Tag: #AbujaNews
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EXAM LOCKDOWN: FCT POLICE BOSS CHECKS SECURITY AT JAMB CENTRES
No room for chaos as exams kick off in Abuja, police are already on the ground, watching every move. The Nigeria Police Force in the FCT has stepped up security at JAMB exam centres, with Commissioner Ahmed Sanusi personally inspecting deployments across Abuja. According to police spokesperson Josephine Adeh, the move is part of proactive…
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WHEN EVERY SECOND COUNTS: NIGERIA’S EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM STILL STUCK ON “NO NETWORK”
Dial 112 in an emergency and hope the network cooperates—that’s the harsh reality experts say is slowing down Nigeria’s emergency response system when lives are literally on the line. Nigeria’s emergency response system is battling a problem that no siren can fix: poor telecoms connectivity. At a workshop in Abuja, the National Coordinator of NEMSAS,…
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FCTA TAKES HEALTHCARE DIGITAL: TELEHEALTH, SOLAR CLINICS, AND A PUSH TO BRING DOCTORS CLOSER TO YOUR DOORSTEP
No more long trips just to see a doctor—Abuja is going digital, solar-powered, and science-backed in a fresh push to make healthcare show up where the people actually are. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it is doubling down on residents’ well-being with smarter, faster, and more accessible healthcare delivery across Abuja. Speaking at…
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SENIOR LAWYER URGES IGP TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED TORTURE OF 85-YEAR-OLD
A senior lawyer has called on the police chief to probe the alleged unlawful arrest and brutal treatment of an elderly man in Abuja. Abuja-based Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mr. Godwin Ogboji, has petitioned IGP Tunji Disu to launch a full investigation into the alleged illegal arrest, detention, and torture of 85-year-old Abubakar Aliyu.…
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EFCC ARRESTS ABUJA AGENT OVER ALLEGED N288M PROPERTY SCAM
A dream Asokoro property deal turns into a massive fraud case as EFCC moves in. The EFCC has arrested an Abuja-based property agent, Hajia Adama Ahmed Adamu, over an alleged N288 million real estate scam linked to a house in Asokoro. According to the anti-graft agency, the suspect reportedly collected the money from a buyer,…
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FOREST SECURITY SERVICE LAUNCHES COUNTER-TERROR UNIT
Nigeria’s forests are getting a new security boost as a specialised unit steps in to tackle banditry and kidnapping head-on. The Nigerian Forest Security Service (NFSS) has unveiled a new Counter-Terrorism Unit aimed at strengthening security in rural and forested communities. At the inauguration in Abuja, NFSS leadership said the unit will focus on intelligence…
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SOUTH AFRICAN ARMY CHIEF PRAISES NIGERIA’S CYBER WARFARE CAPACITY
The Chief of the South African Army, Lt.-Gen. Lawrence Mbatha, has commended the Nigerian Army for its professionalism and growing strength in cyber warfare, describing the capability as vital in today’s security landscape. Mbatha gave the praise during a visit to the Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare Command in Abuja, noting that Nigeria and South Africa…
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FCTA APPROVES N7.3B WASTE MANAGEMENT CONTRACTS IN ABUJA
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has greenlit N7.3 billion for waste collection and management in Durumi, Wuye, Mabushi, and Jabi, officials announced on Monday. Chief Felix Obuah, Abuja Metropolitan Management Council Coordinator, said the funding also covers two years of diesel supply for the Wupa Basic Waste Treatment Plant. The committee additionally approved contracts…
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CAC AT 35: FROM PAPER FILES TO 24/7 DIGITAL SERVICES
As it clocks 35, the Corporate Affairs Commission celebrates big tech wins, MSME support, and a cleaner companies register. The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has marked its 35th anniversary with a strong message: Nigeria’s business registry has gone fully digital—and MSMEs are winning. Speaking during a Celebration Walk in Abuja, CAC Registrar-General Hussaini Magaji said…
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STRIKE ENDS IN ABUJA AS LABOUR, WlKE REACH PEACE DEAL
After marathon talks, FCT workers return to work as unions, minister bury the hatchet Organised labour and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike have resolved their standoff, clearing the way for immediate resumption of duty by affected workers in Abuja. The truce followed an all-night conciliation meeting convened by the Senate Committee on the FCT, with talks…
