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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) at Tincan Island Command announced it intercepted 16 containers loaded with illicit drugs, unregistered pharmaceuticals, and other contraband valued at over N4 billion in duty-paid value between May 17 and October 23, 2024. Customs Area Controller Dera Nnadi, speaking to reporters in Apapa, Lagos, on Thursday, also highlighted a record-breaking […]
The potential return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency may have significant global economic impacts, especially for Nigeria. In a recent analysis by FXTM, Senior Market Analyst Lukman Otunuga cautioned that Trump’s expected policies, which prioritize increased U.S. energy production, could drive up domestic supply, pushing oil prices down. This scenario would be challenging […]
The Osun State Amotekun Corps has announced the arrest of Olalekan Hassan, a 27-year-old suspect, for allegedly engaging in multiple armed robbery operations in several communities across the state. According to a statement released on Thursday by the Corps spokesperson, Idowu Yusuf, Hassan was apprehended following coordinated efforts based on credible intelligence. Prior to his […]
The Lagos State Safety Commission has sanctioned Julius Berger Nigeria Plc over the tragic death of engineer Olalekan Oloruntoba, who died while operating a crane at an Ijora Yard facility on September 23, 2024. Initial reports suggested Oloruntoba’s death was caused by a crane collapse, but the commission’s investigation revealed that the fatality occurred when […]
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) announced that 899,000 doses of the Mpox vaccine have been allocated to nine African countries, including Nigeria, as part of efforts to manage the current surge. This move is supported by key partners like Gavi, UNICEF, and WHO to ensure effective and equitable use of […]
In a powerful concession speech on Wednesday, U.S. Vice President and defeated Democratic candidate Kamala Harris pledged a seamless transfer of power to President-elect Donald Trump. Speaking to a supportive crowd at her alma mater, Howard University, in Washington, she encouraged her followers to continue advocating for their ideals despite the election’s outcome. “We must […]
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has urged the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to suspend its strike action, warning that it could jeopardize the health of over 20 million residents who rely on medical services in the state. The governor addressed the issue during a joint broadcast with radio journalists, expressing disappointment over the NMA’s decision […]
Former U.S. President Barack Obama expressed disappointment over Donald Trump’s electoral victory, marking a stark shift from his own hopes for the election’s outcome. Obama emphasized the foundational democratic principle of a peaceful transfer of power, implicitly contrasting Trump’s approach after his 2020 loss to Joe Biden, a loss Trump never formally conceded, leading to […]
Three major oil marketers, AYM Shafa Limited, A. A. Rano Limited, and Matrix Petroleum Services Limited—have petitioned the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit filed by Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals. The marketers assert that Dangote’s push to dominate petroleum importation would destabilize Nigeria’s oil sector. They argue that a monopoly would […]
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed officers and personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to don black bands for a seven-day period in mourning for the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. This directive, conveyed through a statement by Force Public Relations Officer Muyiwa Adejobi on Thursday, serves as a […]
