Tag: Abuja
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Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) reported that 12 out of 583 passengers were injured in the derailment of an Asham train in Abuja. The investigation is led by an Investigator-in-Charge, with efforts underway to secure evidence and determine the cause. The NSIB highlighted the need for increased funding to improve investigation capacity. The final report…
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Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dele Alake has ordered the sealing of an illegal gold mining site in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, to prevent environmental hazards. This follows a prior operation on August 16, 2025, where another site in the same area was sealed, and 16 suspects were arrested for prosecution. The latest site, discovered…
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An Abuja Federal High Court has ordered the temporary freezing of four Bank accounts linked to former Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, Group Managing Director, Mele Kyari, amid allegations of fraud. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the EFCC’s ex parte motion, which sought to freeze the accounts pending investigation into charges of conspiracy, abuse of office, and…
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President Bola Tinubu will today be traveling to Japan and Brazil, with a stopover in Dubai In Japan, he will attend the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Yokohama from August 20-22, focusing on Africa’s economic transformation, business environment, and sustainability. He will also hold bilateral meetings and engage with Japanese company…
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Over 1,000 athletes from 31 countries are set to compete in the 2025 African Karate Championship in Abuja, running from July 21 to 28. The event will feature four categories: cadet between (ages 14-15), junior between (16-17), senior, and para karate (above 18). While Nigerian officials have been preparing logistics and accommodations…
