London today Sunday 28th June after several hours of delay, due to operational reasons. According to a tweet on Sunday by the minister of foreign affairs mr Godfrey Oyenma the combined flight to Abuja and Lagos will first land at Nnamdi Azikiwe international airport, Abuja to disembark 175 passengers. … Read more
Famous Musician, Dbanj has yet again been slammed by social media users for violating COVID-19 guidelines imposed on the country amid the pandemic. READ ALSO: Man Defiled 13-Year-Old Daughter, Blames Daughter The singer attracted trolls from fans after being spotted in a viral video entertaining guests at a house party in Abuja. The social media … Read more