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Engineer found dead in Abuja apartment with written note

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has launched an investigation into the murder of a construction engineer, Humphrey Uchenna Nnaji. Nnaji’s decomposing corpse was discovered in his apartment in the Dawaki area of the FCT on Saturday, July 8, 2023. According to reports, the engineer was killed by suspected assailants who gained entry into his apartment. Nnaji’s neighbours started to smell a foul odour emitting from his apartment and informed the police. Upon gaining entry into the apartment, the policemen discovered Nnaji’s remains on a chair in the apartment. A source in the FCT Police Command revealed that a hammer was found beside Nnaji’s corpse, along with a written note stating that the killing was allegedly carried out by one Alfa, who claimed to have acted on behalf of someone else. “The deceased must have been killed with a hammer. A sledgehammer with blood stains was found beside him. Also, the backside of his (Nnaji’s) head had a deep cut. He was seated on his chair with two pieces of handset charging cord cables around his neck,” the source said. “Also, a (written) note by someone who identified himself as Alfa was seen on his table. He claimed he killed the deceased to avenge the death of his sister and also accused him of using other girls for Yahoo Plus.” The Spokesperson for the FCT command, SP Josephine Adeh said they are currently investigating the incident.

FCTA declares Trademore Estate in Abuja disaster zone after flooding

116 houses at Trademore Estate in Lugbe, Abuja have been declared a disaster zone by the Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, requiring immediate action, following the recent flood that submerged the area. The FCTA said it is considering evacuating people from the areas to prevent further casualties.

Flooded area in Abuja FCTA’s Permanent Secretary, Olusade Adesola who revealed that the flooding incident at Trademore Estate was among the issues reviewed at the FCT Monthly Security Committee meeting, added that they are amazed that only two days after the flood, people had returned to some of the properties. Adesola also said that the FCDA Executive Secretary, who chairs the Task Force on Flood Mitigation in FCT, the Commissioner of Police and other officials of the FCTA, particularly FEMA, Development Control, AEPB are now ready to go and evolve solutions that would immediately address the menace. The FCTA Permanent Secretary said in a statement; “We were amazed that only two days after the flood, people had returned to some of the properties. So, in a couple of days, we will be taking appropriate action. Having seen the extent of the flooding, we hereby declare the Trademore Estate area a disaster zone that needs immediate action to remedy further damage and loss of lives and property.”

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University of Abuja rusticates student for advocating for equal education access for all students

In a concerning development, a student from the University of Abuja has been rusticated after posting a message on his university’s Student Union Government (SUG) WhatsApp group, advocating for equal access to education for all students, regardless of their financial backgrounds. The student, identified as Cyprian Igwe, who happened to be the SUG Director of Social, expressed his concerns about the inability of many students to pay their school fees and called for a meeting to discuss potential solutions.

Cyprian Igwe. Photo Credit: @cyprianigwe Source: Twitter Igwe’s WhatsApp post, which has since garnered attention, reveals his deep concern for fellow students facing financial challenges. In the message, he expressed his pain over the plight of those unable to afford their fees and emphasized the need for the SUG president’s involvement. He passionately called for unity and urged students to share their ideas, stating that he would rather risk his own admission than witness numerous students dropping out due to financial constraints. “Good evening house… We will be having a meeting tomorrow by 6:00pm in regards to school fees let’s know our way forward… I am deeply in pain, many students can’t pay I hope SUG president is in this group…. I need everyone ideas I rather risk my life, my admission than seeing thousands of students drop out…. If the spirit of Aluta live in us…it have to walk up… Please be part of this meeting,” he wrote. Unfortunately, instead of sparking a constructive dialogue and debate about the accessibility of education, Igwe’s post resulted in severe consequences.

