Tag: Abuja
EFCC Arrests 59 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Abuja
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abuja Zonal Directorate have arrested 59 suspected internet fraudsters in a major operation conducted on Monday, February 24, 2025. The suspects were apprehended at Abacha Road, Mararaba axis of Nasarawa State, following credible intelligence about their alleged involvement in fraudulent internet activities. During the operation,…
N1.9bn Fraud: Ex-Accountant General Seeks Out-of-Court Settlement
A former acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Anamekwe Nwabuoku, has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to grant him time to negotiate an out-of-court settlement with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged N1.96 billion fraud. Nwabuoku is facing nine counts filed by the EFCC, initially alongside Felix Nweke, a…
Federal Government Receives First Batch of 2,000 Tractors from Belarus
The Federal Government has taken a significant step toward revolutionizing Nigeria’s agricultural sector with the arrival of the first batch of 2,000 tractors from Belarus. This development fulfills President Bola Tinubu’s directive to modernize farming activities and boost food production across the country. The heavy-duty equipment, which has been assembled in Abuja, marks a…
Ex-Acting Accountant General Nwabuoku Accused of Diverting ₦868.4 Million in Defence Funds
Key Witnesses Detail Alleged Fraud in EFCC Corruption Trial The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced the trial of Chukwunyere Anamekwe Nwabuoku, the former Acting Accountant General of the Federation, over allegations of diverting ₦868.4 million from the Federal Ministry of Defence. The trial, which began on January 31, 2025, before Justice James…
Insecurity Surge in Abuja: Armed Robbers Rampant in the Capital
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is experiencing a worrying increase in armed robberies, with recent attacks in Asokoro and Guzape highlighting the extent of the security challenge. Despite the rising threat, the Nigerian Police Force appears to be downplaying the severity, and media coverage remains limited. Residents report that armed robbers, numbering…
Former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, Detained in Kuje Prison Amidst Money Laundering Charges
Abuja, Nigeria – In a dramatic turn of events, the Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the detention of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, at Kuje prison pending the review of his bail application. This decision comes after Mamman fainted outside the courtroom earlier in the proceedings. Justice James Omotosho issued the directive…
Logistics Challenges and Flooding Behind Fuel Queues, Says NNPC
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has attributed the recent fuel queues in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and other parts of the country to logistics disruptions caused by adverse weather conditions and flooding. The NNPC explained that the disruptions were primarily due to a recent thunderstorm that impacted the ship-to-ship (STS)…
Police Foil Transformer Vandalism, Arrest 6 Suspects in FCT
In a significant victory for security forces combating vandalism and theft in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the FCT Police Command successfully apprehended six suspects for their involvement in the vandalism and theft of a transformer. The operation, which took place on April 11, 2024, at approximately 10:45 PM, saw the arrest of Kabiru Muhammed,…
President Bola Tinubu Approves FCT’s 2024 Budget Exceeding N1.1 Trillion
President Bola Tinubu has recently granted approval for the Federal Capital Territory’s (FCT) statutory budget for the fiscal year 2024, which surpasses a staggering N1.1 trillion. This significant milestone was shared during a media chat held in the FCT minister’s office in Abuja on Tuesday, where Minister Nyesom Wike unveiled the details of the budgetary…