20 h. ago Police Gun Down Leader Of Armed Robbery, Kidnapping Gang In Abuja

Operatives of the FCT Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have killed an armed robbery gang leader, Umar Manu, a.k.a ‘Small’, after attacking the gang’s hideout. The gang was crossing from the Nasarawa forests into the FCT through Karshi forests to launch attacks in FCT and returne to their hideout. FCT Police Spokesperson, SP […]

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24 h. ago Nigeria records setback in oil revenue, loses 2.04m barrels in half

Lowest in 16 years By Adewale Sanyaolu Nigeria has recorded a setback in its oil revenue target for 2025, posting a loss of 2.04 million barrels of oil in the first half of the year (H1 2025). This is based on trends of crude oil losses year-to-date July 2025, released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum […] The post Nigeria records setback in oil revenue, loses 2.04m barrels in half-year appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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54 h. ago Police Rescue Mother, Children, Nab Father With Firearm In FCT

The Federal Capital Police (FCT) Police Command has rescued a mother with her 8 and 3 years old children after they were forced out of their house alongside her 9-month-old baby by the husband. Police said their father, a 45-year-old Mr. David Tersoo, a contractor with history of domestic abuse was arrested with substance suspected […]

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8 d. ago “Telling The Truth Made Me Lose Investment Opportunity” – Shan George

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Shan George has opened up about how a chance encounter with one of Nigeria’s wealthiest men cost her a potential investment early in her career. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, Shan recalled how, as an emerging producer, she met the billionaire by accident and asked if he could invest in […] The post “Telling The Truth Made Me Lose Investment Opportunity” – Shan George appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Police confirm death of couple, two others in Abuja auto crash

Tribune Online Police confirm death of couple, two others in Abuja auto crash The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force has confirmed and clarified the tragic incident that occurred in Abuja on Wednesday, in which a man, his wife, and two others died in a car crash. Police confirm death of couple, two others in Abuja auto crash Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Police Reveal Identities Of Man, Wife Chased To Death By Touts In Abuja

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the death of Emeka Ehekweme and his wife in the accident that occurred on Nnamdi Azikwe Way at Mabushi, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja, on Wednesday afternoon. The Police also confirmed the death of two miscreants, widely known as ‘Agbero’ in the pandemonium that followed the […]

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9 d. ago Many men rushing to marry second wives like upgrading iPhone – FCT police spokesperson

By John Ogunsemore The FCT Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh said many men are rushing to take second wives like they would upgrade their iPhones. Adeh stated this in an X post on Wednesday while lamenting a surge in the number of broken homes. She urged men to prioritise settling domestic rifts with their […] The post Many men rushing to marry second wives like upgrading iPhone – FCT police spokesperson appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago FCT police commissioner trains Divisional Traffic Officers on professionalism, warns against misconduct

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The Commissioner of Police for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Command, Ajao Adewale, has charged Divisional Traffic Officers, Motor Traffic Police (MOTOPOL), and other traffic officers to be professional while carrying out their duties. Ajao, gave the charge at a training on professionalism and service culture with the theme “Humanity First”. […] The post FCT police commissioner trains Divisional Traffic Officers on professionalism, warns against misconduct appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Nigeria loses N455 billion annually to poor sanitation: report

Nestlé launches campaign to combat unsafe water crisis From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja Nigeria loses an estimated N455 billion every year due to poor sanitation, while more than 113 million Nigerians lack access to safe drinking water. Citing the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) 2024 research, Nestlé Nigeria said the situation is contributing to […] The post Nigeria loses N455 billion annually to poor sanitation: report appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Alake orders marshals to shut down illegal gold mining in FCT

Tribune Online Alake orders marshals to shut down illegal gold mining in FCT The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake has directed the mining marshals to seal off the site to mitigate potential Alake orders marshals to shut down illegal gold mining in FCT Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Taskforce Arrests 10 Suspected Illegal Miners In Cross River

