The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation following the death of a young woman, Aladi Offikwu Johnson—popularly known as Tessy—whose lifeless body was found with her hands tied behind her in a hotel room in Gwarinpa, Abuja. The chilling incident has triggered a wave of public concern and outrage, especially…
In a bold move to sanitize market practices and safeguard consumer welfare, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has intensified efforts to root out widespread market malpractice in Abuja, warning traders against price-fixing, deceptive rebagging, and the sale of counterfeit products. Speaking at a stakeholders’ forum held in Abuja on Tuesday, FCCPC Executive…
As the indefinite strike by primary school teachers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) stretches into its 86th day, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), FCT Chapter, has issued a stern seven-day ultimatum to the FCT Administration, demanding an immediate resolution of the crisis. The strike, which has paralysed academic activities in over 400 public primary…
A new study has found that drinking black coffee may significantly lower the risk of death — but those benefits may disappear if you load your cup with cream and sugar. According to a study published in The Journal of Nutrition by researchers at Tufts University’s Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition…
Despite a wave of deadly violence sweeping through communities in Benue State, Governor Hyacinth Alia has declared Wednesday, June 18, a public holiday to receive President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is scheduled to visit the state for a one-day commiseration tour. An official memo signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Serumun Deborah…
Nigeria will host the first-ever West Africa Economic Summit in 2025, as part of efforts to strengthen regional integration and economic development. President Bola Tinubu has extended formal invitations to leaders across the sub-region, including Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé. The invitation was delivered in person by Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Special…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano and Juliet Jacob Nigeria’s headline inflation rate declined to 22.97% in May 2025, the lowest recorded in five months, according to the latest report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) The Statistician General of the Federation, Prince Adeyemi Adeniran, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja, describing the 0.74 percent decline…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has rescheduled his planned visit to Kaduna State and will instead travel to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in a decisive move aimed at addressing the persistent violence plaguing communities in the state. In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga,…
Abuja, Nigeria’s capital and the seat of federal power, was designed to embody national ambition, modern governance, and equitable development. But within its public health system, a silent humanitarian disaster festers—where lives are lost daily to dysfunction, neglect, and government failure. Despite repeated budget increases, Abuja’s hospitals and primary health centres remain a shadow of…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has extended the enforcement deadline for tinted glass permits to August 12, 2025, citing public feedback and an ongoing review of its digital application system. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced the extension in a statement on Saturday, noting that the decision was approved by the Inspector General…
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