Traders in the Karu market in Abuja were left wailing uncontrollably following a fire outbreak in the market late yesterday, with one of them confirming that she lost over N10 million in the inferno. Recall that The Frontier had earlier today reported a fire outbreak at the Karu market in Abuja. Speaking to Channels Television […]
The popular Karu modern market in the nation’s capital, Abuja was yesterday evening gutted by fire. The fire incident, whose cause could not be ascertained at the moment, was said to have affected a section of the market, reports Nigerian Tribune. At the time of filing the report, firefighters who had difficulty earlier in gaining […]
•Police A 23-year-old scavenger simply identified as Nura was reportedly manhandled by a mob for allegedly stealing a pot of rice at Kango community in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). A resident of Kango, Ayuba Iliya, said the incident happened on Tuesday around 11:23am when the scavenger allegedly took away the [&hel...
•IGP Egbetokun Some lawyers in Abuja have urged the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) to prevail on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over the alleged incessant threat to arrest one of their colleagues, Victor Giwa. Speaking in Abuja today, Wednesday, June 26, the legal practitioners, under the aegis of Lawyers...
•The suspects The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command, today, paraded killers of General Uwem Udukwere (rtd) in Abuja. •Late General Uwem Udukwere (rtd) It was earlier reported that the retired army general was killed by suspected armed robbers who invaded his private residence at Sunshine Estate, Abuja, in the wee hours of Saturday...
•Floods in Abuja Two people were on Monday feared dead following this morning’s downpour, which caused heavy flooding at the Trademore Estate in Lugbe along the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Road, and some other parts of the Federal Capital Territory. The estate, which has been perennially affected by flooding, is home to several civil servants and [...
•Late Brigadier-General Uwem Udokwe A retired Brigadier-General of the Nigerian Army, Uwem Harold Udokwe, has been murdered by suspected armed robbers in Abuja. The late brigadier general was attacked at his Sunshine Homes Estate by armed robbers at about 3am yesterday, reports Daily Trust. He was reportedly killed during the attack. Reacting ...
A mechanic identified as Yellow Bobo has been allegedly stabbed to death by a soldier during an argument in Kugbo mechanic village along the Keffi-Abuja road, Abuja. The soldier reportedly fled the scene after the incident. The incident sparked a crisis in the area, with an angry mob allegedly setting the soldier’s vehicle on fire, […]...
The Brickhall School, Abuja, has decided to close for one week to mourn Miguel Ovoke, the four-year-old pupil who died “while feeding.” According to the statement by the management today, Brickhall School regretted its failure to save Ovoke despite its efforts. Recall that the four-year-old was declared dead by Excel Specialist Hospital, Abuja...
•Gunmen Residents of Piko, a remote community in the Bwari Area Council of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), were thrown into panic when suspected gunmen invaded the area and allegedly kidnapped 13 persons. It was gathered that the deadly operation which occurred at midnight Sunday in the community, lasted for over one hour, without any challen...

