One killed as gunmen abduct corps member, 7 others in Abuja
Metro

One killed as gunmen abduct corps member, 7 others in Abuja

…The gunmen reportedly escaped through the hill A corps member, Adenike, and seven others were on Tuesday abducted by unknown gunmen in the Extension 2 Relocation, along Arab Road, Kubwa area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The Daily Vendor learnt that Adenike is currently  undergoing the mandatory National Youth Service. She was however said to

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Julius Berger shuts operations over fear of terror attack in Abuja
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Julius Berger shuts operations over fear of terror attack in Abuja

…as Julius Berger advises its staff to avoid public premises during the weekend Nigerian construction company, Julius Berger has closed down operations in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The closure came barely 48hrs after the popular Jabi Lake Mall closed shop over fear of terror attack within Abuja. In a statement made available to the

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Three friends arraigned for buying stolen goods in Abuja
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Three friends arraigned for buying stolen goods in Abuja

…suspects caught buying the stolen items The Police in Abuja have arraigned three friends before a Grade I Area Court, Kado, Abuja, for allegedly buying stolen goods. The police charged Bello Musa, Abubakar Bihari, both of Pantaker Dawaki area of Abuja and Said Suleiman of Setraco, Gwarimpa, Abuja with criminal conspiracy and for receiving stolen

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Burning vehicle near Abuja ministry causes panic
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Burning vehicle near Abuja ministry causes panic

…The incident created panic as it was happening amid a security advisory earlier released by the United States Embassy There was palpable panic in Abuja on Friday when a white Hilux vehicle burst into flames near the Ministry of Justice. The incident sparked panic among the workers, passersby, and motorists. The vehicle burnt beyond recognition,

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Abuja hospital releases picture of abandoned patient
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Abuja hospital releases picture of abandoned patient

…man was brought to the hospital unconscious The National Hospital, Abuja, has released picture of a yet-to-be-identified patient currently receiving treatment at the facility. The medical centre is seeking to locate relatives of the man who they said was brought to the facility unconscious. It was learnt that the man was brought to the facility

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Ex Military Officers' protest rock Abuja
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Ex Military Officers’ protest rock Abuja 

Aggrieved  retired military personnel yesterday in Abuja stormed the Ministry of Defence, protesting non-payment of their Security Debarment Allowance,  SDA, among others, threatening not to leave until government addresses their plight. The ex-soldier’s under the aegis of the Retired Members of Nigerian Armed Forces(REMENAF) and the Coalition of Concerned Military Veterans, CCV, informed that yesterday’s

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5 arrested over fraudulent SIM registration in Abuja 2
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5 arrested over fraudulent SIM registration in Abuja

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has arrested no fewer than five suspected individuals for allegedly engaging in fraudulently registering and selling Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards. This fact was contained in a press statement signed by Director, Public Affairs of NCC, Ikechukwu Adinde. Adinde said that the hitch-free operation was carried out by a joint

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Court delivers judgment on IGP Adamu’s tenure extension April 16 3
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Court delivers judgment on IGP Adamu’s tenure extension April 16

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Tuesday fixed April 16 for judgment in the suit seeking the challenging the extension of the tenure of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu The judge, Ahmed Mohammed, fixed the date after parties to the case adopted their written addresses. The plaintiff’s lawyer, Ugochukwu Ezekiel, and the counsel

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Police in Lagos arrest gay rapist who lured victim from Abuja 4
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Police in Lagos arrest gay rapist who lured victim from Abuja

Police operatives attached to Makinde Police Station, Oshodi, have arrested one Jane Otubo, 28, of No 3, Eniola Street, Mafoluku, Oshodi, for alleged homosexuality. CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos Command, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, in Lagos. Adejobi said Otubo, a foodstuff trader, who hailed from Enugu State, was arrested

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