The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a shocking attempt by two individuals to smuggle cocaine while disguising as pilgrims en route to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj. NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), made the revelation on Wednesday at the opening ceremony of the Inter-Ministerial Committee
Sixteen-year-old Chinedu Nwali has been awarded a N5 million cash prize and a full scholarship up to university level by Rainoil Limited in recognition of his exceptional artistic depiction of a Rainoil station. The presentation took place on Tuesday at the Rainoil Summit Station in Asaba, Delta State, where the Group Managing Director of Rainoil,
In Islam, the act of Qurbani, also known as Udhiyah, is a significant ritual performed during Eid al-Adha to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s (Abraham’s) unwavering devotion to Allah. The practice involves the sacrifice of an animal, typically a sheep, goat, cow, or camel, during the first three days of Eid al-Adha (10th to 13th of Dhul-Hijjah).
The Nigeria Customs Service, Murtala Muhammed Area Command (MMAC), has emerged winner of the 2025 Inter-Agency Sports Competition held at the Bashir Adeniyi Sports Arena in Lagos. The keenly contested tournament brought together staff and athletes from various government agencies, including the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has published the Value Added Tax (VAT) revenue report for the first quarter of 2025, revealing that three states, Lagos, Rivers, and Oyo generated more than 80 percent of the total VAT collected in the country within the period. According to the report, Nigeria generated a total of ₦1.47
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially handed over seven Modified Light Tactical Armoured Vehicles (LTAVs) to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s internal security architecture. The handover ceremony, which took place on Tuesday, May 28, 2025, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Police Affairs in Abuja,
The Lagos State Government has stepped up efforts to restore and promote historical monuments across the state, as part of a broader agenda to preserve the cultural identity of Nigeria’s commercial capital and position it as a top heritage tourism destination. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, accompanied by key members of his cabinet, recently led a series
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has commended the Ministry of Police Affairs for its recent donation of seven Modified Light Tactical Armoured Vehicles (LTAVs) to the Nigeria Police Force. The handover ceremony took place on May 28, 2025, at the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Police Affairs,
The Minister of State for Regional Development, Hon. Uba Maigari Ahmadu, on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, at the Government House in Maiduguri. The visit comes ahead of the official commissioning of multiple development projects executed by the North East Development Commission (NEDC) in the
In a bold move to reposition Nigeria’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, the Federal Government has announced the introduction of a monthly stipend of N45,000 for all students enrolled in technical colleges across the country. This was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Prof. Idris
