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Kuje Prison Attack US Raises Strong Alarm, Warns Citizens

Kuje Prison Attack: US Raises Strong Alarm, Warns Citizens

July 7, 2022 4:36 am

Against the backdrop of Tuesday night’s attack on Kuje prisons, the United States Embassy in Nigeria has warned its citizens in the country against travelling on the airport road in Abuja as well as about 19 states in Nigeria.

The warning is coming on the heels of the attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Kuje Prison who also freed some inmates on Tuesday night.

Among the states are Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara and riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River.

In the aftermath, Citizens have now been advised to only embark on …

Pandemonium As Bandits Attack, Bomb Kuje Prison, Abuja

Pandemonium As Bandits Attack, Bomb Kuje Prison, Abuja

July 6, 2022 8:08 am

Terrorists on Tuesday assaulted the prisons in Kuje, in the Federal Capital Territory, and there was fear among the locals as they apparently abducted several prisoners from the correctional facility.

Residents raised concerns that the armed men bombed the jail facility.

A local who spoke to Africa Daily News, New York revealed that the shootings went on for the previous 20 minutes.

He claimed that the incident has sparked panic in the neighbourhood.

Read Also: Another Chibok School Girl Rescued From Terrorists In Borno

He said, ‘The shooting has been going on for almost 20 minutes now. I can’t tell …

Terrorists Invade Abuja Community, Kidnap 22 Persons

Terrorists Invade Abuja Community, Kidnap 22 Persons

June 25, 2022 6:08 am

No fewer than 22 persons were kidnapped on Friday in a community within Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), following an attack by some yet-to-be-identified gunmen. 

Police authorities in the FCT who confirmed the attack to reporters revealed that the attack happened within Rafin Daji, a boundary community Between Niger State and the FCT.

The acting FCT police spokesman, Oduniyi Omotayo told reporters that the gunmen attacked the community at the time farmers were cultivating their farmland.

‘The farmers were on their farmland working when gunmen outnumbered and kidnapped them,’ the spokesperson wrote in a brief WhatsApp message.

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Suspected Gay Arrested For Allegedly Molesting 19 Minors

Suspected Gay Arrested For Allegedly Molesting 19 Minors

June 22, 2022 5:56 am

The FCT Administration (FCTA), Social Development Secretariat (SDS) has apprehended a suspected homosexual.

At least 19 youngsters are said to have been sexually assaulted by him in Abuja’s Karmajiji community on Airport Road.

Alhaji Sani Amar, the SDS’s interim director of social welfare services, gave reporters the information on Tuesday.

Ramatu Aliyu, the FCT Minister of State, issued the order that led to the suspect’s arrest.

Amar recalled that on June 19, he received a call from Karmajiji village of an individual simply identified as Kabiru,

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He was …

Primaries Rivers APC Secretary Dies In Abuja Crash

Primaries: Rivers APC Secretary Dies In Abuja Crash

June 10, 2022 4:48 am

A Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rivers State chapter died on Thursday when a Toyota Sienna vehicle conveying members of the party from Abuja to Port Harcourt somersaulted severally in a road accident.

One of the occupants of the vehicle, Innocent Amadi who reportedly survived revealed this in an interview on Friday morning.

Amadi narrated that the crash occurred around 8am on Thursday near the University of Abuja staff quarters.

He went on to disclose that the driver of the vehicle was on high speed when he suddenly applied the brakes, while another vehicle was in front.

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Mob Murders Vigilante For Blasphemy In Abuja

Mob Murders Vigilante For Blasphemy In Abuja

June 5, 2022 4:14 am

A mob murdered a member of a vigilante group in Lugbe area of Abuja on Saturday for allegedly making a blasphemous statement.

According to reports which were made available to Africa Daily News, New York, the ugly incident occurred while members of the vigilance group at the popular Timber Shed market at the Federal Housing Estate (FHA) Lugbe in Abuja, were making moves to arrest some residents trespassing the market in the early hours of Saturday.