The Cross River State Anti-Illegal Mining Taskforce has arrested 10 suspected illegal miners in Yakurr local government area of the state. The Chairman of the taskforce, Prince Paul Effiong disclosed this during an interactive session with LEADERSHIP on Monday, in Calabar. The suspects were said to be non-indigenes of Cross River State who were found […]

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2 w. ago FCT Police Arrest Two Suspected Kidnap Kingpins, Recover N7.4m, Weapons

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnapping kingpins. They include Masud Abdullahi of Karu, Nasarawa State, identified as the gang leader, and Muhammad Tahir of Jos, Plateau State. On Friday, the command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, revealed that the arrests came after a coordinated counter-kidnapping operation conducted with the Nasarawa State Police […] The post FCT Police Arrest Two Suspected Kidnap Kingpins, Recover N7.4m, Weapons appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FCT Police Arrest Kidnap Kingpins, Recover Firearms, ₦7.4m Cash

  Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) of the FCT Command have arrested two suspected kidnap kingpins: Masud Abdullahi of Karu LGA, Nasarawa State (the gang leader), and Muhammad Tahir of Jos, Plateau State, following a counter-kidnapping operation. The suspects had been terrorising the FCT and its environs for some time now with their […]

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3 w. ago FG to oil sector: Adopt global safety standards or lose investors

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Government has warned that Nigeria’s oil and gas operators must entrench global Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards as well as Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles in their operations or risk losing investor confidence. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Mr. Heineken Lokpobiri, gave the charge on […] The post FG to oil sector: Adopt global safety standards or lose investors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FG to oil operators: Adopt global safety standards or lose investors

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Government has warned that Nigeria’s oil and gas operators must entrench global Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) standards as well as Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles in their operations or risk losing investor confidence. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil) Heineken Lokpobiri gave the charge on Wednesday, […] The post FG to oil operators: Adopt global safety standards or lose investors appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Bandits emboldened by huge proceeds from illegal mining – FCT CP

Partner FCT NUJ on advocacy From Fred Ezeh, Abuja The FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Saka Adewale, said on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, that the rising interest in banditry activities in some states is due to the huge financial resources derived from illegal mining. The CP stated that Sokoto, Zamfara, Niger, Nasarawa, Kogi, Kaduna, Kwara, […] The post Bandits emboldened by huge proceeds from illegal mining – FCT CP appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Nigeria losing $9bn annually to illegal mining– FCT Police Commissioner 

Tribune Online Nigeria losing $9bn annually to illegal mining– FCT Police Commissioner  "Reports have shown that powerful Nigerians are the primary drivers of these operations, using foreigners merely as Nigeria losing $9bn annually to illegal mining– FCT Police Commissioner  Tribune Online

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3 w. ago Gov Eno Inaugurates Taskforce To Tackle Illegal Miners In Akwa Ibom

Akwa Ibom State government has expressed concern over the proliferation of illegal mining activities mostly carried out by foreigners, especially Chinese construction workers in collaboration with the local agents. In order to curb the unwholesome activities, Governor Umo Eno has inaugurated the State Committee on Combating Illegal Mining with a clear mandate to regulate and […]

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3 w. ago IGP’s monitoring unit chief sparks fresh row over estate ownership

By Christopher Oji The ownership tussle over Abuja’s River Park Estate has taken a new twist, following a letter by the head of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit, Commissioner of Police, Akin Fakorede, directing key Federal Capital Territory (FCT) agencies to deal exclusively with Paulo Homes Nigeria Limited in all matters concerning […] The post IGP’s monitoring unit chief sparks fresh row over estate ownership appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago FCT Police nab suspected criminals, recover four stolen vehicles

FCT Police Command has intensified its clampdown on vehicle theft, arrested suspected criminals and recovered four stolen vehicles. read more FCT Police nab suspected criminals, recover four stolen vehicles

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