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WATCH: Residents fret as Shi’ites set police car ablaze in Abuja

Shi’ite protesters set fire to a police vehicle in Wuse II, Abuja on Tuesday.

Gas explosion in Abuja restaurant leaves pregnant woman, 10 others, severely injured

The explosion was said to have occurred as workers at Rosy Restaurant in Area 11 went about the day’s business.

Court arraigns woman for allegedly selling baby for N650,000 in Abuja

Akwaja Adaeze was arraigned before the court over allegations that she abducted and sold a minor for N650,000.

Man who climbed mast in protest against Buhari descends

Nura Ilyasu, 28, was seen high up the mast on Wednesday and refused to come down despite pleas.

Abuja residents experience building vibrations, fear possible earthquake

Residents in several parts of Abuja have said they experience occasional vibrations of buildings and the ground.

Unidentified truck driver flee after crushing pregnant woman to death

A truck driver and his assistant are currently on the run after they crushed a pregnant woman to death in Abuja.

Wife seeks divorce over husband’s refusal to pray five times daily, battery

‎Angyan told the court that whenever Abdullahi is drunk, he beats her up mercilessly.

Abuja Flood: Two dead bodies retrieved, others missing after downpour

The victims were inside a Toyota Siena when the flood swept the vehicle away during Saturday’s downpour.

Abuja real estate agent arrested for impersonating EFCC boss, Magu

Idowu had allegedly in the assumed capacity swindled unsuspecting victims of their hard earned income.

Apo Killings: FG pays N135m compensation to relatives, survivors four years after

Security operatives had killed eight persons during a raid of an uncompleted building in September 2013.

Former House of Reps member slumps, dies in his Abuja home

Ogunewe, a two-time member of the House of Representatives, was found lifeless on Tuesday evening.

Court jails repeat offender, 27, for snatching woman’s handbag

The judge did not give the convict an option of fine because he was not a first-time offender.

JUSTICE: Judge orders police to pay victim of SARS harassment N3million

SARS operatives had ordered Efobi to remove his sandals, sit on a bare floor, and also seized his handset.

Soldier, 3 others die in road accident involving 19 vehicles in Abuja

FRSC blamed the accident on brake failure, reckless over-speeding and loss of concentration.

ICPC arraigns civil servant for presenting fake ICAN certificate for job upgrade

The desperation for a job upgrade allegedly prompted James forge a certificate of membership of ICAN.

Man steals girlfriend’s phone after buying her plate of food in Abuja

Bidem has bagged 3-month imprisonment for stealing his girlfriend’s cell phone valued at N47,000.

EXTORTION: Fake Police officer faces trial over N15,000 bribe

The suspect allegedly collected a valid driver’s license from an unsuspecting victim.

Nigeria International Petroleum Summit: Long queues miraculously disappear in Abuja

Abuja residents are certain the queues will be back.