16 h. ago Police arrest 82 suspects, foil multiple kidnapping, robbery attempts in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command says it arrested 82 suspects and thwarted multiple kidnapping and robbery attempts between read more Police arrest 82 suspects, foil multiple kidnapping, robbery attempts in Abuja

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64 h. ago FCT police nab 6 over Abuja market killing, restore normalcy

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), police command has announced the arrest of six suspects over the killing of an innocent man that triggered unrest at Gosa Market located along the Abuja Airport Road. The incident, which caused pandemonium among customers, traders and residents, followed the death of a man accused of […] The post FCT police nab 6 over Abuja market killing, restore normalcy appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Stop digging up negative videos about security agencies – FCT police spokesperson urges Nigerians

By John Ogunsemore The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh has advocated a shift in narrative in the way Nigerians relate with security agencies. She urged Nigerians to begin highlighting the countless acts of bravery, sacrifice, and gallantry shown by security agents instead of constantly digging up negative videos about […] The post Stop digging up negative videos about security agencies – FCT police spokesperson urges Nigerians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago “Stop Digging Up Negative VIdeos About Police, Others” – FCT Command Urges Nigerians

Federal Capital Territory Police Command has appealed to Nigerians to start making positive narrative about security agencies in the country. The Command stated that the effort will help in combating crimes and makes criminal elements understand the consequences of their actions. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the appeal was made in a statement by Spokesperson for […] The post “Stop Digging Up Negative VIdeos About Police, Others” – FCT Command Urges Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago FCT police arrest 3 notorious bandits, kidnappers operating from Kaduna forest

By Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command said its operatives have arrested three notorious bandits and kidnappers who have been on its wanted list for some time. The suspects, Abdulkadir Abubakar of Mpape, FCT, Mohammed Tasiu Sani, 25, of Rigina, Kaduna State, and Suleiman Jibrin, 27, from Sabon-Gayan, Kaduna State, were […] The post FCT police arrest 3 notorious bandits, kidnappers operating from Kaduna forest appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago PDP relocates BoT meeting to new venue after security blockade

Tribune Online PDP relocates BoT meeting to new venue after security blockade The party expressed concern over the takeover of its secretariat by armed policemen from the FCT Police Command. PDP relocates BoT meeting to new venue after security blockade Tribune Online

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6 d. ago FCT Police Command refutes alleged sealing of PDP secretariat

Tribune Online FCT Police Command refutes alleged sealing of PDP secretariat The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command of the Nigeria Police Force has refuted claims circulating that its operatives sealed the secretariat of the main opposition party... FCT Police Command refutes alleged sealing of PDP secretariat Tribune Online

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1 week ago Democracy in name only: The irony of Nigeria’s Democratic celebration (1)

This article is the first of a three-part series examining the deep contradictions at the heart of Nigeria’s democratic experiment. In Part One, we explore the painful irony of Democracy Day in light of the violence in Benue and the broader failure of the Nigerian state to protect its citizens.   Democracy in Nigeria was […] The post Democracy in name only: The irony of Nigeria’s Democratic celebration (1) appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Economic reforms spur renewed growth, price, exchange rate stability

Tribune Online Economic reforms spur renewed growth, price, exchange rate stability President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said his administration’s bold economic reforms are delivering strong growth, price stability, and a more stable exchange rate—a trajectory recognised by both international financial institutions and industry stakeholders, writes JOSEPH INOKOTONG. In commemoration of the 2025 Democracy Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu used his address to the National Assembly to highlight […] Economic reforms spur renewed growth, price, exchange rate stability Tribune Online

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2 w. ago FCT Police Commissioner warns officers against illegal detention, extortion 

Ajao Adewale has issued a strong warning to all officers under his command, directing them to desist from illegal detentions, extortion. read more FCT Police Commissioner warns officers against illegal detention, extortion 

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2 w. ago Illegal detention: FCT CP warns against bribes, orders release of detainees

