FEC approves over N56B projects for FCT
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved two projects for the Federal Capital Territory at the sum of N56.2 billion naira, Chief Press Secretary, Anthony […]
Abuja
Court grants bail to three remaining suspected invaders of Justice Odili’s home
All 15 defendants had earlier pleaded not guilty to 18 charges, including forgery, criminal trespass, intimidation, extortion, among others, linked to their alleged invasion of Mrs Odili’s home in Abuja on October 29.
Man Allegedly Rapes Salesgirl For Over Four Hours In Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested a man, Patrick Odey, for allegedly raping a 21-year-old salesgirl. The victim, it was gathered, recently started […]
Twitter ban: Court dismisses suit against Nigerian government, awards N100, 000 fine against SERAP
Delivering the judgment, Justice Egwuatu held that the fundamental rights of the plaintiff had not been breached because the freedom of expression provided for under Section 39 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) is not absolute.
Paris Club debt: Court refuses to vacate order stopping federal government from deducting states’ monies
The senior lawyer argued that it was an order of interim injunction restraining the Federal Government, acting through its agencies also joined in the suit, from deducting the plaintiffs’ monies pending the determination of the motion on notice.
Kano govt rejects court judgment, insists deposed Emir Sanusi remains banished
“We reject the ruling of the Federal High Court and as far as the government of Kano State is concerned, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II remains banished,” he added.
Kubwa explosion: Petroleum agency set to clamp down on illegal kerosene operators – official
“It was also discovered that the DPK surface tank owner was operating illegally, as there is no record from the NMDPRA.
National Assembly clerk expresses sadness over missing journalist
The Clerk to the National Assembly (CNA), Ojo Amos, has expressed sadness over the disappearance of Tordue Salem, a Vanguard Correspondent covering the House of […]
Court fixes date to deliver judgment in deposed Kano emir’s suit
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, fixed November 30 for judgment in a suit filed by deposed Emir of Kano, Lamido Sanusi, against the […]
Outrage as man hits wife dead in Abuja
A man identified as Makanjuola Ayedun has reportedly hit his wife, Mrs Nike Ayedun, to death with his car. The Abuja based couple were said […]
NDLEA nabs online drug catel
The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have nabbed three women and two men were, an alleged five-member online drug trafficking cartel […]
Breaking: Many trapped as protest erupts in Abuja
Commercial motorcycle operators took to the streets in Abuja on Sunday in protest, creating tension in Karu, a satellite town. The protest, which reason was […]
EFCC harvests ‘Yahoo Boys’ in Abuja, Lagos, Ogun (PICTURES)
Luck ran out on a syndicate of 13 cybercrime suspects on Thursday, March 11, when operatives of the Abuja Zonal Office of the EFCC raided […]
Abuja, Ibadan, Zaria, others shut down as fuel scarcity bites harder
Scarcity of the Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) petrol on Monday persisted in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Aside Abuja, cities including Ibadan, Zaria and […]
Anxiety as Kidnappers abduct father of Abuja council boss
The Police in Abuja, on Tuesday confirmed the kidnap of Mr John Makama, father of Bwari Area Council Chairman, Mr John Gabaya. CSP Biodun Makanjuola, […]