Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has authorized the immediate dismissal of the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Barrister C.O.C. Akaolisa. This announcement was made public through an official press release issued by the Commissioner for Information, Public Orientation, and Strategy, Declan Emelumba. The press release directed the former Attorney General to transfer […]
“This pact is to protect the lives and futures of both nations” – Marwa In a significant step toward combating international drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the United Kingdom’s Home Office International Operations (HOIO) have formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in disrupting illicit drug networks between […]
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Nigeria’s First Lady and wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has doled out a cash award of Twenty-Five Million Naira to Guinness Record holder for the world’s largest art canvas, Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo Okeke. Kanyeyachukwu, a 15-year-old autistic artist, set the record in November 2024 by creating a massive painting featuring a multi-colored ribbon, the […]
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The Mastermind Community Foundation, a non-governmental organisation, has initiated a programme aimed at equipping young individuals with essential life skills to foster their personal growth and development. This initiative was launched during a one-day sensitisation event held at the Immaculate Heart Comprehensive Senior High School hall in Maryland, Lagos, targeting public school students. The foundation’s […]
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested two British citizens attempting to smuggle 92 bags of Loud, a potent cannabis strain weighing 51.10kg, into Nigeria via the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. The suspects, Mhizha Jordan Alexander Tatendra and Ayedipe Andrew Adejuwon, were detained alongside two Nigerians: Shonowo Oluwaseun […]
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has unveiled the outcomes of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) resit, conducted for candidates affected by technical disruptions. The results reveal that 99% of the examinees scored below 200 marks, and 21,082 candidates, accounting for approximately 93% of those rescheduled, were absent. In a statement issued […]
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The Nigerian government has announced plans to deepen the Lekki Deep Seaport channel from its current depth of 16.5 meters to 17 meters, with a long-term goal of reaching 19 meters. This development was disclosed by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), Abubakar Dantsoho, during his inaugural visit to the port alongside […]
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Professor Yemi Oke, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), has formally addressed a petition to Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, seeking urgent intervention concerning the alleged extortion of ₦151.5 million from Mr. Segun Okubajo, a Nigerian residing abroad. Representing Mr. Okubajo’s father, Mr. Kehinde Okubajo, the petition details an incident where four police officers […]
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American music icon Miley Cyrus has revealed how her vocal condition worsened due to unhealthy habits such as smoking and drinking at a young age. In an open conversation with Zane Lowe of Apple Music, the Used To Be Young singer disclosed her diagnosis of Reinke’s edema, a vocal cord condition that is frequently associated […]
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The Kogi State Government has firmly denied any claims suggesting a breakdown of security or law and order within the state. According to Kingsley Fanwo, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, there is no siege or unrest in the region, as all necessary security measures are actively being implemented to eliminate any threats. During a […]
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The Nigerian Federal Government has issued a stern warning to international airlines, cautioning them against transporting travelers into the country without valid entry visas. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, emphasized that any airline violating Nigeria’s immigration regulations will face immediate sanctions. Speaking during a Stakeholders’ Sensitisation Meeting on the implementation of the e-Visa system, […]
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In a strategic move to bolster real-time surveillance of suspicious financial activities, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has unveiled a draft framework titled “Baseline Standards for Automated Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Solutions“. This initiative aims to support financial institutions in adopting cutting-edge technology that improves the identification and reporting of suspicious transactions. The draft was […]
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The Dangote Refinery has implemented a fresh reduction in the cost of premium motor spirit (PMS), popularly referred to as petrol, lowering the pump price by ₦15 per litre across several regions in Nigeria. In an official announcement made yesterday, the company disclosed that, following this adjustment, petrol prices now stand at ₦875 per litre […]
