Customs Intercepts Smuggled Pangolins in Ogun, Hands Endangered Animals to Conservation Centre
Operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit Zone A, Ikeja has intercepted four live pangolins on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at Alapa Creek in Ajilete community, Ogun State, following a targeted anti-smuggling patrol aimed at curbing illegal wildlife trafficking. The interception occurred at about 18:33 hours when a Customs patrol team, acting on […]
EIL Secures $350m Deal to Drive Major Dangote Refinery Expansion
Engineers India Limited (EIL) has been appointed to oversee a massive expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lagos, Nigeria, a project that will more than double the facility’s production capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day. The Indian engineering company confirmed the development in a statement on Monday, announcing […]
Tragedy Strikes Lagos Naming Ceremony as Suspected Cult Attack Claims One LifeTragedy Strikes Lagos Naming Ceremony as Suspected Cult Attack Claims One Life
A man identified as Saheed, popularly known as Emiloju, died after he was attacked during a child-naming ceremony in the Orile Iganmu area of Lagos State on Wednesday, January 14, in what residents believe was a clash linked to rival cult groups. The incident occurred in the Alagba community where the victim had joined friends […]
Oyetola Inaugurates Nigerian Shippers’ Council Board, Tasks Members on Port Efficiency
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Monday inaugurated the new Governing Board of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) in Abuja, charging members to strengthen regulatory oversight and help reduce the cost of doing business at Nigerian ports. The ceremony, held in the nation’s capital, marked the formal constitution of the board […]
Any decision on Greenland belongs to Denmark, says UK PM
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has reiterated that the future status of Greenland is a matter exclusively for Denmark and the people of Greenland, amid growing international debate over the Arctic territory’s strategic importance. Speaking at a press conference at 10 Downing Street on Monday, Starmer stressed the principle of sovereignty and self-determination, stating […]