The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 16 containers of contraband valued at more than N10 billion and arrested five suspects in connection with the seizures at the Apapa Port in Lagos. Comptroller-General of Customs Bashir Adeniyi disclosed this at a news conference on Monday. He state that the seizures
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, has expressed sadness over the death of an Assistant Comptroller-General of Immigration, Mr. Dada Joseph Olutayo, describing his sudden death as collosal. Governor Adeleke said the demise of Mr. Dada is a big loss, particularly to the Immigration Service, where his towering service contributed
No fewer than 500 visually-impaired persons, on Monday, blocked airport roads in Lagos, demanding that the Federal Government should prioritise welfare of people living with disability. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the peaceful protesters were from Farmcraft Center for the Blind. The protest disrupted activities at the
Governor Dapo Abiodun on Monday sworn in three new additional judges into the Ogun State judiciary with a charge that the people must see them as the hope for justice, the shield against oppression, and the assurance that right will always prevail over might. The new judges are Mr. Julius
Multiple people have been confirmed dead after a tanker explosion in Dan Magaji, Zaria, Kaduna State, eyewitnesses report. The incident occurred at about 8:30 a.m. on Monday near Rochas Foundation School, along the Kaduna–Kano expressway bypass from Kwangila to Dan Magaji. According to accounts shared with security analyst Zagazola Makama,
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has explained why his administration is committed to the revitalisation of education in Edo State, with a special focus on the revival of the College of Education, Igueben in Edo Central Senatorial District of the State. Governor said the pivotal role the institution will
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has reviewed the results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) earlier released on Monday. Speaking with reporters on Friday in Lagos, Head of National Office (Nigeria) Dr Amos Dangut, said with the review, 62.96 percent of the candidates who sat
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has debunked recent reports alleging a shutdown of its operations, assuring the public and market stakeholders that its activities remain fully active and stable. According to a statement by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina, the refinery’s management emphatically denied claims that truck
Fuji music icon, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, has tendered an apology for an incident involving him at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on August 5, 2025, while firmly denying claims that he was carrying alcohol. In a statement personally signed on Friday, the renowned
Israel’s Security Cabinet has approved a plan to take over Gaza City, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said in a statement on Friday. The Israel Defense Forces would prepare for the takeover while distributing humanitarian assistance to civilians outside the combat zones, according to the statement. But in a swift