Ogun customs generates ₦259.8m revenue, seizes contraband worth ₦4.63bn in three months
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun I Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has generated ₦259.78 million in revenue and seized smuggled goods with a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦4.63 billion between April 1 and June 23, 2026. Speaking during a press briefing in Idiroko on Wednesday, the Acting Customs Area Controller, […]
US judge blocks Trump administration from making arrests at immigration courts
A federal judge in California on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from making arrests at immigration courts across the United States.
Brent crude falls below $75 for first time since Middle East war
Brent slid 3.1 percent to $74.73, extending its fall since the United States and Iran last week struck a deal to end the conflict that began on February 28.
Ebola: Tinubu’s Presidential Committee timely, crucial for preparedness — Abayomi
BY Chioma Obinna The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, on Wednesday described President Bola Tinubu’s decision to set up a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Preparedness as a timely and strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s health security. Abayomi made the remarks in a post on his X handle (@ProfAkinAvayomi) while reacting to […]
Terrorists, financiers have no safe haven in Nigeria’s financial system — FG
The Federal Government has declared that terrorists and their financiers will find no safe haven within Nigeria’s financial system after the United States imposed sanctions on two Bureau de Change firms and an individual previously designated by Nigerian authorities over alleged terrorism financing.
2027: Yayi remains candidate to beat in Ogun governorship race — Support group
Founder of the Zee 1 for YAYI Support Group, Azeez Ayomikun Ibrahim, has declared that Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, remains the leading candidate to beat ahead of the 2027 Ogun State governorship election.
Full list: APC 88, ADC 9, PDP 5, NDC 4, as Akpabio swears in four new senators
The composition of the Senate shifted further in favour of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Wednesday following the swearing-in of four new senators, bringing the party’s strength in the upper legislative chamber to 88 members.
Police promise to end Plateau killings
Mr Maurice Dankwambo, the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) in charge of Zone 4, said this during a visit to Gov. Caleb Mutfwang on Wednesday in Jos.
Oyo CAN directs churches to beef up security, suspend late activities
The communique was jointly signed by the CAN Chairman, Rev. Elisha Ogundiya, and the Secretary, Very Rev. Samuel Owolabi.
Alleged misappropriation: Court adjourns Ganduje, 7 others’ trial until Oct.14
The trial of former Kano State governor Abdullahi Ganduje and seven others over alleged misappropriation suffered a setback on Wednesday as the State High Court adjourned the case until Oct. 14.
Oborevwori inaugurates Zenith Bank’s 19th Delta branch in Osubi
Says State Open For More Investments Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday inaugurated the Osubi branch of Zenith Bank Plc in Okpe Local Government Area, describing the development as a strong endorsement of the state’s economic potential and investor-friendly environment. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Governor Oborevwori said the opening of the […]
