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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, has recorded a significant breakthrough in its anti-smuggling operations, intercepting various contraband items with a cumulative Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦6.77 billion. Speaking during a press briefing at the Idiroko border, the Acting Customs Area Controller, Olukayode Afeni, revealed that the command secured 73 seizures […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a stern warning to members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), urging them to prioritize party cohesion and avoid actions that could “wreck the boat” as internal primary elections commence nationwide. The President’s message, delivered ahead of key party contests in May 2026, emphasizes that personal ambitions must not […]
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the nation’s “chief marketer” during the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda. Speaking on the sidelines of the summit, Oyedele highlighted the President’s proactive approach to economic diplomacy, noting that he is actively showcasing Nigeria’s […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the 2027 presidential ambition of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, describing it as “dead on arrival.” Wike’s comments signal a definitive fracture in the once-formidable relationship between the two key leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) G5 group. Speaking during a recent media […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the registration of 184,064 new voters in Benue State as the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise enters its final phase. This update was provided by the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Benue State, Professor Sam Egwu, during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the commission’s headquarters in Makurdi. […]
Public schools across several communities in Delta State are operating in deplorable conditions, with many pupils learning in roofless classrooms and sitting on bare floors despite a sharp increase in government spending on education over the past three years. Findings from affected communities revealed widespread infrastructure decay, shortage of teachers, lack of desks and chairs, […]
Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, a presidential aspirant under the platform of African Democratic Congress, ADC, on Wednesday declared that Nigeria requires a competent and unifying leader to address worsening economic hardship and insecurity ahead of the 2027 general election. He made the remarks in Abuja shortly after submitting his expression of interest and nomination forms to contest […]
The Federal Government has announced plans to relaunch its free satellite television service on June 17 in Abuja as part of efforts to expand access to digital broadcasting across Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this on Wednesday after inspecting the facility situated near the headquarters of National […]
Lagos is set to host the inaugural edition of the Lagos Entertainment Association Games and Awards (LEAGA) in September 2026, organisers have announced. The event, endorsed by the Lagos State Sports Commission, is designed to bring together stakeholders in the entertainment and creative industries through sports, recreation and networking activities. Organisers said LEAGA would serve […]
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank of Agriculture, Ayo Sotinrin, has assured retired staff of the institution that outstanding 53-month pension arrears owed under the Defined Pension Scheme will be settled by the end of June 2026. The assurance was given during a meeting between the bank’s management and representatives of two […]
