abuja Archives - Freedom Online ...express yourself Thu, 04 Jul 2024 11:41:28 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://freedomonline.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-icon-32x32.png abuja Archives - Freedom Online 32 32 Police nab 5 suspects over kidnapping in Abuja https://freedomonline.com.ng/police-nab-5-suspects-over-kidnapping-in-abuja/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=police-nab-5-suspects-over-kidnapping-in-abuja https://freedomonline.com.ng/police-nab-5-suspects-over-kidnapping-in-abuja/#respond Thu, 04 Jul 2024 11:41:28 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=231890  The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says its operatives from Utako Divisional Headquarters have arrested five suspects over an alleged  kidnapping in Abuja. This is contained in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, by SP Josephine Adeh, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer. Adeh said that the suspects were arrested following an […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/police-nab-5-suspects-over-kidnapping-in-abuja/feed/ 0 Alleged money laundering: Court rejects Binance executive’s bail plea https://freedomonline.com.ng/alleged-money-laundering-court-rejects-binance-executives-bail-plea/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alleged-money-laundering-court-rejects-binance-executives-bail-plea https://freedomonline.com.ng/alleged-money-laundering-court-rejects-binance-executives-bail-plea/#respond Fri, 17 May 2024 11:17:17 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=226037 A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday dismissed a bail application filed by the detained Binance executive, Tigran Gambaryan. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, held that based on the affidavit evidence before him, Gambaryan would jump bail if the application is granted. “I have carefully considered the affidavit evidence before me and I am […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/alleged-money-laundering-court-rejects-binance-executives-bail-plea/feed/ 0 Housewife jailed 8 months for pouring hot water on co-wife https://freedomonline.com.ng/giant-housewife-jailed-8-months-for-pouring-hot-water-on-co-wife/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=giant-housewife-jailed-8-months-for-pouring-hot-water-on-co-wife https://freedomonline.com.ng/giant-housewife-jailed-8-months-for-pouring-hot-water-on-co-wife/#respond Thu, 09 May 2024 10:16:04 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=224870 Senior Magistrates’ Court in Gwagwalada, Abuja, has sentenced a 28-year-old housewife, Faith Felix to eight months in prison for pouring hot water on her co-wife. The woman, who resides in Gosa Toge along airport road in the FCT, was convicted and sentenced for criminal force, assault and causing grievous hurt, to which she begged the […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/giant-housewife-jailed-8-months-for-pouring-hot-water-on-co-wife/feed/ 0 School management condoles with family of dead pupil in Abuja https://freedomonline.com.ng/school-management-condoles-with-family-of-dead-pupil-in-abuja/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=school-management-condoles-with-family-of-dead-pupil-in-abuja https://freedomonline.com.ng/school-management-condoles-with-family-of-dead-pupil-in-abuja/#respond Wed, 08 May 2024 14:07:18 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=224760 The management of Brickhall School, Abuja, has condoled with the family of its late four-year-old pupil, Miguel Ovoke, who died on April 24 after  allegedly choking on a piece of meat during meal. Mrs Janet Agu, the school’s Public Relations Officer, in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja, said the school was mourning the late […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/school-management-condoles-with-family-of-dead-pupil-in-abuja/feed/ 0 2024: Abuja residents call for improved, affordable healthcare services https://freedomonline.com.ng/2024-abuja-residents-call-for-improved-affordable-healthcare-services/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2024-abuja-residents-call-for-improved-affordable-healthcare-services https://freedomonline.com.ng/2024-abuja-residents-call-for-improved-affordable-healthcare-services/#respond Mon, 01 Jan 2024 15:45:41 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=216284 Some Abuja residents have called on the Federal Government to tackle out-of-pocket health expenditure and enhance the system, emphasizing the need for prompt and quality medical attention. The residents also called for equipped health facilities, trained personnel and a robust health insurance system to ensure that every citizen has access to adequate care. They conveyed the […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/2024-abuja-residents-call-for-improved-affordable-healthcare-services/feed/ 0 NiMet forecasts 3-day sunshine, haziness from Sunday https://freedomonline.com.ng/nimet-forecasts-3-day-sunshine-haziness-from-sunday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nimet-forecasts-3-day-sunshine-haziness-from-sunday https://freedomonline.com.ng/nimet-forecasts-3-day-sunshine-haziness-from-sunday/#respond Sun, 10 Dec 2023 16:24:59 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=214209 The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere over the northern region during the forecast period. According to it, sunny skies in hazy atmosphere are also expected over the North central […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/nimet-forecasts-3-day-sunshine-haziness-from-sunday/feed/ 0 Businesses, night life almost grounded amid harsh economic realities https://freedomonline.com.ng/businesses-night-life-almost-grounded-amid-harsh-economic-realities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=businesses-night-life-almost-grounded-amid-harsh-economic-realities https://freedomonline.com.ng/businesses-night-life-almost-grounded-amid-harsh-economic-realities/#respond Sun, 03 Dec 2023 17:25:29 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=213383 The harsh economic situation in Nigeria, which has been exacerbated by the removal of petrol subsidy and high dollar exchange rates has become a major challenge for recreation businesses. Some recreation spots within Abuja showed low patronage, as most of the spots recorded very scanty crowds. The popular “Yellow Page” spot in Kubwa, which houses […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/businesses-night-life-almost-grounded-amid-harsh-economic-realities/feed/ 0 NiMet predicts 3-day dust haze from Friday https://freedomonline.com.ng/nimet-predicts-3-day-dust-haze-from-friday/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nimet-predicts-3-day-dust-haze-from-friday https://freedomonline.com.ng/nimet-predicts-3-day-dust-haze-from-friday/#respond Fri, 03 Nov 2023 05:36:20 