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Gunmen Kidnap Four in Abuja’s Chikakore Community

Gunmen Storm Abuja Community In the early hours of Monday, January 27, 2025, gunmen suspected to be kidnappers stormed the Chikakore area in Abuja. The armed assailants attacked the Bwari Area Council...

Falana Criticises Police Over Stampede Deaths Across Nigeria

Human Rights Lawyer Demands Accountability Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has condemned the Nigerian Police Force for its role in recent stampede deaths across Oyo, Abuja, and Anambra states. Speaking at...

Peter Obi Expresses Sorrow Over Stampede Tragedies in Nigeria

A Nation in Mourning Peter Obi expressed sorrow over recent Nigerian stampedes claiming many lives. He described the desperate food searches as both heartbreaking and distressing. Obi highlighted citizens risking lives for...

Runway Accident at Abuja Airport: What Happened?

On December 11, 2024, an Allied Air Cargo aircraft suffered a tyre burst, causing it to skid off Runway 22. Emergency crews and airport authorities responded immediately, evacuating five passengers and crew...

Yahaya Bello Faces N110bn Fraud Charges in Court

Yahaya Bello, former Kogi State Governor, appeared in the FCT High Court on Wednesday with co-defendants Shuabu Oricha and Abdulsalam Hudu. They are facing charges related to an alleged N110.4 billion fraud...

Uganda Airlines Direct Flights to Abuja Amid Stagnation

New Route Strengthens Ties Between Uganda and Nigeria Uganda Airlines has officially commenced direct flights between Entebbe International Airport and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The inaugural flight landed in Abuja...

Accounts Linked to #EndBadGovernance Protests Frozen by Court

Court’s Decisive Action Against Protest Accounts The Federal High Court in Abuja has freozen the bank accounts of 32 entities linked to the #EndBadGovernance protests. This decision is part of an extensive...

Protests in Nigeria: Massive Turnout and Escalations

Thousands Take to the Streets What began as seemingly empty streets in Nigeria has now transformed into major roads filled with thousands of protesters. Demonstrators from all walks of life have gathered...

Tale of Upcoming Protest: Looming Fuel Scarcity and Queue

Sudden Closure of Fuel Stations In the tale of the upcoming nationwide protest, fuel stations across Abuja, Niger, Nasarawa, and Kogi abruptly ceased operations last Friday. Oil marketers, concerned about the upcoming...

Yahaya Bello’s Arraignment Postponed to July 17

Adjournment Announcement A Federal High Court in Abuja has postponed the arraignment of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to July 17, 2024. The arraignment, initially set for June 27, was delayed...

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