Nigeria Customs Returns Over 1,599 Seized Arms to FG
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has handed over 1,599 assorted arms and 2,298 live cartridges to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and…
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Abuja, others to enjoy uninterrupted power for 11 days – AEDC
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company has said that electricity consumers in the Federal Capital Territory and neighbouring franchise areas will begin to enjoy full power supply…
Politics
2027: Group begins campaign for Ambode
The South-West Renaissance Movement (SWRN) has officially kicked off its campaign to bring former Lagos State Governor, Akinwumi Ambode, back into office, citing “unfinished business” and…
Politics
BREAKING: House of Reps Pass Tinubu’s Tax Reform Bills For Second Reading
The House of Representatives has passed the four tax reform bills presented before it by President Bola Tinubu for second reading. The bills, which include the…
Business
President Tinubu Applauds IFC’s Investment in Lagos Free Zone
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for its continued confidence in Nigeria’s economy, following its $50 million equity investment in the…
Education
Governor Idris Allocates N2.7bn for Kebbi Students Education in Egypt
Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has approved the release of N117 million for the upkeep and accommodation fees of 25 students studying at various universities…
BREAKING: National grid collapses
The nation’s electricity grid collapsed moments before noon on Wednesday, according to the X handle created for reports on the grid @NationalGridNg. “There was a ‘GRID…
Security
VIDEO: Police and Soldiers Seen Fighting At Checkpoint
A confrontation between police officers and soldiers was witnessed at a checkpoint, leading to a tense standoff. Eyewitnesses reported that the altercation, which escalated into a…
JUST IN: NEMA Receives 148 deported Nigerians
Some Nigerians including women and children stranded have been repatriated with support of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), Libyan Directorate for Combating Illegal Migration (DCIM)…
Politics
Tension As Senate Grills AIG on Disappearance of 3,907 Assault Rifles
The Senate Public Accounts Committee has rejected a request for a closed-door session by an Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) during an inquiry into the…