A 22-year-old woman, Walida Abdullahi from Hadejia Local Government Area of Jigawa State, has narrated a harrowing account of how she was allegedly abducted, abused and exploited, before finally escaping into freedom. In an exclusive interview with Daily Trust, Walida, who said she left home in 2023 while still a Senior Secondary School 2 student…
Abuja residents on Saturday disregarded the movement restriction imposed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, as well as directives from the police, continuing with their normal activities. According to reports, commercial vehicle, tricycle, and motorcycle operators were busy ferrying residents across different areas of the FCT. At Airport Road, Jikwoyi,…
A young woman identified as Precious Chinyere has allegedly absconded with boyfriend’s car and other personal belongings after they checked into a hotel in the Asokoro area of Abuja. The incident occurred on Thursday, when the man and the woman reportedly visited the hotel for a short-time stay. According to the victim, events took a…
Come February 20, 2026, God’s City International Church will play host to the highly anticipated “Abuja Special Power Touch Night.” Themed “All-Round Settlement,” the programme promises to be a power-packed event featuring renowned gospel singers, including Steve Crown, Leke Gospel, Prospa Ochinama, and Courage, CCIC Mass Choir, Victoria Adebosin, RCCG Africa Praise, Jolly Children, and…
The Deputy Assistant Secretary of the United States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), Washington, Ms Maggie Nardi weekend held a crucial meeting with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) on internal security development. The meeting was held during a courtesy visit by the US delegation to the Force headquarters, Abuja. The…
Okpebholo and Aviation Minister, Keyamo Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo has expressed the desire to advancing aviation ecosystem through Edo Air Initiative. The governor, who made this known oon Thursday when he paid a courtesy visit to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, SAN, in Abuja, said the initiative…
Barr Chigbo Mediatrix The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Nigeria, Abuja Branch, have raised the alarm over what it described as the disturbing resurgence of “one chance” criminal operations in the Federal Capital Territory, following the killings of a nurse, Chinemerem Chuwumeziem, and a lawyer, Chigbo Mediatrix. PUNCH…
By Ehichioya Steve Odion Germany Nigerian deportees of Edo origin, who recently attended the National Migration Dialogue in Abuja, have expressed their dissapointment over the way and manner they were treated at the event. The event which was organised by the Civil Society for Migration and Development (CSF): Strategies for State-Level Engagement for the Implementation…
Dr Ifeoma Douglas, MD of Ssonic Gas Company Foundation Fourth from left, Dr Bernard Doro, Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr Ifeoma Douglas, MD of Ssonic Gas Company Foundation, Senator Ifeanyi Araraume, PhD, Chairman of Exclusive Stires and MD of NNPCL Foundation, Mrs Emmanuella Arokwe at the launch of Ssonic Gas Company Foundation…
It was victory at last for Rev. Chidiebere Amakaeze last Friday as he finally took possession of Plot 81, Ademola Adetokumbo Crescent, Wuse 11, Abuja, the property housing the popular Cubana Lounge on Friday. Rev. Amakaeze has been in legally battle with the businessman and social media celebrity, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi…
