Equal trading opportunities will address terrorism in Africa – GIABA
The Director General of Inter-governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa, GIABA, Dr. Abdullahi Shehu has said that provision of equal trading opportunities for developing countries in Africa would help to address the problem of terrorism in the continent. Shehu stated this in an address at the United Nations Security Council meeting on combating terrorism in Africa held in New York.
European Commission opens fresh one-stop-shop on export to EU
THE European Commission has launched the new version of the Export Helpdesk, a free one-stop-shop online service to businesses in developing countries on how to export to the European Union.
Customs destroys N11.5m smuggled frozen turkey
THE Oyo/Osun command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, said it has destroyed a load of frozen turkey worth N11.5 million.
Baker jailed over bromate
The Federal High Court in Osogbo, Osun State, has convicted an Osogbo bread baker, Mr. Afolabi Nurudeen, for obstructing officials of National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, in the course of performing their duties.
Flood: Commuters stranded on Keffi-Abuja Expressway
Commuters on Keffi-Abuja Expressway at Mararaba, which borders Abuja, got stranded following a downpour, yesterday, that caused flooding which cut off access to the road.
Kano arms cache belongs to Hezbollah — DSS
Director of Department of State Services, DSS, in Kano, Mr. Bassey Etang, has said the weapons of mass destruction discovered in a bunker at a Lebanese residence in Kano, Tuesday, belong to international terrorist organisation, Hezbollah.
Lagos acquires 8 life raft boats for rescuing flood victims
Lagos State Government has purchased eight life raft boats and other rescue equipment for rescue operations during flood disaster and boat mishap in the state.
S -Court hears PDP, Okorocha suit, June 4
ABUJA—SUPREME Court has slated June 4 to hear the suit between Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo State and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, even as a group of lawyers loyal to former governor of the state, Ikedi Ohakim, Thursday, served a petition to the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN.
Mutu wants loo pipe baby
EX-Chelsea ace Adrian Mutu has told of his wish to adopt the miracle tot who was flushed down a loo and survived , reports claim.The infant was miraculously rescued after he was cut was from the pipe by frantic emergency in Jinhua, in China’s eastern province of Zhejiang.
Chelsea: Mourinho signs £40m 4-year deal
JOSE MOURINHO is Chelsea’s new boss — and that’s official! The Special One sealed a spectacular £40million four-year deal on Tuesday night.
Customs intercepts vehicles conveying 56,750 live ammunition
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service has impounded a vehicle loaded with 56,750 rounds of ammunition at Saki in Oke Ogun area of Oyo State.
