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NSCDC suspends officer over alleged Kubwa market shooting

NSCDC has suspended an officer following his arrest over an alleged shooting at a Kubwa market. Police investigation and internal disciplinary proceedings remain separate.

Abuja Ebola: Swiss Government Confirms Patient Is Diplomat’s Wife as Infection Source Remains Unknown

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The confirmed Abuja Ebola patient is a Swiss diplomat’s wife, but conflicting travel accounts and an unproven Entebbe link leave the source of infection unresolved.

Nigeria Ebola Case: High-Risk Contacts Quarantined as FCT Containment Continues

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Health authorities say high-risk contacts linked to Nigeria’s confirmed imported Ebola case have been quarantined, while no community transmission has been announced.

Faulty Abuja Traffic Lights Raise Safety and Congestion Concerns

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Several Abuja junctions are operating with damaged or malfunctioning signals, leaving motorists and pedestrians to navigate increased uncertainty while authorities work on repairs.

Nigeria Ebola Case: 46 Contacts Face 21-Day Flight Restriction

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Nigeria has expanded containment measures around its confirmed imported Ebola case as aviation authorities restrict 46 identified contacts from flying for 21 days.

Nigeria Confirms Ebola Case in Abuja, Monitors 44 Close Contacts

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Nigeria has confirmed an imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease in Abuja, with the patient isolated and 44 close contacts identified for monitoring as authorities intensify surveillance.

One injured in Wuse II Abuja building incident, NEMA says structure partially pulled down

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NEMA says one worker suffered minor injuries and no death was recorded at a Wuse II construction site. What happened before the emergency response remains unclear.

FCT school disruption continues as teachers’ strike divides labour

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Public-school disruption remains active in parts of the FCT as an unresolved dispute over teachers’ promotion and welfare continues. Labour is divided, with NLC and NUT backing the strike while TUC has directed its affiliates to work.

FCT Strike Continues as NUT, ASUSS Split Over Teachers’ Promotion Dispute

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The FCT strike has entered a new phase as teachers’ unions split over the action. NUT remains aligned with the strike while ASUSS has told its members to resume duties.

FCT NLC Strike Enters Second Day Over Teachers’ Promotion Dispute

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An indefinite strike called by the FCT NLC has entered its second day, but a rival teachers’ union has directed members to work as questions persist over promotion policy and the implementation of concessions announced by the administration.