Court Grants former CBN governor Godwin Emefiele Permission to Travel Out of Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank, Godwin Emefiele’s request to travel out of the Abuja. Justice Hamza Muazu who handed the ruling however said Emefiele must however remain in the country. The Counsel to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC), Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, did […]
FAAN to relocate its Headquarters from Abuja to Lagos
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it is relocating its headquarters from Abuja to Lagos its original base in the interest of the Authority and the nation. Its Director Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs Obiageli Orah, in a statement on Thursday listed reasons for reverting to include lack of office spaces for […]
President Tinubu Orders Security Agencies to End Banditry, Kidnapping as Police IG launches FCT Special Squad
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has launched a special team tagged the ‘Special Intervention Squad’ to reduce the spate of kidnappings in the FCT. At the launch of the special squad in Abuja, the police boss said the team comprised specially trained mobile police officers who will engage in massive community policing, […]
FCT minister Nyesom Wike summons emergency meeting over insecurity
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike yesterday summoned an emergency meeting over the worrying state of insecurity in the nation’s capital. Some of those who were in attendance included heads of security agencies in the FCT, top officials of the FCTA, council chairmen, and traditional rulers. During the meeting of security […]
President Bola Tinubu, others lay wreaths in Abuja to Honour fallen heroes
President Bola Tinubu, alongside Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, among others, laid wreaths at the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day yesterday, in honour of the Nigerian military personnel who died in the line of duty. For the first time since assuming office, the President presided over […]
Police IG beef up security on Abuja-Kaduna road, says rescue efforts ongoing to free Nabeeha’s sisters
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun says the police have commenced a comprehensive plan to rescue Six young girls abducted in the Bwari Area Council of Abuja. Egbetokun said the Force Headquarters is diligently coordinating efforts to address the sad incident and prevent any further occurrence, having ordered the deployment of police officers with guarded […]
Defence Headquarters urges Nigerians to be security conscious
The Defence Headquarters has urged Nigerians to be security conscious, report criminal activities in their environments, and prevent terrorists from having free rein in the New Year. Addressing journalists in Abuja yesterday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, who promised that the military would take action when citizens help with tip-offs, joined in […]
FG promises to deliver the uncompleted section of Abuja-Kaduna expressway
The Federal Government has once again, promised to deliver the uncompleted section of the Abuja-Kaduna before the end of the year. Speaking in a meeting with all directors of the ministry yesterday in Abuja, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, assured that the ministry is ready to conquer all contractual obstacles and ensure delivery of […]