The residents were said to have begged the vigilantes to free them in the name of Allah but one of the vigilantes kicked and …

Zamfara Judiciary Finally Approves Death Sentence For Bandits

21-Yr-Old Sales Rep Docked For ₦500,000 Theft

May 19, 2022 11:28 am

Moris Godgift, a 21-year-old sales representative met her waterloo on Thursday when he was docked in a Grade I Area Court in Abuja, for allegedly stealing ₦500,000 from her employer.

The police charged Godgift, who lives in Mpape, Abuja, with theft.

The Prosecution Counsel, Chinedu Ogada, told the court that a representative of Real First electric shop Gwarinpa Estate, Abuja, reported the matter at the Gwarinpa Police Station on May 9.

Ogada alleged that the defendant stole a total of ₦500,000. He also made it known to the court that during a police investigation, Godgift admitted to the crimes.…

Abducted Train Victims Pay Ransom To Terrorists, Gumi To FG

Abducted Train Victims: Pay Ransom To Terrorists, Gumi To FG

May 13, 2022 4:05 am

Controversial Kaduna-based Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has called on the federal government to pay ransom to the terrorists who are currently holding the 62 abducted passengers of the Abuja-Kaduna train.

The renowned cleric made the call when he spoke during the special prayers organised for the victims by the Jama’iyyar Matan Arewa (JMA), yesterday in Kaduna.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that terrorists had on March 28 attacked the train, killing no fewer than passengers and abducting 62 others.

Gumi stated that, ‘Just imagine now, people are paying up to N25 billion to buy forms instead …

Long Queues Spotted In Abuja As Fuel Scarcity Hits FCT

Long Queues Spotted In Abuja As Fuel Scarcity Hits FCT

May 9, 2022 3:59 am

Long queues have been notably spotted in Abuja as most petrol stations have been shut down and put out of service following scarcity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).

Reports from the petrol supply situation in Wuse, Gwarimpa, Wuye and Kubwa areas of Abuja have shown that long queues had resurfaced with most fueling stations not selling to motorists.

A private car owner, Mr Alex Udoh said that the queue resurfaced on Saturday and all his efforts to buy fuel failed.

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Udoh urged the government to find a lasting solution …

UN Secretary-Gen, Antonio Guterres Meets Buhari In Aso Rock

UN Secretary-Gen, Antonio Guterres Meets Buhari In Aso Rock

May 5, 2022 12:52 am

The United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday visited the Presidential Villa Abuja, where he held a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari over the State of affairs of Nigeria.

Africa Daily News, New York recalls that Guterres was in Borno State on Tuesday where he met with some repentant terrorists and advocated for their re-integration into society, especially those of who surrendered to military authorities voluntarily.

Read Also: Guterres Set To Meet Ex-Boko Haram Terrorists In Nigeria

Sources within the presidency revealed that the meeting between both leaders will centre around security challenges bedevilling Nigeria and solutions open …

FIFA Slams Sanctions On Nigeria Over Abuja Stadium Violence

FIFA Slams Sanctions On Nigeria Over Abuja Stadium Violence

May 3, 2022 2:10 am

World soccer ruling body, FIFA, has announced that it had imposed a 150,000 Swiss Franc fine on Nigeria following the unruly behaviour of her fans at the end of the second leg Qatar 2022 World Cup play-off between the Super Eagles and Black Stars of Ghana which was held at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, on March 29.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that the fine is about $154,128.75 or ₦63,992,404 in Nigerian Naira.

Recall that there was a reported breakdown of law and order after the encounter as the Black Stars edged Nigeria out of the Qatar …

Buhari, Others Perform Eid-el-Fitr Prayer At Mambila Barracks

Buhari, Others Perform Eid-el-Fitr Prayer At Mambila Barracks

May 2, 2022 8:14 am

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday joined other Muslim faithful at the parade ground of the Mambila Barracks, Abuja, to perform the Eid-el-Fitr prayer.

The Nigerian leader, accompanied by some of his family members and personnel aides, arrived at the venue of the event at about 9.00 a.m.

Others at the praying ground included some members of the Federal Executive Council, security chiefs, heads of para-military organizations and government officials.

The two-raka’at prayer was led by the Chief Imam of the Barracks, Muhammad Dahey-Shuwa, who spoke on the significance and spiritual values of the just concluded Ramadan fast.

Dahey-Shuwa, in his …

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