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Communal clash in Abuja leaves one farmer dead, another critically injured

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Communal clash in Abuja leaves one farmer dead, another critically injured

A communal clash in Kowa Yarda Village, Karshi, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), has left one farmer dead and another critically injured following an alleged attack by a herder. The incident occurred at about 6:40 p.m. on Sept. 13, 2026, when troops of 177 Guards Battalion and personnel of the Nigeria Police at the Karshi…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

EFCC Traces 41 Properties Valued at ₦212bn to Ex-AGF Abubakar Malami

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EFCC Traces 41 Properties Valued at ₦212bn to Ex-AGF Abubakar Malami

(see full list of properties) The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has traced 41 high-value properties estimated at ₦212.9 billion to Abubakar Malami, former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, in one of the most extensive asset-tracing exercises involving a former top public official in recent years. The properties are spread across…

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Financial Crimes

FCT: Court Restricts Protesters To National Stadium In Abuja

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FCT: Court Restricts Protesters To National Stadium In Abuja

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has restricted participants in the August 1 hunger protest against the federal government to the MKO Abiola stadium, also known as the National Stadium. Justice Sylvanus Oriji issued the order on Wednesday in Abuja while delivering a ruling in an ex-parte application brought before him by the…

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Justice and Judiciary

Suspected Measles Outbreak Claims 10 Victims In FCT

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Suspected Measles Outbreak Claims 10 Victims In FCT

Not less than 10 children have lost their lives from a suspected measles outbreak in Damangaza community, Lokogoma District, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja. The local Head of the Damangaza community, Mr James Budebo, disclosed this during a one-day outreach programme on Friday in Abuja. The programme was organized by Primary Health Care, Damangaza and…

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Ailments and Diseases, Health & Wellness

Arewa Youths Accuses Wike Of Appointing Only Kinsmen, Allies In FCT

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Arewa Youths Accuses Wike Of Appointing Only Kinsmen, Allies In FCT

The Reformed Arewa Youth Coalition, RAYC, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, of undermining the principle of federal character in his appointments. The group, at a press conference, weekend, in Abuja, alleged that Wike was running the FCT like a lord of the manor where everyone deferred to his whims…

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Activists and Activism, Civil Society Organizations

N290 Million Ransom Delay: Bandits Kill One Of Seven Captives

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N290 Million Ransom Delay: Bandits Kill One Of Seven Captives

One of the victims abducted from the Kuduru community in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has been killed by bandits. The bandits who abducted the seven persons, on December 28, 2023, including a pregnant woman, also threatened to kill the remaining captives if the N290 million ransom is not raised. A…

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Crime Watch

Miyetti Allah Talks Tough As Wike Outlaws Open Grazing In FCT

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Miyetti Allah Talks Tough As Wike Outlaws Open Grazing In FCT

The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike recently announced an end to open-grazing of cattle as part of his avowed commitment to restore the status of Abuja as the Federal Capital Territory. Until now, residents and visitors to the FCT contend with the bad odour and the ugly sight of dung from animals, dropped at every corner…

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Food and Agriculture