Eyewitnesses said the crash happened when a trailer reportedly lost control while descending the Kugbo hill toward Karu Bridge, ramming into several cars in the process. The impact led to a chain collision involving over 10 vehicles, leaving many of them badly damaged.

The accident caused a major traffic gridlock along the expressway, with commuters heading toward Nyanya, Mararaba, and Karu.

As of the time of filing this report, details regarding casualties or the number of people injured were yet to be officially confirmed.

The Kugbo–Karu Bridge corridor is one of the busiest routes into and out of Federal Capital Territory and has witnessed several accidents in the past, often linked to speeding and heavy-duty trucks navigating the steep descent toward the bridge.

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Developed by Footstool Estates Limited, Omnia Prime is located within the rapidly expanding Centenary City, a master-planned district positioned to become a major residential and commercial hub in the nation’s capital.

The project is being promoted as a premium real estate opportunity for individuals seeking to buy land in Abuja, build modern homes, or invest in property with strong potential for rental income and long-term capital appreciation.

According to the developers, Omnia Prime offers FCTA-approved plots, giving buyers the confidence of government-recognized documentation while securing property in a strategic location along the busy Airport Road corridor.

Designed with modern living in mind, the development will accommodate a range of housing options including terrace homes, apartments, and fully detached duplexes. The estate is currently available at pre-site, off-plan launch prices, allowing early buyers to secure property before market values adjust to the area’s growing demand.

Real estate analysts note that the Airport Road and Centenary City axis has become one of the most attractive investment corridors in Abuja due to increasing infrastructure development, improved accessibility, and rising residential demand.

With its prime location and government-approved status, Omnia Prime is positioned to appeal to forward-thinking buyers looking to enter Abuja’s property market early.

Industry observers say developments in emerging districts like Centenary City often witness rapid value growth once infrastructure and residential construction accelerate.

For Footstool Estates Limited, the launch of Omnia Prime represents another step in expanding access to planned residential communities that combine strategic location, modern housing options, and investment potential in Nigeria’s capital city.

The developers say early buyers stand to benefit the most, noting that once the current launch phase closes and development progresses, property prices within the estate are expected to increase significantly.

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Daily Dates Nigeria reports that the blockade by the security operatives was to restrict movement following the planned protest being spearheaded by Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, and other activists demanding the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.

The Three Arms Zone, Bullet Bus stop, Eagle Square, Aso Drive, National Assembly Gates and access road leading to Aso Rock were all blocked.

Many workers in the capital city from Keffi-Nyanya axis returned to their homes in anger after waiting for several hours and unable to access their workplaces because of the gridlock stretching from AYA to Mararaba in Karu local government in Nassarawa.

Combined security operatives of the Military, Nigerian Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Road Safety Corps and soldiers barricaded the Keffi-Nyanya expressway at different points making it difficult for free flow of traffic.

Most civil servants and business owners working in Abuja were prevented by the barricades mounted at the Nyanya-Mararaba boundary checkpoint at Kugbo.

Similar frustrating experiences were reported at Bwari, Dutse and parts of Kubwa and the Airport road as commuters spent hours in traffic jam while many of them were unable to access the city centre.

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The incident has destroyed no fewer than 10 vehicles, raising fears of multiple casualties.

As of the time of this report, fire service personnel and security officials had yet to arrive at the scene.

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Daily Dates Nigeria reports that Nyesom Wike, has signed 5,481 Certificates of Occupancy (Cs of O) between August 2023 and December 2024.

The minister’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Mr. Lere Olayinka, disclosed in a statement in Abuja, on Tuesday.

Olayinka said that the figure was 2,919 less than the 8,400 C of O signed by the FCT Administration in 13 years from 2010 to 2023.

“From May 2010 to May 2015, a total of 5,655 C of O were produced and signed, while 1,174 were signed between 2015 and May 2019.

“Also, a total of 1,571 C of O were signed between May 2019 and May 2023.

“Meanwhile, from May 2023 when President Tinubu assumed office to December 31, 2024, a total of 5,481 C of O were signed by the FCT Minister,” he said.

The spokesman added that once a payment was made, a land allottee would get his or her C of O within two weeks.

He noted that land allottees were not encouraged to pay for their C of O because it took several years to process.

