Tag: Abuja
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…
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…