University of Abuja. Photo credit: EPFL Source: google The University of Abuja administration took disciplinary action by rusticating him from the institution, a decision that has raised concerns among fellow students and advocates for educational equality. The Statement reads; “IGWE CHUKWUEMEKA CYPRIAN Reg No: 182984250 Department of Sociology LETTER OF RUSTICATION “You will recall that on Tuesday 23 May, 2023 an inciteful Press release was made available to the public purportedly signed by the Student Union Government President and Speaker. “Preliminary Investigation revealed that you and Olodenu Samson Olamilekan (18291126) facilitated and circulated the information’s. “Your actions are capable of jeopardizing the peaceful and smooth conduct of academic activities in the University and a breach of the University Matriculation oath. “By the powers conferred on the Vice-Chancellor as contain in the University of Abuja Act, He on behalf of Senate has directed your immediate rustication from the University Accordingly you are banned from all University Campuses pending the determination of the case.” See below;

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Eniola Badmus, Asake, Fireboy, 43 other musicians storm Tinubu’s pre-inauguration concert in Abuja (Video)

On Thursday night, a star-studded array of celebrities from the entertainment industry gathered at the MKO Abiola National Stadium in Abuja for the pre-inauguration concert of President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The event, known as the ‘Renewed Hope Concert,’ was organized to unite Tinubu’s supporters in celebration leading up to his inauguration on May 29.

GCFR. Photo Credit: @officialasiwajubat Source: Instagram Notable Nollywood actress and chairperson of the entertainment committee for the inauguration, Eniola Badmus, took to Instagram to share a video from the event. The clip featured her alongside singer Bella Shmurda and other esteemed guests who attended the concert.

Abuja is about to experience the first-of-its-kind inauguration concert. Photo Credit: @eniolabadmus Source: Instagram In her Instagram caption, Badmus expressed her excitement for the unique inauguration concert, which aimed to bring together A-list and Z-list artists alike, showcasing unity and a shared belief in a prosperous Nigeria. She wrote; “Abuja is about to experience the first-of-its-kind inauguration concert featuring all the A-list artists from the Z-list just because we believe so much in Unity and One Nigeria. Election is over. Let us come together as one and make Nigeria great again. The New Era here is called RENEWED HOPE.” The concert was a spectacle of musical performances, with over 46 musicians taking the stage to entertain the audience. Renowned artists such as Buju, Waje, Brymo, Fireboy, Kaycee, Asake, Timaya, Pasuma, Naira Marley, Tony Tetuila, Seyi Vibes, and many other industry heavyweights delivered electrifying performances in honor of Bola Tinubu and his Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima. Rising star Oniyide Azeez, popularly known as Zinoleesky, captivated the crowd with his performance, while veteran singer Wande Coal thrilled the audience with his soulful tunes. The highlight of the evening came when veteran singer Inetimi Odon, also known as Timaya, took the stage, igniting excitement with his hit song ‘As e dey sweet us, e dey pain them.’ Videos from the event circulated online, showcasing the incredible atmosphere and memorable moments as fans and supporters were swept away by the captivating performances. See below;

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“As e dey pain them, e dey sweet us” – Timaya performs at Tinubu’s pre-inaguruation concert in Abuja (Video)

Veteran singer, Inetimi Odon a.k.a Timaya excites supporters as he performs his hit song ‘As e dey sweet us, e dey pain them’ at Tinubu’s pre-inaguruation concert. A video which surfaced online showed the moment the popular dance hall artist sent fans and supporters overboard with his electrifying performance.

Timaya performs at Tinubu’s pre-inaguruation concert in Abuja. Photo credit: Timaya. Source: Instagram. To regale supporters, he performed his hit song ‘As e dey sweet us’ which mocks the pain of losers. See how netizens reacted to the clip: kizzbadazzz wrote: “All the artist way perform here na the same tin with inec” jenncash_ wrote: “As E Dey sweet fans and other artists E Dey pain odumodublvck” i_ammax3 wrote: “Even person wey sing about bad government make una Dey play” Oj_lifestyle wrote: “This is the reason Nigeria can never the better”

Watch the video below:

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Airplane crash-lands in Abuja, tyre bursts into flame

A horrific scene was recorded today, May 7, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja as an airplane belonging to Max Air crash-landed before its tyre went up in flames. Former President of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Dr. Mike Ogirima, who confirmed the incident, said the tyre burst occurred after take-off at Yola Airport. Ogirima said operatives of Aerodrome Rescue and Fire-fighting Service (ARFFS) were already on ground at the airport when they arrived and helped put out the fire when the airplane crash-landed.

He said; “We thank God. We are still on the runway and pilot has reassured us. He has called for the stairs and we are now disembarking from the runway to be evacuated to the airport building at the arrival hall. “We bless God because we have witnessed the pull out of the tyre right from the airport in Yola and we went into prayer session. I never announced it as a surgeon so as not to cause any panic but we bless God.” The passengers were safely disembarked from the runway and it was temporarily shut until the aircraft was evacuated.

