Tag: Abuja

Mining Marshals arrest five over illegal mining, NSCDC impersonation in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Mining Marshals have arrested five suspects for alleged illegal mining activities and impersonation of security personnel in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The arrests were carried out on December 27, 2025, at Kebi Mangoro, Kuje Area Council, following credible intelligence on ongoing illegal mining operations in the area. Those arrested were identified as Muhammed Aliyu (39), Abdulrahman Hashimu (32), Tahir Muhammed (43), Awaje Abduljalal (19), and Kabiru Adamu (38).   Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly operated multiple illegal mining sites within Abuja…

FCT Police foils car-snatching attempt, recovers three vehicles in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has foiled a car-snatching attempt and recovered three vehicles following a swift response by operatives attached to the Galadima Division. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh, the incident occurred on December 12, 2025, at about 7:43 p.m., during a routine stop-and-search operation around Efab Bridge when operatives heard a gunshot from a nearby location and immediately moved in to investigate. She explained that on arrival at the scene, the officers encountered four armed men who opened fire…

NUJ FCT, FCT Police Commissioner forge stronger partnership to bolster security in Abuja …. As Command targets five-minute response time to distress calls

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command and the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council, have reaffirmed their commitment to closer collaboration in strengthening peace and security in Abuja.   This followed a courtesy visit on Tuesday by the NUJ leadership to the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller Dantawaye, at the Command Headquarters.   Speaking during the visit, NUJ FCT Chairman, Ms. Grace Ike, said the Council deemed it important to formally welcome the Commissioner and reiterate its readiness to work closely with the police in promoting…

AIBEN unveils multi-Billion Naira Bourdillon Hotel in Abuja, targets Tourism growth

Lukman Laleye Babalola

AIBEN Investment and Properties Limited, a leading real estate and hospitality firm, has unveiled its new multi-billion-naira luxury facility Bourdillon Hotel in Gwarinpa, Abuja, pledged to redefine the city’s hospitality and tourism experience. Speaking at the grand opening, the Chief Executive Officer of AIBEN Group, Chief Andrew Elerewa, described the project as a dream fulfilled and a testament to the company’s belief in Nigeria’s tourism potential.   “I feel elated, excited, and deeply fulfilled. Going through the process of building and finally seeing it come to reality, I’m very thankful…

MURIC urges FCT Minister to tackle waste management crisis in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Abuja Chapter, has issued an urgent appeal to the Honourable Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and relevant agencies to take immediate and decisive steps to address the escalating waste management challenges in Abuja. In a statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Ustaz Yunus Salahudeen, and Public Relations Officer, Lukman Laleye Babalola, MURIC expressed deep concern over the growing accumulation of refuse across the city, describing it as a threat to public health, environmental safety, and the capital’s once-celebrated aesthetic appeal. The…

NITDA partners with Brevity Anderson for Digital Nigeria 2025 Conference in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in collaboration with Brevity Anderson and Consensus, has announced the 2025 edition of the Digital Nigeria International Conference & Exhibition, scheduled to hold from Tuesday, 11th to Thursday, 13th November 2025, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja. Themed “Innovation for a Sustainable Digital Future: Accelerating Growth, Inclusion and Global Competitiveness,” the event is designed to reinforce Nigeria’s strategic ambition of becoming Africa’s leading digital economy. As the country’s flagship technology and innovation gathering, it will convene stakeholders from government, industry,…

Hadith competition concludes with grand finale in Abuja ….. Organizers charge youth to adhere to Sunnah

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Mohammed VI Foundation for African Oulema today held the closing ceremony of a prestigious Hadith Competition recently organized to inspire young men and women to deepen their understanding of the Prophet’s teachings. The competition, which drew participants from various regions and states across Nigeria, culminated in a grand finale held at the Abuja National Mosque Conference Hall. A total of 560 participants took part in the competition, which was divided into three categories: memorization of 40 Hadiths, memorization and meaning of 35 Hadiths, and memorization and jurisprudence of 25…

ARCN,IITA host maiden National stakeholders’ forum on Agricultural research capabilities in Abuja

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban, has declared open the maiden edition of the National Stakeholders’ Forum on Agricultural Research Capabilities, held on Wednesday, 10th September 2025, in Abuja. The Forum, jointly convened by ARCN and the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), was also supported by the Committee of Directors of Research Institutes (CODRI) and the National Committee of Heads of Colleges of Agriculture and Related Disciplines (NACHCARD). In his opening remarks, Dr. Dabban described the Forum as a strategic…

AIBEN unveils Multi-Billion Naira CitiMall in Abuja, urges FG to prioritise Infrastructure for Real Estate growth

Lukman Laleye Babalola

AIBEN Investment and Properties Limited has unveiled a multi-billion naira commercial complex, CitiMall, in Lugbe, Abuja, designed to boost economic activities, create jobs, and provide a one-stop hub for shopping, business, and leisure.   Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, Chief Executive Officer of AIBEN Properties, Chief Dr. Andy Elerewe, stressed the need for the Federal Government to prioritise infrastructure development as a means of attracting more private investment into Nigeria’s real estate and commercial sectors. The facility featured over 60 retail outlets, premium office spaces, restaurants, and the Bourdillon Hotel…

Renewed Hope Mass Housing: Dangiwa, Jibrin Commission Two FHA Projects in Abuja

Emporium Reporters

By Our Reporter     The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Musa Dangiwa, and Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Housing and Habitat, Hon. Abdulmumini Jibrin, have called on Nigerians to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at bridging the housing deficit and providing affordable homes for citizens.   They made the appeal on Tuesday during the commissioning of Express View Estate Phase I and a shopping complex in Lugbe, Abuja.   Speaking at the event, the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Federal…