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Police rescue woman chained by brother for 16 months in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rescued a 36-year-old woman, Grace Aniekuoku, who was allegedly held in chains and confined in a room by her brother for more than 16 months in Abuja. The FCT Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Sanusi, disclosed the development on Monday, revealing that officers acted on a distress report received on June 12, 2026. According to the police chief, the report alleged that the victim, an indigene of Anambra State, was being unlawfully detained under inhumane conditions by her brother, Chinedu Aniekuoku. READ ALSO: Police launch investigation...
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Police rescue woman...

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has rescued a 36-year-old woman, Grace Aniekuoku, who was allegedly held in chains and confined in a...
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Atiku reportedly picks...

Atiku reportedly picks Amaechi as running mate for 2027 presidential election Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reportedly chosen former Minister of Transportation and ex-Governor...
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Tinubu confers national...

Tinubu confers national honours on 50 pro-democracy figures, including Dasuki, Joe Igbokwe, Dele Alake Abuja, June 12, 2026 — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred...
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Down Memory Lane

Moshood Abiola, June...

Moshood Abiola, June 12, and Nigeria's intricate journey to democratic rule General Sani Abacha receives Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (M.K.O.) Abiola at Aso Rock Villa...
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FG declares Friday...

FG declares Friday public holiday to commemorate Democracy Day The Federal Government has declared Friday a public holiday to commemorate Nigeria’s 27 years of "unbroken...
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Beyond the Asphalt:...

Beyond the Asphalt: Why Borno’s broken roads need security, not scapegoats, by Abubakar M. Kareto The recent federal approval and official flag-off of the N1.245...
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CGC Adeniyi reaffirms...

CGC Adeniyi reaffirms commitment to international cooperation, strategic partnerships at Customs Diplomatic Reception (Pictures) The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on 3 June 2026 hosted a...
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