Illegal mining: Niger government orders closure after deadly attack on officers
The Niger government has condemned a deadly attack at Zuzungi Kataeregi mining site in Katcha LGA, ordering its temporary closure. This is contained in a statement on Friday by Permanent…
Troops kill scores of terrorists, nab 38, rescue 50 victims in 1 week – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says troops of the Armed Forces have in the last one week neutralised scores of terrorists, apprehended 38 suspects and rescued over 50 kidnapped victims in coordinated…
Tinubu meets Elumelu, discuss tax reforms, power, SMEs
President Bola Tinubu on Friday met with Mr Tony Elumelu, Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group PLC, to advance plans for economic growth and tax reforms aimed at strengthening…
Customs unveils One-Stop Shop for customs operations in Lagos
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adeniyi, says full implementation of the One-Stop Shop (OSS) will make customs operations paperless and significantly enhance trade facilitation. Speaking while inaugurating the One-Stop…
Alleged extortion: NCoS CG orders immediate probe of officers at Kuje Prison
Mr. Sylvester Nwakuche, the Controller-General, Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), on Friday, ordered the immediate investigation of his officers at Kuje Correctional Centre accused of extorting inmates in the facility. The…
Police nabs 2 suspected kidnappers, recover firearms in Ondo community
The Police Command in Ondo State says it has arrested two suspected kidnappers, and recovered firearms and live ammunition in Odo Ala, Ayede Town in Akure North Local Government Area…
2027 Polls: INEC Fixes 20th February for Presidential, National Assembly Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has formally released the Notice of Election and the Timetable and Schedule of Activities for the 2027 General Elections, setting February 20, 2027, as…
Anambra records highest prevalence rate of HIV in South East – AIDS Foundation
…Calls for responsible sexual behaviour, condom use The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has called for responsible sexual behaviour and increased condom use as Anambra records a 2.4 per cent HIV…
Alleged extortion of inmates: Lawyer demands investigation of officers at Kuje Prison
A legal practitioner, Mr. Bala Dakum, has asked the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) to investigate its officers at the Kuje Correctional Centre over alleged extortion of inmates and gross misconduct….
Oil prices drop on report that OPEC+ leaning toward resumption in oil output increases
Oil prices fell on Friday after a Reuters report said OPEC+ was leaning towards resuming oil production increases, while investor concerns softened over the risks of a U.S.-Iran conflict that…