FCT Police Order Arrest, Prosecution of Motorists Without Plates
By Oluwakemi Kindness The FCT Police Command has ordered the arrest and immediate prosecution of motorists driving vehicles without valid license plates or with concealed, defaced or deliberately faded number plates. The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Sanusi, issued the directive following what the Command described as the growing use of such vehicles, […]
Late Penalty Denies Chona and Friends Victory Against Chidex
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso A 90th-minute penalty denied Chona and Friends FC victory as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Chidex FC in an FCT Football Association Division One fixture at the Area 3 Football Pitch. Chona and Friends had looked the more purposeful side for much of the game and took the lead […]
FCT Okada Ban: Police Probe Life Camp Clash
By Oluwakemi Kindness The FCT Police Command has launched an investigation into a confrontation between Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO) personnel and commercial motorcyclists in the Life Camp area of Abuja. The incident occurred at about 7 p.m. on Thursday during enforcement of the FCT ban on commercial motorcyclists operating on major roads and routes. A […]
FCT Police Arrest 10 Traffic Robbers, Rescue Three Kidnap Victims
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says it has arrested 10 suspected traffic robbers and rescued three kidnapped victims in separate operations across the territory. The FCT Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists on the command’s recent operations, following a review of crime patterns across […]
Abuja Veterans Tournament Kicks Off August 8 With New Format
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The sixth edition of the Abuja All Stars Veterans Tournament will kick off on August 8, 2026, with organisers introducing a new competition format designed to give participating teams more playing opportunities. A total of 21 clubs will compete in this year’s tournament, which has been expanded to include a Round of […]
FCT Police Arrest Logistics Supplier to Mpape Kidnappers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a suspected logistics supplier linked to the kidnappers responsible for the July 8 attack at Yellow House in Mpape, Abuja, in a major breakthrough against kidnapping in the nation’s capital. Speaking at the Command Headquarters in Abuja on Monday, Commissioner of Police Ahmed […]
NACLFON Urges Nigerians to Pray for Peace, Economy
By Chinedu Echianu The National APC Christian Leaders Forum of Nigeria (NACLFON) has called on Christians and other Nigerians to unite in prayer for the country’s peace, security and economic recovery at its planned Mega Prayer for Nigeria scheduled to hold on Saturday in Abuja. NACLFON, a support group within the All-Progressives Congress (APC) that […]
Insecurity: Kalu Pushes Local Arms Production
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has called for increased local production of arms and military equipment, saying Nigeria must reduce its dependence on foreign imports to effectively address growing security challenges. A statement on Sunday by Levinus Nwabughiogu, Chief Press Secretary to Kalu, says he also urges the […]
Wikki, NIS, Kada Kings Maintain Winning Momentum in NVBL Div 1, 2
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The 2026 National Division 1 Volleyball League continued to deliver exciting action in Abuja as top teams strengthened their positions with impressive victories on Day 5 of the competition. In the men’s category, Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) recorded a commanding straight-set victory over Katsina United, winning 25-20, 25-19, 25-19 to maintain their […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Abuja Residents Raise Concern Over Security, Others
By Oluwakemi Kindness As Muslims prepare for Eid-el-Kabir celebrations across Nigeria, many residents of Abuja are expressing concern over security, road safety, and crowd control during the festive period. With increased movement expected across the Federal Capital Territory, residents say authorities must go beyond routine assurances and strengthen security presence in vulnerable areas to prevent […]