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FCTA Closes Access Bank, Total Petrol Station In Abuja Over Unpaid Ground Rent
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has sealed off an Access Bank branch and a Total petrol station in Wuse, Abuja, over the non-payment of ground rent. The action is part of a wider enforcement campaign targeting property owners who have defaulted on their statutory obligations. The closures follow a major crackdown by the FCTA, which recently revoked 4,794 land titles...
Gunmen Invade Abuja Estate, Kidnap Multiple Residents
A group of heavily armed kidnappers invaded Grow Homes Estate in the Chikakore area of Kubwa, Abuja’s largest suburb, holding residents hostage for over an hour in the early hours of Monday morning. According to frightened residents, the attack took place between midnight and 1:30 a.m. One eyewitness reported seeing a man and a woman being abducted by the kidnappers. By...
Security Forces Destroy Bomb Factory, Recover IEDs In Anambra
A joint security task force comprising the police, military, and Anambra State Vigilante operatives has uncovered and destroyed a bomb-making facility allegedly run by non-state actors in Isekke, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. During the raid, the team recovered and safely demobilized several locally made improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Authorities described the operation as a major breakthrough in...
Group Blasts FG Over Insecurity Neglect In Northern Nigeria
The American Veterans of Igbo Descent (AVID) has condemned the Federal Government of Nigeria for what it describes as a lack of decisive action against escalating insecurity in the northern part of the country. The group expressed concern over the unchecked activities of herdsmen militias, bandits, and terrorist groups in the region. In a statement signed by its leader, Chief...
Trump Calls Putin “Crazy” While Russia Launches Massive Drone Attack On Ukraine
On Sunday, US President Donald Trump referred to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as "crazy" after Moscow launched a lethal volley of drones against Ukraine, despite the fact that the warring nations had just finished exchanging many prisoners. At least 13 people were killed when Russia launched a record number of drones against Ukraine overnight to Sunday. ”I’ve always had...
NDPHC Express Discontent Over N600bn Electricity Debt
The management of Niger Delta Power Holding Company, has said the Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading Plc and other bilateral entities owe NDPHC nearly N600 billion, which is impeding the company's ability to operate. The company decried what it called the dismal uptake of electricity from the electricity market, saying this is significantly weighing down its operations. The Managing Director of NDPHC,...
Atiku, PDP Labells Tinubu’s Endorsements Fake
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former vice president Atiku Abubakar yesterday denounced recent support for President Bola Tinubu from governors and APC stakeholders as an indication of desperation and panic. While the former vice president expressed confidence in the coalition’s ability to defeat the APC in the 2027 elections, the PDP pointed to widespread dissatisfaction with Tinubu’s governance and...
PDP Raises Concern On Otti’s Handling of Abia funds
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has demanded that the way the government of Governor Alex Otti handles public funds be made more transparent. In a statement on Sunday, the PDP questioned the government’s handling of project costs and the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). The statement, signed by the Abia State PDP Publicity Secretary, Mazi Eric Ikwuagwu, was titled ‘Calls for...
PDP Unstable As Makinde, Wike Battle For Control
The growing conflict between the factions loyal to former Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike and Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde is threatening the planned 99th National Executive Committee meeting on May 27th. In a statement released on Sunday, Wike announced his withdrawal from the reconciliation efforts, blaming Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah for the...
2027: Atiku, Obi, Amaechi Partners Northern Power Bloc
Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other coalition leaders have gathered ahead of the 2027 election to win over certain northern leaders in their attempt to unseat President Bola Tinubu. The meeting, convened by the National Political Consultative Group (North), was held behind closed doors on Sunday...