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95-year-old man marries teenager in Abuja

Alhaji Muhammad Sabo, a 95-year-old man, reportedly marries a 14-year-old teenager in a community in Abuja. The wedding ceremony took place on May 5, 2023, at Dogon Ruwa, under Gawu in Abaji Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja.

According to a Facebook user, Hussaini Duma Jagaba who shared the photos confirmed that the wedding was genuine, stating that the 95-year-old groom and the teenager are in love with each other.

Sharing the news, he Hussaini; “As I witnessed this wedding I pray may God save the marriage . 14 year and 95 years, for the interview we made with the old man yesterday after the wedding fatiha, he said whatever people said he don’t care about that because they love each other some people may think they force her or she married him because of money, people should stop thinking negative about there marriage“

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Congratulations in order as Doris Ogala acquires a new house in Abuja

Prominent Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala is overwhelmed with uncontrollable joy as she acquires a new house. While giving gratitude to God, the actress took to social media to alert her fans and followers of her latest acquisition. Taken to Instagram to showcase her new home, the movie star noted that her new house is located in Abuja.

Doris Ogala posted a short video capturing the interiors of her house, and accompanied it with a caption, which read: “MY GOD IS ABLE… #NEWLYBOUGHT. #ABUJAWEMOVE. THANK YOU, JESUS.” Doris’s fans were very happy hearing about her latest achievements, as many of them gushed over her flooding the comments section with congratulatory messages. According to one of the fans via the comment section, Doris deserves all she has achieved. Some comments below @alia_genny: “Wow big congratulations mama.am coming for holiday.” @a_signature: “Congratulations sis, this one loud, ❤️.” @led_glamour_crib34: “Big congratulations mami .” @somi_precious: “Congratulations nwanyi oma. U deserve everything .”

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Gunmen abduct 29 from Abuja village, Kwali

Gunmen reportedly abduct no fewer than 29 villagers in the Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The 29, which comprised men, housewives, and children, were abducted in the middle of Tuesday night from Yewuti village; the hometown of the immediate past vice chairman of Kwali Area Council, Alhaji Zubairu Jibrin Yewuti.

According to Daily Trust, two housewives, Mrs. Zainab Umar, and Mrs. Aisha Zubairu, escaped from their abductors while being led into the bush. he gunmen reportedly raided eight houses and whisked away the residents into the bush. The report added that those kidnapped include Idris Mohammed, Abdullahi Zubairu, Sani S. Magani, Peter Modu, Ibrahim Mamman, Yellow Abdulrasheed, Musa Suleiman, Simbiya Ishaku, Sumaiya Ibrahim, Muktari Yunusa and Mohammed Yeluwa and Rahmat Shagari. Others are Sumaiya Abubakar Yelwa, Mohammed Yelwa, Maimuna Muhammad, Hussaini Ya Nda Agyana, Hamza Ibrahim, Lantana Yunusa, Nabila Agyana, Rufai Salihu, Nafisa Aminu, Kasimu Adamu, Abako Adamu, Abdulyakin Aliyu, Lukman Aliyu, Rahina Audu, Abdulrazak Usman, Sadiya Usman, Darius Samuel and Japheth Osu. It added that the immediate vice chairman of the council, Alhaji Zubairu Jibrin Yewuti, confirmed the incident, claiming that his younger brother, Idris; two of his elder brothers’ wives, and a child were among the victims.

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Many estates in Abuja are proceeds of money laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said that some of the estates springing up in some parts of the country are proceeds of money laundering and fraud. This was disclosed by one of the commission’s lawyers, Chris Mishela, during a training session for journalists on effective reporting of the economic and financial crimes in Benin, Edo State. Mishela further revealed that the new money laundering Act has provided an opening for government to look into real estate businesses. He said; “In Abuja, you see so many estates coming all over and we believe the source of this fund are unlawful funds. The funds are illegally gotten either from government or from international crime that is used to launder through estate business.

“Real estate is one of the designated and non-designated professions that is also under our obligation under the establishment to do a full disclosure. “So EFCC is actually working to look into that dimension and the new money laundering Act has provided an opening for the government to look into the aspect of real estate as we saw under the Act. “It is not an investigation that is going on, rather we have identified specifically that these are proceeds of crime.”

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