Ogun Police warn against criminal exploitation of 2027 polls
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Police Command has warned political actors against allowing criminal elements to exploit the electoral process to cause violence or undermine public safety ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, gave the warning at a two-day workshop on “Elections, Security, the Law, Stakeholders & […]
FG’s review of excise duty on tobacco commendable, but…— ERA/FoEN
The Environmental Rights Action/Friends of the Earth Nigeria, ERA/FoEN, has commended the Federal Government over the upward review of excise duty on tobacco products in the newly-announced rates which also affects alcohol.
Russia cracks down on 800 World Cup ticket sites
Russia has cracked down on more than 800 websites illegally offering World Cup tickets when their general sale resumed after a six week wait.
Expert traces cause of miscarriages to blood group
Dr Titilope Ademoroti, a family physician at King’s Care Hospital Ltd., Abuja, has advised women to be conscious of their blood group during pregnancy to avoid miscarriages.
Police neutralize Port Harcourt militant general & kidnap kingpin
Operatives of the Police Intelligence Response Team have have engaged a Militant General and Sea Piracy Kingpin in a gun battle in Port Harcourt and fatally injured him as he attempted to prevent his arrest.
Land Use Charge: Lagos okays 50% reduction on cmmercial Charges, 25% for Owner-Occupier, manufacturing concerns
Following extensive deliberations with stakeholders on the new rates payable by property owners under the Lagos State Land Use Charge (LUC) Law, the State Government on Thursday announced a major reduction in the rates and as well waived the penalty for late payments across board.
