China-based businessman, 2 Angolans excrete 236 cocaine wraps at Kano, Abuja airports
…As NDLEA intercepts London-bound cocaine consignment sent from Lagos jail by convicted drug kingpin A China-based Nigerian businessman, Ibeanu Vincent Chukwudulue and two Angolan citizens: Mbandu Martins Makiadi and Ngoma…
Aborted census: How Tinubu can cut the losses, by Ken Ugbechie
It’s three years now since the National Population Commission, NPC, took delivery of census materials from suppliers. And about two years since ad hoc staffers were trained for what was…
Beyond borders, President Tinubu’s re-opening of Kamba borders, a stroke of economic diplomacy, by Sunday Dare
“This border reopening reflects a balanced and pragmatic approach to governance that recognises the link between economic inclusion, regional diplomacy, and national security”. The recent opening of the Kamba and…
Tinubu at Argungu festival, reaffirms commitment to food security, tourism, others
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday described the 61st Argungu International Fishing and Cultural Festival as a testament to the return of stability and normalcy in Kebbi State and across the…
A’Ibom Govt set to establish electricity regulatory commission, concession power plant – Commissioner
The Akwa Ibom Government says it has commenced the process of establishing the State’s Electricity Regulatory Commission as well as concessioning of the Ibom Power Plant. Mr. Iniobong Robson, state…
18 ships discharging petroleum products, others in Lagos ports
A total of 18 ships are discharging petroleum products and other commodities at Apapa Lekki and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said on Saturday. NPA…
NDLEA arrests 17 suspects, seizes Illicit drugs in Kano raids
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, said it has arrested 17 suspects and seized various illicit substances under its special enforcement initiative, “Operation Ramadan Mubarak.” The…
Customs intercepts 4 live Pangolins in Ogun
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko, says it intercepted four live Pangolins, an endangered species, along the Yemoamota-Abule-Igboora axis of the state. The Deputy Superintendent of…
APC Inaugurates FCT Campaign Council, Unveils Victory Roadmap for All Area Council Polls
The All Progressives Congress on Friday formally inaugurated its 138-member Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Campaign Council, alongside the unveiling of a comprehensive roadmap aimed at securing victory in all…
Police nabs 87 suspected kidnappers, rescue 30 victims in Edo
Operatives of the Police command in Edo arrested 87 suspected kidnappers and rescued 30 victims in January. The State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Monday Agbonika, disclosed this on Friday at…