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=210428 The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze from Friday to Sunday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja anticipated Dust haze with localized visibility of less than or equal to 1000m over the northern states throughout. “The forecast period with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba  in the […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/nimet-predicts-3-day-dust-haze-from-friday/feed/ 0 China pledges to promote cultural exchange with Nigeria https://freedomonline.com.ng/china-pledges-to-promote-cultural-exchange-with-nigeria/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=china-pledges-to-promote-cultural-exchange-with-nigeria https://freedomonline.com.ng/china-pledges-to-promote-cultural-exchange-with-nigeria/#respond Thu, 19 Oct 2023 11:31:50 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=208820 The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Abuja has pledged more support to promote cultural exchange and cooperation in Education and tourism with Nigeria to strengthen the two countries’ friendship. The Embassy made the pledge during the World Day for Cultural Diversity Road walk in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Information and […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/china-pledges-to-promote-cultural-exchange-with-nigeria/feed/ 0 Nigeria @63: Wike calls for collective efforts to rebuild FCT https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigeria-63-wike-calls-for-collective-efforts-to-rebuild-fct/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nigeria-63-wike-calls-for-collective-efforts-to-rebuild-fct https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigeria-63-wike-calls-for-collective-efforts-to-rebuild-fct/#respond Mon, 02 Oct 2023 09:24:56 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=206873 Mr Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has called for collective efforts in rebuilding the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Wike, who made the call in his independence message in Abuja on Sunday, stressed that building a strong and resilient society requires collective effort. “It means working together to address the issues that […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/nigeria-63-wike-calls-for-collective-efforts-to-rebuild-fct/feed/ 0 FG to revamp steel sector to boost Nigeria’s economy https://freedomonline.com.ng/fg-to-revamp-steel-sector-to-boost-nigerias-economy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fg-to-revamp-steel-sector-to-boost-nigerias-economy https://freedomonline.com.ng/fg-to-revamp-steel-sector-to-boost-nigerias-economy/#respond Thu, 31 Aug 2023 09:20:46 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=203689 The Federal Government has is set to revamp the nation’s steel sector to enhance the economy as well as create employment opportunities. The Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuabi Audu, said this in Abuja when he met with heads of agencies and departments in the ministry. Audu said that Nigeria’s abundant mineral resources hold the […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/fg-to-revamp-steel-sector-to-boost-nigerias-economy/feed/ 0 Judge frees hungry man charged with stealing sweet potatoes https://freedomonline.com.ng/judge-frees-hungry-man-charged-with-stealing-sweet-potatoes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=judge-frees-hungry-man-charged-with-stealing-sweet-potatoes https://freedomonline.com.ng/judge-frees-hungry-man-charged-with-stealing-sweet-potatoes/#respond Thu, 25 May 2023 09:51:15 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=194001 A Grade I Area Court sitting in Kabusa, Abuja, on Thursday freed a 26-year-old man, Sulaityo John charged with stealing five tubers of sweet potatoes inside a church. John, who resides in Durumi l, Abuja, is charged with theft. He had pleaded guilty to the charge, saying was hungry when he stole the potatoes. Delivering judgment, […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/judge-frees-hungry-man-charged-with-stealing-sweet-potatoes/feed/ 0 Post-election: Orji -Kalu seeks reconciliation of Nigerians, partnership with Church https://freedomonline.com.ng/post-election-orji-kalu-seeks-reconciliation-of-nigerians-partnership-with-church/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=post-election-orji-kalu-seeks-reconciliation-of-nigerians-partnership-with-church https://freedomonline.com.ng/post-election-orji-kalu-seeks-reconciliation-of-nigerians-partnership-with-church/#respond Fri, 21 Apr 2023 16:42:54 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=190951 The Chief Whip of the  Senate, Sen. Orji-Uzor Kalu, has urged the incoming governments at all levels to partner the Church in accelerating the reconciliation of Nigerians. Kalu made the call in Abuja on Friday at a mass to mark his 63rd birthday anniversary. Kalu said there was an urgent need for the incoming administration […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/post-election-orji-kalu-seeks-reconciliation-of-nigerians-partnership-with-church/feed/ 0 “I’ve no fears, Nigerians will defend our democracy” – Buhari https://freedomonline.com.ng/ive-no-fears-nigerians-will-defend-our-democracy-buhari/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ive-no-fears-nigerians-will-defend-our-democracy-buhari https://freedomonline.com.ng/ive-no-fears-nigerians-will-defend-our-democracy-buhari/#respond Fri, 21 Apr 2023 16:39:21 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=190952 President Muhammadu Buhari says democracy has a bright future in Nigeria. Fielding questions from newsmen after Friday’s Eid-el-Fitr prayers in Abuja, the president said his conviction was based on Nigerians’ disposition to defend democracy against all threats. “Nigerians appreciate the stability of democracy. “The outcome of the 2023 elections in which more than 10 governors […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/ive-no-fears-nigerians-will-defend-our-democracy-buhari/feed/ 0 700 indigent women, children get free medical care in Abuja https://freedomonline.com.ng/700-indigent-women-children-get-free-medical-care-in-abuja/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=700-indigent-women-children-get-free-medical-care-in-abuja https://freedomonline.com.ng/700-indigent-women-children-get-free-medical-care-in-abuja/#respond Sun, 16 Apr 2023 19:02:48 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=190603 The International Centre for Islamic Culture and Education (ICICE) has offered free medical treatment to over 700 indigent women, children and the elderly in Karmo, Abuja. The center is the custodian of Al-Noor Mosque, Abuja. Addressing newsman during the exercise, Dr Mohammed Ibrahim, Chairman of the Medical Outreach Committee, said most of the beneficiaries have […]

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