By Sabiu Abdullahi Gunmen on Monday night invaded the Bmuko Community in the Dutse Baupma axis of the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, kidnapping four residents. According to a resident, Mr. Isah, the gunmen arrived at the community at about 11:50 pm on Monday, attacking the house of one Engr. Patrick, whose
By Sabiu Abdullahi Severe petrol scarcity hits Abuja and neighbouring states, leaving many filling stations closed and motorists stranded in long queues. The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has attributed the shortage to a supply issue, which is being investigated. According to IPMAN National Secretary, Chief John Kekeocha, “There is a supply shortage
By Isah Aliyu Chiroma The Federal Capital Territory Police Command said it has combed suspected kidnappers’ hideouts and routes in the hills and bushes surrounding Apo-resettlement in Abuja. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. The statement read, “The operatives of the FCT Police Command, led by
By Sabiu Abdullahi At least one individual has been injured following an explosion that shook Dawaki in the Bwari Local Government Area of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory. The incident, which occurred around 8:30 am on Friday, has raised concerns among residents and authorities alike. According to reports gathered, the explosion originated in a one-bedroom apartment
By Sabiu Abdullahi In a display of frustration over rising economic hardship in Nigeria, residents of Abuja looted a warehouse belonging to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The incident occurred on Sunday, highlighting the dire straits many Nigerians face. The looted warehouse, situated in the Phase 3 Region of the FCT area of Abuja.,
By Kasim Isa Muhammad The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and various affiliated unions initiated a protest in Abuja to highlight concerns regarding the soaring cost of living, inflation rates, insecurity, and overall hardships experienced by citizens. The demonstration commenced at 9:36 am from the Labour House Headquarters in Abuja, with participation from organizations such
By Isah Aliyu Chiroma The private residence of the Minister of State in the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, was engulfed by fire on Sunday afternoon. The property, located on No. 9, Justice Roseline Ukeji Close, in the upscale Asokoro area of Abuja, was reportedly razed completely by the inferno. Despite efforts
By Sabiu Abdullahi Abuja is currently experiencing a fuel shortage as a result of a strike initiated by petroleum tanker drivers, leading to the closure of several fuel stations across the Federal Capital Territory. The scarcity has caused long queues of vehicles at the limited number of outlets that are still selling Premium Motor
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has taken action against Sahad Stores, a prominent supermarket in Abuja, for alleged deceptive pricing practices.
It was learned that these developments occur against the backdrop of Nigeria’s persistently high inflation rates, as indicated by the National Bureau of Statistics, reporting a staggering 29.90 percent inflation rate in its Consumer Price Index for January.