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NLC Members Gather in Abuja for Nationwide Protest Over Insecurity
Members of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) assembled at the NLC Secretariat in Abuja ahead of a nationwide protest against rising insecurity across the country. Among those present were the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, alongside civil society allies, including Omoyele Sowore and members of the Revolution Now Movement. Security personnel, comprising the police, Nigeria Security […]
INEC Commences Online Accreditations Of Journalists, Media Organisation For Abuja Polls
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun the online accreditation of journalists and media organisations ahead of the Federal Capital Territory Area Council Election. In a statement shared on the commission’s official X handle, the accreditation is aimed at vetting journalists and media organisations for the FCT polls scheduled to hold on Saturday, February 21, […]
Police Fire Teargas as FCT Contractors Protest Unpaid N5.2bn Debt
Police officers fired teargas to disperse members of the Coalition of Indigenous FCT Contractors who staged a protest at the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) secretariat in Abuja over an alleged unpaid N5.2 billion debt. The contractors blocked the main entrance to the secretariat with a truck, chanting the name of the FCT Minister, Nyesom […]
Police Arrest Sowore at Federal High Court in Abuja
Sowore, who has been vocal in calling for Kanu’s release, was taken away by security operatives who said they were acting on the orders of the Commissioner of Police. When he asked for a formal invitation letter, officers insisted he must follow them, and he agreed to go only in the company of his lawyer. […]
Air Force Holds 10km Walk in Abuja, Orders Two-Hour Road Closure
The Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, made this known in a statement in Abuja. He said that the exercise underscored the importance of physical fitness to military efficiency and overall mission readiness. The exercise, he stated, would commence by 6:00 am and end by 8:00 am and will take place […]
Sowore Set To lead #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest In Abuja
The activist made this known on his official X handle Sowore made this known on his X handle, noting that the protest would be a “historic” march to the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja, while assuring that it would be conducted peacefully and legally to demand the release of the IPOB leader. The activist wrote, […]
Tinubu Returns To Abuja After 10-Day Lagos Working Visit
In a statement released by the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President arrived in Lagos after attending the coronation of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, in Ibadan. “While in Lagos, the President met with key investors, including Bayo Ogunlesi, Chief Executive Officer of Global Infrastructure Partners, and Keem Belo-Osagie, […]
FCT Minister Commissions 12 New Road Projects In Abuja
The Senior Special Assistant to the Minister on Public Communication and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement made avilable to newsmen, noting the Minister will also commission two new roads in Dakibiyu and Mabushi Districts. According to the statement, the flag-off and commissioning of projects had been scheduled to take place over […]
Retired Soldiers Resume Protest Over Unpaid Entitlement
The ex-soldiers called off their initial protest on August 4, after a meeting with officials of the Ministries of Defence and Finance, who assured them that their outstanding entitlements would be paid by August 10. The ex-soldiers converged on the Ministry of Finance headquarters in the nation’s capital, accused the authorities of neglect and failure […]
Abuja-Kaduna Train Derails, Sparks Panic Among Passengers
A passenger train on the Abuja- Kaduna route has derailed, throwing commuters into panic. The incident occurred shortly after the train departed from Abuja en route to Kaduna. Witnesses said the derailment caused chaos, with many passengers scrambling to escape through the broken windows. Read Also: Dangote Group pledges medical care for Phyna’s sister after […]