
Tag: Abuja
Wike Dismisses Collapse Rumors as “Cheap Politics” Amid Project Inspection
Abuja, Nigeria – The Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has vehemently denied circulating social media reports claiming he collapsed at a recent event, dismissing them as politically motivated fabrications. Forceful Denial During Project Tour The former Rivers State governor addressed the rumors Thursday while inspecting four major FCT projects, including the Abuja International…
Federal Police Attempt to Re-Arrest TikToker During Lagos Court Appearance
The Nigeria Police Force, through its Force Intelligence Department (FID) in Abuja, has moved to re-arrest social media personality Olumide Ogunsanwo (popularly known as Seaking) during his court appearance at a Lagos Magistrate Court on Tuesday. The action relates to videos allegedly critical of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG),…
FCT Communities Remain in Darkness for 11 Years as Electrification Project Lies Abandoned
For over a decade, residents of four rural communities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)—Gaba, Igu, Shere, and Kawu—have been left without electricity despite a government electrification project that began in 2013. Despite the installation of electrical poles, transformers, and 33KV cables, the project was abandoned midway, leaving the communities in perpetual darkness and frustration….
Abuja Explosion Victims Decry Delayed Treatment, Poor Care at National Hospital
Victims of the recent explosion in Abuja have expressed frustration over the poor services at the National Hospital in the nation’s capital, calling for immediate action to address the dire conditions they endured. During a visit to the hospital on Thursday, SaharaReporters observed distressing scenes, with some patients sitting on the floor, their bodies covered…
Fuel Truck Explosion on Karu Bridge in Abuja Leaves Many Feared Dead
A devastating explosion caused by a fuel-laden truck on Karu Bridge in Abuja has left an unspecified number of people dead and several vehicles engulfed in flames. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, has sent shockwaves through the city, with eyewitnesses describing scenes of chaos and tragedy. According to reports gathered, the explosion resulted…
Over 600 Pupils in FCT Abuja Schools Learn in Deplorable Conditions, Sit on Bare Floors Under Leaking Roofs
Two primary schools in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, are in a state of severe neglect, with over 600 pupils forced to sit on bare floors under leaking roofs due to a lack of basic infrastructure. The dire conditions at LEA Primary School Gasaki in Karshi Ward and LEA Primary School Gosa 1 have…
Court Orders Arrest of Social Media Activist VeryDarkMan for Defamation
An Abuja Chief Magistrate Court sitting at Wuse Zone 6 has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of controversial social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). The arrest order was issued on Thursday following a criminal defamation case filed by renowned gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. Magistrate Emmanuel Iyana directed the Nigeria…
Abuja Sex Workers Lose Major Legal Battle as Court Dismisses Rights Suit
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a lawsuit filed by commercial sex workers seeking legal protection to operate without intimidation from security agencies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a landmark ruling delivered on Wednesday, Justice James Omotosho declared that prostitution is not recognized as a legal right under Nigerian law or…
Nigeria Signs Pact with Saudi Arabia to Boost $7.7 Trillion Halal Economy
The Nigerian Government has signed a cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Halal Products Development Company (HPDC) to position Nigeria as a leading player in the global halal market, valued at $7.7 trillion. The agreement, signed at the Makkah Halal Forum in Saudi Arabia, aims to facilitate investment, technical cooperation, and market access across key…