The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Nigerian Navy have launched a collaborative initiative aimed at bolstering maritime security at the nation’s busiest port, Apapa. This strategic partnership, announced on May 11, 2025, seeks to address growing concerns over smuggling, piracy, and other criminal activities that threaten the safety of Nigeria’s maritime sector. The partnership
“If I can’t fly to Makkah, then I will go by road”— Ismail Musa Shuaibu In the bustling city of Kaduna, Nigeria, amidst the rhythmic hum of sewing machines, a humble tailor named Malam Ismaila Musa Shuaibu crafted garments with precision and care. His small workshop, tucked away in one of the city’s vibrant streets,
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is expected to receive the final report on the proposed resumption of crude oil exploration in Ogoniland, Rivers State, as the federal government intensifies efforts to re-engage the long-abandoned oil-rich region. The report is being compiled by the Ogoni Dialogue Committee, led by Professor Don Baridam, following months of consultation with
Support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s anticipated re-election bid in 2027 is gaining traction, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State and a forum of academics from Southern Kaduna have thrown their weight behind his administration and endorsed his continuation in office. The endorsements came during two separate events that underscored growing
Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday, May 12, 2025, gathered in Abuja for the fifth meeting of the PDP Governors’ Forum (PDP-GF) for the year, as the party intensifies efforts to reposition itself ahead of future political contests. The meeting was held at the Conference Room of the
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda by championing the patronage of locally assembled vehicles. This bold endorsement was made during an inspection tour of made-in-Nigeria automobiles at the NCS Headquarters in Abuja. Adeniyi inspected a variety
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 43-year-old woman, Ihensekhien Miracle Obehi, for attempting to smuggle 2.523 kilograms of cocaine through the Port Harcourt International Airport in Rivers State. The suspect, who was en route to Tehran, Iran via Qatar Airways, was apprehended on Sunday, May 5, 2025, during a
Dekglobal Properties Limited has successfully completed the allocation of plots at its Sheba Estate in Iloti, Epe-Ijebu, with buyers commending the swift, transparent, and highly professional process. The company’s efficiency in handling the allocation has set a new standard in Nigeria’s often challenging property market, as investors were able to receive full documentation and official
The Niger State Government has formally commenced the airlift of its 2025 Hajj pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the first set of intending pilgrims scheduled to depart on Sunday, May 11, 2025. This was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of the Niger State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Sheikh Muhammad Awwal Aliyu, who confirmed
Tensions between nuclear-armed neighbours, India and Pakistan, took a dramatic turn on Saturday as both countries agreed to an immediate ceasefire after several days of intense cross-border hostilities involving aerial strikes, drone operations, artillery exchanges, and missile attacks. The unexpected announcement was first made by former United States President Donald Trump via his Truth Social
