The Nigerian Super Eagles, fresh off their commendable silver medal performance at the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), were greeted with a warm welcome in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Following their gallant display in the final against host nation Cote D’Ivoire, where they narrowly lost 2-1, the team arrived in Abuja to a reception…
In a dramatic operation conducted by the Department of Police Intelligence-Intervention Response Team (DPI-IRT), a deadly confrontation with a notorious bandit group unfolded in the outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on the morning of February 5th, 2024. Led by the infamous Isa Dei-Dei, the group had been a significant threat to the region,…
The Kaduna State Police Command refutes recent media claims surrounding the alleged abduction of commuters along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway on Jan. 6. In a statement released by ASP Mansir Hassan, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, the reports were labeled as misleading, aiming to clarify the reality behind the incident that unfolded during the late hours…
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), delivered a compelling call to action to African leaders during the Second Veritas University Digital Innovations Exhibition and 12th Convocation Lecture in Abuja. Highlighting the urgent need to create quality jobs for the continent’s burgeoning youth population, Adesina emphasized that tackling youth unemployment was pivotal…
In a significant development for Nigeria’s infrastructure, the proposed Abuja-Lagos Superhighway project is slated to commence preliminary works in 2024, as revealed in the National Assembly’s review of the 2024 budget. The allocated N500 million for this ambitious project underlines the government’s commitment to advancing key transportation initiatives. Moreover, the Lagos-Port Harcourt coastal highway, marked…
In a significant development for the Nigerian economy, President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, signed the N2.17 trillion 2023 Supplementary Budget, which was recently passed by the National Assembly. This milestone took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, in the presence of high-ranking government officials, signaling the government’s commitment to economic stability and growth. A…
the Canadian High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria, became the site of a devastating fire that resulted in the loss of two lives and left two others with severe burns. The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has officially confirmed that a diesel tank explosion was the root cause of this destructive fire. The incident…
As of the latest update from Abuja, a total of 20 individuals have been successfully rescued from the wreckage.
Amid escalating internal tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), governors affiliated with the party are scheduled to gather in Jos, Plateau State, on Saturday to deliberate on pressing internal issues and the nation’s current political landscape. This high-stakes meeting aims to lay the groundwork for the 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, planned for…
As the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) prepares for its 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting scheduled for November 28, there are signs that Umar Damagum will remain as the party’s acting National Chairman well into next year. Sources reveal that Damagum has aligned himself with key factions within the PDP, which may solidify his leadership…
