Abuja News and Events

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Abuja News August 2, 2024

Abuja residents count losses as #EndBadGovernance protest enters Day 2

As the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest enters its second day, Abuja business owners and traders are the worst for it, as they continue to count their losses. This comes as findings have revealed that Nigeria has witnessed no fewer than 15 national protests in 64 years. The Guardian observed that palpable fear has enveloped the nation’s […]
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Abuja News June 29, 2024

FEMD rescues two from collapsed building in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department (FEMD) says it has rescued two persons from a collapsed building in Abuja. Mr Florence Wenegieme, the acting Director-General of the department, who disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Saturday, said that the incidents happened at about 6:45 p.m. on Friday. Wenegieme explained that the building collapsed at Close 10, Drive 5, Second Gate of Prince and Princess Estate, Gudu District, Abuja. She said that FEMD activated the National Emergency Management Agency and the FCT Fire Service after it received a distress call about the building collapse. The acting D-G, who
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Abuja News June 14, 2024

Police, military foil robbery incident at Abuja bank, arrest three

Three persons have been declared dead after a combination of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) and the military foiled an attempted robbery at a First Bank branch in the Abaji area of Abuja on Thursday. The spokesperson of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, who revealed this in a statement on […]
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Abuja News May 11, 2024

FIRS staff shot dead in Abuja

A middle-aged man identified as Khalid Bichi, was reportedly shot dead by unknown gunmen in Maitama, Abuja, on Friday night. Bichi, believed to be a staff member of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), was said to have been surrendered by his assailants shortly before 9 pm after going to get food. He was shot […]
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Abuja News April 24, 2024

Lawmakers to investigate allegations of discrimination at Chinese supermarket in Abuja

The House of Representatives has expressed serious concern regarding recent allegations of discrimination against Nigerians at a supermarket in Abuja operated by Chinese nationals, indicating that it will investigate the matter and ensure appropriate action is taken. The allegations have raised questions about the treatment of Nigerians in Chinese-operated establishments, leading to the involvement of […]
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Football is about scoring goals - Chelle
by David Meshioye on January 13, 2025 at 7:07 pm
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officially unveiled Éric Sékou Chelle as the new head coach of the Super Eagles at a ceremony The post Football is about scoring goals - Chelle appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
FCTA bans scavenging, suspends pantaker operations in Abuja
by Jimisayo Opanuga on January 13, 2025 at 5:36 pm
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has banned scavengers from operating in the territory. The Commissioner of Police in FCT, Olatunji Disu, announced the ban while briefing newsmen after the FCT Security Committee Meeting in Abuja on Monday. Disu said that the scavengers were allowed to operate only on dumpsites located in the outskirts of The post FCTA bans scavenging, suspends pantaker operations in Abuja appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News.
Sacked PDP national secretary Sam Anyanwu returns to office
by Segun Adewole on January 13, 2025 at 3:40 pm
Senator Sam Anyanwu has resumed his role as the National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by returning to his office at the party's national secretariat in Abuja. Addressing reporters after his personal staff received him around 10:56am, Anyanwu dismissed a statement credited to the PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba. The PDP spokesperson The post Sacked PDP national secretary Sam Anyanwu returns to office appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and […]
Go after criminals wherever they enter, CDS orders soldiers
by Olayide Soaga on January 13, 2025 at 1:39 pm
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has charged troops to intensify their efforts in combating criminals, urging them to pursue and neutralize threats wherever they may hide. Musa gave this charge during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration and award evening for soldiers, ratings, and airmen at the Mogadishu Barracks, Asokoro, Abuja on The post Go after criminals wherever they enter, CDS orders soldiers appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World […]