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Nigeria Vs Ghana: FCTA directs staff to close by 1:00 pm
Nigeria Vs Ghana: FCTA directs staff to close by 1:00 pm
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has directed its staff to close work at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 29, to enable them to root for the Super Eagles in their match against the Black Stars of Ghana.
This is contained in a circular signed by the FCTA Director, Human Resource Management, Malam Muhammad Bashir, on Monday in Abuja.
The circular read in parts: “Arising from the need to extend overwhelming support and solidarity to the Nigeria National Football Team (Super Eagles) … I am directed to convey approval for early closure of work on Tuesday, March 29, 2022.
“For emphasis, all offices across the Secretariats, Departments and Agencies of the FCT Administration are to be closed for work by 12p.m.being Tuesday, March 29, 2022, to enable staff to proceed to National Stadium and watch the scheduled football match which will kick-off at 4:00 pm.”
The circular, however, said that services would still be rendered by officers attached to the offices of the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, Minister of State, Dr Ramatu Aliyu and the Permanent Secretary, Mr Olusade Adesola.
Elderly Man Abducted by kidnappers n in Sabon Gari, Zaria
By Zagazola Makama
In a disturbing incident early this morning, an elderly man was kidnapped from his residence in Hayin Ojo, Sabon Gari, Zaria.
Police sources said the attack occurred at approximately 0130hrs when a group of armed men invaded the area, firing sporadically, and abducted Alhaji Saidu Mai Gold, aged 65.
The source said that the victim’s relative, reported the incident to the Sabon Gari Police Division around 0800hrs. In response, the Division’s Patrol Team was swiftly mobilized to the scene.
Efforts are currently ongoing to locate and rescue the victim.
Elderly Man Abducted by kidnappers n in Sabon Gari, Zaria
Two Suspected Kidnappers Arrested in Lere LGA, Kauru
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives in Lere LGA have successfully apprehended two suspected bandits following a tip-off from local hunters.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspects, identified as Sani Liman, 23, of Unguwan Fa Raminkura, and Murtala Magaji, alias Seto, 25, of Dambata Galadimawa Village in Kauru LGA, were arrested on April 15, 2025, at approximately 1330hrs.
The sources said Police personnel from Saminaka acted swiftly and arrested the suspects
Preliminary investigation has indicated that the two men may be linked to recent kidnapping activities in the region.
Police sources said that they are currently in police custody and will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
Two Suspected Kidnappers Arrested in Lere LGA, Kauru
Terrorist Attack on Mandafuma Bridge, Biu
By: Zagazola Makama
Terrorists suspected to be affiliated with ISWAP detonated an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) on the Mandafuma Bridge, located along the Biu-Damboa road, at approximately 2:20 AM on Tuesday.
The explosion completely destroyed the bridge, severing the link between Mandafuma Village and Biu Town.
This act of terrorism was aimed at disrupting movement along the route, impeding access for both motorists and passengers. It also serves to hinder military reinforcements traveling through the area.
Terrorist Attack on Mandafuma Bridge, Biu
Elderly Man Abducted by kidnappers n in Sabon Gari, Zaria
Two Suspected Kidnappers Arrested in Lere LGA, Kauru
Terrorist Attack on Mandafuma Bridge, Biu
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