In response to the discovery of numerous illegal shipments, including arms and pharmaceuticals, at the Onne Port in Rivers State, Nigerian authorities have enacted rigorous emergency measures. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, confirmed that these steps are part of a…
By Adeyanju Esther The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended 56 individuals believed to be involved in internet fraud in Kwara State’s capital. This was disclosed in a statement issued by EFCC spokesperson,…
The Real Estate Developer’s Association of Nigeria (REDAN) has appointed 24 committees, comprising more than 100 members, to support the Federal Government’s efforts in addressing the housing needs of Nigerians. The President and Chairman of REDAN, Akintoye Adeoye, made this…
By Barth Ndubuwah,Port Harcourt The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said it has declared a state of emergency on Onne Port, in Rivers State, following repeated importation of ‘dangerous cargo’ through the port, thereby breaching national security. Comptroller General of Customs…
By Adeyanju Esther The Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, Justice Dehinde I. Dipeolu delivered a decisive verdict against Ikpaka Courage, a graduate of Philosophy. Courage had been convicted and sentenced to two years in prison for impersonating the renowned…
By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has warned auto dealers in the state to desist from displaying vehicles for sale on road setbacks, walkways, and other prohibited areas, threatening fines and confiscation of vehicles for non-compliance.…
In a push to address and prevent Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Lagos, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has called on community leaders to take a proactive role in tackling this pervasive issue. During a…
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo The Osun State government has instructed the Ministry of Education to conduct interviews for the teachers’ recruitment within the cutoff range established after the test. The recruitment test took place from March 27 to March 28,…
The Nigerian stock market, on Wednesday, reversed gains from previous sessions with a loss of N193 billion. Selloffs in Tier-one banking stocks namely, Zenith Bank, Access Corporation, Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO), among other declined equities were the primary drivers…
By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos Blue Line rail has transported an impressive two million passengers in its first year of operation, according to the Managing Director of the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, Abimbola Akinajo. Abimbola disclosed this in a…
