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Abuja News October 5, 2024

IMF, World Bank, WHO, step up cooperation on pandemic preparedness

The Heads of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank Group (WBG), and the World Health Organization (WHO) have agreed on broad principles for cooperation on pandemic preparedness. This is according to a statement by the IMF, a copy obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Friday. The statement said […]
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Abuja News September 19, 2024

FG partners foundation to enhance youth engagement

The Federal Government has concluded plans to partner the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Foundation to bolster youth engagement and address pressing challenges faced by young people in the country. The Minister of State for Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, made this known in Abuja on Thursday when the management of the foundation, led by […]
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Abuja News September 3, 2024

New petrol price will push more Nigerians into poverty – Economist

An Economic Expert, Dr Sand Mba-Kalu says the fuel price hike by NNPC Ltd.from N617 per litre to N897 litre will push more Nigerians into poverty. The expert said the sudden increase in Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) pump price the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) was beyond a simple fuel price adjustment. He […]
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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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Abuja News March 22, 2024

Insecurity: Wike introduces TFA buses in Abuja

Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is set to soon roll out the first set of Transport For All (TFA) buses to curb the incidence of one-chance syndicates in the territory.
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Abuja News March 13, 2024

Convict shot dead after attempt to escape prison in Abuja

A 27-year-old convict, Ibrahim Yahaya, has been shot dead in Abuja by some corrections personnel, after he allegedly jumped down from the vehicle conveying him to prison in a bid to escape.
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Abuja News March 4, 2024

Police arrest 15 suspects over warehouse vandalism in Abuja

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said it has arrested 15 suspects in connection with the vandalism of a warehouse belonging to the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCTA) in Abuja.
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Abuja News February 21, 2024

Press freedom under threat: Police detain journalist covering raid on Abuja forex traders

The anti-violence crime unit of the Nigerian Police Force has arrested Kasarachi Aniagolu, a journalist with the Abuja-based Whistler Newspaper. In a statement on Wednesday, the management of the newspaper said Miss Aniagolu was arrested while covering a police raid on bureau de change operators in the Wuse Zone 4 area of Abuja. The newspaper’s […]
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Abuja News January 19, 2024

Some bandits’ informant in FCT arrested, says Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said some persons working as informants for kidnappers have been arrested. Wike revealed this during a town hall meeting with the Gwagwalada area council chairman and traditional rulers in Abuja. Also present at the town hall meeting are security operatives, and residents of the Gwagwalada area […]
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