Tag: #Abuja
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EX-AGF MALAMI, SON FACE TERRORISM FINANCING, GUN CHARGES
A dramatic courtroom moment in Abuja as a former justice minister and his son plead not guilty to serious security-related allegations. Former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami and his son, Abdulaziz, have been arraigned before the Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged terrorism financing and illegal possession of firearms. Prosecutors told the court…
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COURT ENDS LP LEADERSHIP SAGA, NAMES NENADI USMAN BOSS
The gavel has finally dropped in Labour Party’s long-running leadership crisis. A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately recognise former Finance Minister, Sen. Nenadi Usman, as the legitimate leader of the Labour Party (LP). Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Peter Lifu relied on an earlier Supreme…
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FCT DOCTORS CELEBRATE WIKE OVER 13-MONTH HAZARD PAY, WAGE AWARD
After months of waiting, relief has finally come for resident doctors in Abuja. The Association of Resident Doctors, Federal Capital Territory (ARD-FCTA), has praised FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for settling 13 months of outstanding hazard allowance and approving a one-month wage award for doctors. According to a statement released by the minister’s media aide, Lere…
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SWAN LAUNCHES N2 BILLION FUND FOR NEW HEADQUARTERS TO MARK 60 YEARS OF SPORTS JOURNALISM EXCELLENCE
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has kicked off a N2 billion appeal fund to build its own headquarters in Abuja, celebrating six decades of shaping Nigeria’s sports narratives. National President Isaiah Benjamin, speaking at the diamond jubilee, said SWAN has matured and now deserves a befitting home to match its legacy. “For 60…
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FCT MINISTER NYESOM WIKE LEADS DISCUSSION AT 2025 ASIA PACIFIC CITIES SUMMIT IN DUBAI
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, arrived in Dubai to participate in the prestigious 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum (2025APCS). Welcomed by Nigeria’s Consul General in Dubai, Ambassador Zayyanu Ibrahim, and officials from the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Wike represents Abuja on this global platform. Scheduled to lead…
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NAFDAC SEALS TWO CHINESE SUPERMARKETS, EIGHT COSMETICS SHOPS IN ABUJA FOR SELLING UNREGISTERED PRODUCTS
Crackdown on unapproved, harmful products worth N170 million protects consumers and public health. NAFDAC shut down two Chinese-owned supermarkets in Abuja’s Jabi district and eight cosmetics shops at Wuse market following complaints and intelligence reports. The seized goods included unapproved food items labeled only in Chinese, aphrodisiac pills, body enhancement creams, and toxic cosmetics. Officials…
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CLTC AND UNFPA GEAR UP TRAINERS TO FIGHT GBV AND BOOST REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
When it comes to tackling Gender-based Violence and Sexual Health challenges, knowledge is power—and these officers are powering up!Leaders and key officers from the Citizenship and Leadership Training Centre gathered on Tuesday in Abuja for a hands-on capacity building workshop on Gender-based Violence (GBV) and Sexual and Reproductive Health. Organized in partnership with UNFPA, the…
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US, NIGERIAN AIR FORCES LINK UP FOR SHARPER COUNTER-TERROR HITS
When precision meets partnership: Nigerian and US military minds joined forces in Abuja to boost counter-terrorism tactics with a focus on teamwork and civilian safety.Nigerian Air Force Chief Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar teamed up with retired US Maj.-Gen. Miguel Castellanos and the US Institute of Security Governance delegation for a strategic powwow at NAF HQ.…
