A Tinubu support group have pledged to embark on three days’ vigil on the streets of Abuja till the president-elect is sworn in on Monday. The group known as the Natives also noted that it would not tolerate a parallel government or any act that could lead to chaos ahead of Tinubu’s inauguration on Monday. … Read more
The police command for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has stated that the explosion that occurred on Friday in the area of the Gwagwa-Karmo road in the nation’s capital was caused by a malfunctioning tanker that was transporting liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). When the residents of the region heard the huge explosion, they were initially … Read more
At least 834 Nigerians stranded in conflict-ridden Sudan on Sunday arrived at the pilgrims terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. NAN reports that the airport terminal witnessed a huge turnout of parents, as well as relatives of the returnees, welcoming them with joy. Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Sani Gwarzo, while … Read more
Owners of Point of Sales (POS) devices are required by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to confine their operations to commercial zones. On Wednesday, Umar Shuaibu, the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) Coordinator, issued the instruction. According to Shuaibu, the administration would not let businesses to occupy critical sites forcibly. The official claimed that … Read more
A Magistrate Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of a Peter Obi supporter, Obiajulu Ujah, at the Kuje Correctional Centre. The citizen will be there for one month on observation to enable medical experts to determine the state of his mental health. On March 31, Ujah caused a stir at the Abuja airport. While … Read more
Hilda Baci, a well-known Nigerian chef, has refuted rumors that she charges visitors to Abuja 25, 000 Naira to watch her prepare food. In a post on her Instagram account, Hilda denied the claim. Hilda stated that she did not ask anyone to pay such a sum of money for the’meet and greet’ session she … Read more
Ahead of the May 29 inauguration of the President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Federal Government has ordered all the airlines operating at the General Aviation Terminal, GAT, of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, in Abuja to relocate their aircraft to alternate airports. The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Regional General Manager, Kabir Mohammed, gave … Read more
Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Monday, August 21, 2023, the newly appointed ministers have commenced their documentation exercise. The documentation is currently ongoing in Abuja, at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. The exercise, which commenced today, Saturday, will end Sunday, August 20, from 10 am to 4pm … Read more
The Federal Government has clamped down on 23 illegal courier operators in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. xandertech learnt that the Nigerian Postal Service, NIPOST, led by the Courier and Logistics Regulatory Department (CLRD) enforcement team, conducted the clampdown around Area 11 Garki and other areas within Abuja on Thursday. Earlier, the Postmaster General of … Read more
A cattle dealer, Isiaka Dogara has been murdered by gunmen alongside his 14-year-old daughter, Fatima. They were abducted during an attack on their residence in Chitumu, Gwagwalada area council of the Federal Capital Territory. According to a source, about 15 armed men invaded the community late Saturday night and went straight to the house of … Read more