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Commissioner of Police for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Command, Ajao Adewale, has warned officers and men of the command to stop illegal detentions, extortion, and unlawful interference in civil disputes, particularly land-related cases. Adewale, has also called on  residents not to offer bribes to police officers under any guise. He said […] The post Illegal detention: FCT CP warns against bribes, orders release of detainees appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Abuja CP Warns Police Officers Against Illegal Detention, Extortion Of Suspects

The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao Adewale, has issued a firm directive to all officers, warning against illegal detention, meddling in civil matters, especially land disputes, and extortion. This follows reports of unlawful detention of citizens for bailable offences, extortion of complainants and suspects, and police interference in civil cases. FCT Police […]

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2 w. ago FCT police arrest 3 notorious kidnappers, gun runner, others in shootout

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested three notorious kidnap suspects long wanted for a series of high-profile abductions and murders within the FCT and its environs, marking a major operational success in its ongoing effort to combat violent crimes. Police Public Relations Officer Josephine Adeh, who made this […] The post FCT police arrest 3 notorious kidnappers, gun runner, others in shootout appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police Launch Manhunt For Killer Of Benue Lady In Gwarimpa Hotel

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, FCT command, have launched a manhunt and investigation into the death of a lady, from Benue State, Aladi Offikwu Johnson, whose dead body was discovered in a hotel in Gwarimpa. The police said a disturbing viral video showing a young woman found unconscious with her hands tied behind her […]

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2 w. ago River Park Estate: IGP, EFCC, Fakorede restrained from rights violation, obstruction

By Rita Ugo The Federal High Court, Abuja, has restrained the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, Federal  Capital Territory (FCT)Commissioner of Police,Ajao Saka Adewale, and the head of the IGP Monitoring Unit at the Force Headquarters, DCP Akin Fakorede, and others from alleged continuous violation and obstruction in connection with the River Park […] The post River Park Estate: IGP, EFCC, Fakorede restrained from rights violation, obstruction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago River Park estate: Court restrains IGP, EFCC, others from alleged rights violation, obstruction

Tribune Online River Park estate: Court restrains IGP, EFCC, others from alleged rights violation, obstruction A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun; the FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Saka Adewale; the Head of the IGP Monitoring Unit at the Force Headquarters, DCP Akin Fakorede; and others from alleged continued violation and obstruction in connection with the River Park Estate dispute. River Park estate: Court restrains IGP, EFCC, others from alleged rights violation, obstruction Tribune Online

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2 w. ago FCT police investigate death of woman found bound, unconscious in Gwarinpa hotel room

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has opened a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a young woman, Aladi Offikwu Johnson, also known as Tessy, whose unconscious body was discovered with her hands tied behind her in a hotel room in Gwarinpa, Abuja. The incident, which has […] The post FCT police investigate death of woman found bound, unconscious in Gwarinpa hotel room appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Police Launch Manhunt For Killer Of Benue Lady In Gwarinpa Hotel

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), FCT Command, have launched an investigation into the death of a lady, Aladi Offikwu Johnson, whose dead body was discovered in a hotel room in Gwarimpa District of Abuja. The police said following a disturbing viral video showing a young woman found unconscious with her hands tied behind […]

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2 w. ago Lamido faults list of national honour awardees over June 12 struggle

Tribune Online Lamido faults list of national honour awardees over June 12 struggle AS reactions trail the 2025 national honour President Bola Tinubu bestowed on some personalities to mark Democracy Day, indications are that the names of more persons who were involved in the June 12 struggle are being compiled for such recognition. This is just as A former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has expressed […] Lamido faults list of national honour awardees over June 12 struggle Tribune Online

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2 w. ago ‘Anybody that fought for democracy will be disappointed at what practitioners are doing’

As Nigeria marks the 2025 Democracy Day, Kingsley Umunna, a politician, has said that anybody who fought for democracy during read more ‘Anybody that fought for democracy will be disappointed at what practitioners are doing’

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