Customs seizes N172m smuggled goods, moves to strengthen blue economy
By Ike Uchechukwu The Nigeria Customs Service has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s blue economy by intensifying anti-smuggling operations and declaring zero tolerance for illicit activities along the eastern waterways. The Service made this known on Tuesday during a media briefing in Calabar by the Customs Area Controller of the Eastern Marine Command, Comptroller […]
Leave Gov Mbah alone — ALGON Deputy chair responds to Iyere
The Deputy Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Enugu State, Hon. Barr. Ugo-Ferdinand Ukwueze, has urged Comrade Kennedy Iyere to refrain from making negative remarks against the Executive Governor of Enugu State, Barr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah.
I’m alive and kicking – Pete Edochie debunks death rumours
Legendary Nollywood actor Pete Edochie has denied rumours of his death for the umpteenth time, calling out the recurring hoax.
Atiku, Makinde in separate closed-door meetings with IBB
Former Vice President who is also a Chieftain of the African Democratic Party, (ADC) Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Governor of Oyo state and Peoples Democratic Party, Engineer Sheyi Makinde, both had private but separate meetings with former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida in hill top mansion, Minna, Niger state yesterday.
Owo church attack: DSS witness identifies suspected terrorists
The witness, who said he is a member of the Ondo Security Network, tagged “Amotekun,” told a Federal High Court in Abuja that he was able to identify the 2nd defendant, Al Qasim Idris.
Nigeria loses 420,000 tonnes of fish yearly to post-harvest waste — Oyetola
The Federal Government has raised the alarm over post-harvest losses of up to 30 per cent in Nigeria’s fisheries sector, warning that the losses are worsening the nation’s fish supply deficit despite fish being a cheap source of animal protein.
N1.5m rent vs N70k minimum wage: Nigerians groan over excessive house rent in Lagos, Abuja
Nigerians are increasingly expressing frustration over soaring apartment rents in major cities, where two-bedroom flats now cost far beyond the reach of average earners.
Tinubu congratulates Seattle Seahawks players of Nigerian descent on super Bowl win
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has congratulated players of Nigerian descent who led the Seattle Seahawks to victory in Super Bowl 60 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, on Sunday.
COAS arrives in Liberia for 69th Armed Forces Day
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu has arrived in the Republic of Liberia on an official visit for the country’s 69th Armed Forces Day Celebration.
Fubara promises to fulfil Wike’s wish
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has pledged to fulfil the wish of his political leader and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Chief Nyesom Wike, by ensuring the completion of the Port Harcourt Ring Road project conceived during Wike’s administration.
NNPC Ltd reaffirms commitment to indigenous capacity
The Group Managing Director of NNPC Ltd., Mr Bayo Ojulari, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to strengthening partnerships, building indigenous capacity, and promoting gas as a key driver of Africa’s industrialisation. Ojulari gave the assurance on Tuesday in Lagos at the 10th Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC 2026). The conference, with the […]