“This has changed in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

“Also, even sourcing information on when a C of O is collected and details of the collector that used to take months, can now be done within 72 hours,” he said.

He said that in the next few weeks, land allottees whose C of O were ready for collection would begin to receive an SMS informing them that their titled documents were ready.

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Eyewitnesses recounted the chaotic scene, with people being rendered homeless and some beaten by police. Tear gas was allegedly used to intimidate residents, forcing them to vacate their homes.

The demolition is linked to the Federal Housing Authority Golden Jubilee Estate project, a 200-hectare development initiative. However, residents claim that the court has yet to determine the status of land allocation and ownership.

Despite the ongoing legal dispute, NUGA Best, backed by the FHA, has commenced demolition, leaving residents outraged and concerned about their rights.

This incident raises concerns about the protection of citizens’ rights and the role of government agencies in land disputes.

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Eyewitnesses say the demolition exercise carried out by the Nigeria’s Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike around the building caused the collapse.

Nyesom has been accused of demolishing houses in the Lugbe area of Abuja without a prior notice.

Workers around the collapsed building are trying to rescue victims trapped.

Another eyewitness said: “It happened at about 1:00 pm. As a result of the unscheduled demolition owners of some of the demolished houses while trying to salvage what is salvageable and are being hustled by scavengers in their numbers.

No government rescue team has arrived the scene as at the time of reporting the incident.

Details later.

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Special Adviser to the President, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, in a Statement on Sunday afternoon disclosed that: “Nigeria, with the support of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT), is organizing a high-level African counter-terrorism summit under the theme, ‘Strengthening Regional Cooperation and Institution Building to Address the Evolving Threat of Terrorism’, in Abuja, from April 22 to April 23.

He said the “objective of the summit is to enhance multilateral counter-terrorism cooperation and reshape the international community’s collective response to terrorism in Africa, while emphasizing the importance of African-led and African-owned solutions.

“The summit will provide a platform to review the nature and severity of the threat of terrorism on the continent, with a view to agreeing on concrete strategic priorities and measures to address this scourge. It will also foster deeper regional collaboration, enhancing the institutional capacity of member states and facilitating the exchange of best practices and knowledge to combat the multifaceted threat of terrorism in Africa.

“Heads of state and government and high-level government officials across Africa, representatives of international organizations and multilateral institutions, members of the diplomatic corps, and members of civil society groups are expected to attend the summit.

“Ms. Amina Mohammed, the United Nations Deputy Secretary-General, will attend the event.

“Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser, and Mr. Vladimir Voronkov, the Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism, UNOCT, will deliver the concluding remarks at the end of the summit.

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Police Public Relations Officer for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Josephine Adeh made the disclosure on Sunday.

She said that the “Al-Kadriyar sisters were released around midnight of Saturday.”

Last week, news emerged that Nabeeha, one of the six sisters, was killed by the abductors.

Some of the victims kidnapped in the Bwari area, were also rescued by security personnel from the Kajuru forest in Kaduna state.

“Following the relentless advancement of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command Anti-Kidnapping squad in a concerted effort with troops of the Nigerian Army, on the heels of the kidnappers that struck the Zuma 1 area in the Bwari Area Council on the 2nd of January 2024, the FCT Police has rescued the victims and reunited them with their families,” the statement reads.

“The operatives successfully rescued the victims around Kajuru forest in Kaduna state at about 11:30 pm on Saturday 20th January 2024.

The sisters were abducted alongside their dad and some residents of the community.

The kidnappers had subsequently handed the family a deadline for the payment of N60 million  ransom.

After killing the Nabeeha, the bandits reportedly raised the ransom from N60 million to N100 million, while threatening to kill the remaining sisters.

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The affected building is said to be housing many apartments while the ground floor was full of shops.

Meanwhile, a Facebook user and former aide to the immediate-past Minister of the FCT, Ikharo Attah, said thirty seven persons have so far been rescued and evacuated to hospital, while others were still trapped. He confirmed that a rescue team and other first responders were on ground at about 2am carrying out rescue operations.

‘’So far 37 persons have so far been evacuated to Hospital, Two ‘Fatally injured’. Others reportedly still trapped

Rescue team and others are on ground.

“Rescue operations on but slowly due to ongoing rain.

“They are making frantic efforts at getting an excavator to remove people from the rubble’’

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