The Nigerian Customs Service, Area 2 Command, based in Onne, Rivers State, reported a revenue generation of over ₦190 billion in the first quarter of 2025. The command also announced the interception of 20 containers containing illegal goods, with an estimated value of ₦10.2 billion. The revelation was made by Comptroller Mohammed Babandede, the Customs
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has appointed a new Chief of Staff and Special Adviser to the throne. This development was disclosed through a statement issued by the monarch’s former Chief of Staff, Rotimi Osuntola, on Wednesday. The statement, titled ‘Re: My New Role as Special Adviser to His Imperial Majesty, The Alaafin
A 20-year-old woman, Joy Ikoja, has been remanded in prison by a Magistrate’s Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, after being accused of causing severe injury to her boyfriend, Ibrahim Usman, during a violent altercation. Ikoja was arraigned on Tuesday before the court by the Ekiti State Police Command on charges related to inflicting harm on
Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, a prominent chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and former Governor of Kano State, has urged for calm in Plateau State, following a surge in violent incidents that have claimed numerous lives and caused widespread destruction. In a statement shared on his official Facebook page on Tuesday, Kwankwaso expressed
The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) has called on the Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, to prioritize the full implementation of the National Health Act 2014. The association believes that the full execution of the Act is critical in addressing the numerous health challenges faced by the nation and in
Kano State Government has vowed to take swift and stern action against any teacher or school staff member found guilty of sexual harassment in schools, warning that offenders will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. This declaration was made by the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf on Student Matters,
President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to renowned businessman and philanthropist, Dr. Oladele Fajemirokun, as he marks his 75th birthday. The President praised Fajemirokun for his significant contributions to Nigeria’s private sector and national development, acknowledging his enduring legacy of excellence. In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo
Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has strongly criticized Dr. Reuben Abati following remarks made about his involvement in the repatriation of trafficked children. Dr. Abati, during an appearance on Arise Television, compared VeryDarkMan’s enthusiasm for the cause to that of controversial singer Portable. In response, VeryDarkMan expressed his displeasure, emphasizing
The Federal Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to addressing the escalating security challenges across Nigeria, emphasizing enhanced investments in military assets, personnel training, and intelligence infrastructure. Speaking at the first quarter media stakeholders’ seminar for top media executives in Abuja, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, underscored the administration’s resolve to
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised an alarm over the circulation of counterfeit Artemether/Lumefantrine tablets in Nigeria, sold under the brand name Aflotin 20/120. The agency disclosed this development via its official Twitter handle, emphasizing that the fake drugs were discovered and reported to NAFDAC by Ajanta Pharma
