Tag: Abuja

Tinubu Receives German President Steinmeier In Abuja

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Tinubu Receives German President Steinmeier In Abuja

President Bola Tinubu received German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja on Wednesday morning. Steinmeier, who arrived in Abuja on Tuesday evening, met with the President at the Villa’s Forecourt at approximately 11:06 am (local time) on Wednesday. He was accompanied by a delegation of business leaders, including CEOs and senior board members from some of Germany’s leading companies in the IT, high-tech, and energy sectors. Upon his arrival, the German President was honoured with the playing of both the German and Nigerian anthems, followed by…

Identity Of Corrupt Police Officers Who Stole Over ₦43 Million From Cargo Worker In Abuja Revealed

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The Nigerian Police Force has provided details regarding a case in which a group of police officers illicitly acquired ₦43,160,000 from a cargo worker at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja last year. In a statement released on Wednesday by the NPF Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Ogunjobi, it was revealed that the incident, which took place in August 2023, implicated Inspector Ekende Edwin, Inspector Esther Okafor, and Sergeant Talabi Kayode, all of whom are assigned to the Zone 7 Headquarters. The officers, under the direction of Inspector Esther…

[BREAKING] False Assets Declaration: Appeal Court Discharges, Acquits Ex-CJN Onnoghen

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[BREAKING] False Assets Declaration: Appeal Court Discharges, Acquits Ex-CJN Onnoghen

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has acquitted former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen, of the conviction related to false asset declaration imposed by the Code of Conduct Tribunal. On January 25, 2019, just 29 days before the presidential election, former President Muhammadu Buhari suspended Onnoghen from his position as Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) and appointed Justice Tanko Muhammad, the next most senior judge of the Supreme Court, to lead the judiciary. This suspension occurred shortly after Onnoghen announced his intention to inaugurate judges for…

BREAKING: NNPC Hikes Fuel Price In Abuja, Lagos

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Petrol stations operated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) have raised the fuel pump price. On Wednesday, reports revealed that the fuel price, which was previously N897 in Abuja, the nation’s capital city, has now increased to N1,030. Journalists who visited the NNPC station in Maitama noted that motorists were lined up to purchase fuel, despite expressing dissatisfaction. At another NNPC location in Gudu and Abuja, drivers were seen waiting for attendants to begin sales. When inquired about the station’s fuel availability, an attendant told Daily Trust that…

FCT Minister, Wike Vows To Review, Upgrade Abuja Master Plan

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FCT Minister, Wike Vows To Review, Upgrade Abuja Master Plan

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reiterated the dedication of the FCT Administration to the assessment and enhancement of the Abuja Master Plan. Wike expressed this during a meeting with a delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in Abuja on Tuesday. The FCT Minister noted that the initiative, which focuses on the Review and Upgrading of the Integrated Urban Development Master Plan for Abuja, will be carried out in collaboration with JICA. “For us, be assured that it is a project that we…

FCCP Officials Seals Off Popular Abuja Store Over Deceptive Goods Pricing

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FCCP Officials Seals Off Popular Abuja Store Over Deceptive Goods Pricing There was a mild drama on Friday at the popular supermarket, Sahad Store, located in the Garki area of Abuja, after officials of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) sealed the store. The reason behind the sealing was the lack of transparency in the store’s pricing practices, reports revealed. This action comes just a day after President Bola Tinubu announced his plans to address the factors contributing to the food crisis in the country. In a collaborative…