3 h. ago Flooding: Rivers govt to prosecute illegal reclamation of wetlands

Tribune Online Flooding: Rivers govt to prosecute illegal reclamation of wetlands Following recent warning by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other regulatory bodies listing Rivers State among flood prone states in Nigeria, the state government has warned that it would prosecute offenders of illegal reclamation of wetlands. The warning came in the the light of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) deploying teams to […] Flooding: Rivers govt to prosecute illegal reclamation of wetlands Tribune Online

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7 h. ago NAFDAC Uncovers Illegal Chemical Syndicate, Nabs Three Suspects In Lagos

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has busted an illegal operation in Alapere, Ketu, Lagos, where fake chemicals, expired food flavours, unauthorised fertilisers, and repackaged pharmaceutical ingredients worth over N1 billion were being distributed. In a statement released on Tuesday, the agency confirmed the arrest of three suspects and the sealing […] The post NAFDAC Uncovers Illegal Chemical Syndicate, Nabs Three Suspects In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago NAFDAC uncovers fake chemicals, expired food flavours in Lagos

Tribune Online NAFDAC uncovers fake chemicals, expired food flavours in Lagos National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has uncovered an illegal operation involving... NAFDAC uncovers fake chemicals, expired food flavours in Lagos Tribune Online

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19 h. ago Gov Otu Pledges To Make Cross River Nigeria’s Coffee Capital

Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Otu has promised to make the state Nigeria’s coffee capital to emerge as a major player in the global coffee market. Governor Otu made the pledge during the launch of 30 million coffee seedlings project at the Executive Chambers of the Governor’s Office in Calabar, on Tuesday. Otu stated […]

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25 h. ago Federal Gov’t Declares Admission Into Tertiary Institutions Outside CAPS Illegal

The Federal Government has declared that any admission into Nigeria’s tertiary institutions conducted outside the Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) will be considered illegal. Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, issued the warning on Tuesday during the 2025 Policy Meeting of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Abuja. Alausa cautioned universities, polytechnics, and […]

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36 h. ago Africa launches currency marketplace to eliminate $5bn trade bottleneck

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja To dismantle one of the most entrenched barriers to intra-African trade, the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), in strategic partnership with African deep-tech pioneer Interstellar, has unveiled the PAPSS African Currency Marketplace (PACM), a revolutionary financial market infrastructure set to transform the way Africa trades. Announced on the sidelines of […] The post Africa launches currency marketplace to eliminate $5bn trade bottleneck appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago UNICROSS alumni call for Bassey’s confirmation as substantive VC

From Aniekan Aniekan, Calabar The University of Cross River State (UNICROSS) Alumni Association has unanimously backed Prof. Francisca Bassey, the acting Vice Chancellor, for confirmation as the substantive VC of the institution. Hon. Njang Ndoma, National Secretary of the Association, said their decision follows an emergency meeting of the National Executive Council (NEC). The NEC […] The post UNICROSS alumni call for Bassey’s confirmation as substantive VC appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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47 h. ago Bakassi Deep Seaport will address Nigeria’s shipping nightmare – Gov Otu

Bassey Otu, governor of Cross River state is confident in the ability of the Bakassi Deep Seaport in his state read more Bakassi Deep Seaport will address Nigeria’s shipping nightmare – Gov Otu

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47 h. ago PICTORIAL: NAF Eliminates Several Terrorists, Destroys Logistics Base In Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has eliminated several terrorists and destroyed their logistics and command centers in Borno State. A statement by the NAF Spokesman, Air Cdre Ehimen Ejodame, said the Nigerian Air Force under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), on July 6, 2025, launched precision airstrikes against key terrorist strongholds nestled in the Mandara Mountains, […]

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47 h. ago Coffee production in Nigeria gets boost as Cross River, JR Farms to plant 30m seedlings

The Coffee production industry in Nigeria is set for a transformation as the Cross River State government, in partnership with read more Coffee production in Nigeria gets boost as Cross River, JR Farms to plant 30m seedlings

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48 h. ago Cross River, JR Farms  launch initiative to cultivate 30m coffee seedlings

The Cross River State government, in partnership with a multinational agribusiness company, JR Farms, is set to lead Nigeria’s coffee revolution with the launching of an initiative to cultivate 30 million coffee seedlings across the state, marking a bold step toward reviving and expanding coffee production in the country. The flag-off of the project which […] The post Cross River, JR Farms  launch initiative to cultivate 30m coffee seedlings appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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57 h. ago Insecurity: IGP Redeploys CPs In Borno, Jigawa, Osun, C/River, Ondo

The inspector general of police, IGP Kayode Egbetukun has redeployed and posted new commissioners of police to Borno, Jigawa, Cross River, Ondo and Osun states, respectively. The newly posted commissioners of police include CP Naziru D. Abdulmajid to Borno State Command; CP Bello Rasheed Afegbua to Cross-River State Command; CP Dahiru Mohammed to Jigawa State […]

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65 h. ago Ogun Police Vows To Arrest Cultists Who Celebrate ‘777’ Anniversary On Monday

Ogun State Police Command has vowed to arrest anyone planning illegal gatherings or processions that are organised in connection with 777 cult anniversary celebration across the state. INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that the 777 date, which falls on the seventh day of the seventh month of every year has been linked to violent conflicts in some […] The post Ogun Police Vows To Arrest Cultists Who Celebrate ‘777’ Anniversary On Monday appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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69 h. ago Oyo: Police dismantle human trafficking ring, arrest 19 Ghanaians in Ibadan

Tribune Online Oyo: Police dismantle human trafficking ring, arrest 19 Ghanaians in Ibadan Oyo State Police Command has arrested 19 Ghanaians at the Kajorepo area of Akinyele Local Government Area in Ibadan, for being part of a human trafficking ring. Oyo: Police dismantle human trafficking ring, arrest 19 Ghanaians in Ibadan Tribune Online

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2 d. ago Gov Otu excited as FG unveils strategic roadmap for Bakassi Deep Seaport

Tribune Online Gov Otu excited as FG unveils strategic roadmap for Bakassi Deep Seaport Cross River State Governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, has expressed profound excitement following the Federal Government’s unveiling of a new strategic framework that prioritises the completion of the Bakassi Deep Seaport.  The roadmap, encapsulated in the newly launched National Policy on Marine and Blue Economy, identifies Bakassi among nine key deep seaports marked for accelerated […] Gov Otu excited as FG unveils strategic roadmap for Bakassi Deep Seaport Tribune Online

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2 d. ago Ondo: Police dismantle robbery syndicate, arrest murder suspect

Tribune Online Ondo: Police dismantle robbery syndicate, arrest murder suspect The Ondo State Police Command has said significant security breakthroughs have been recorded in the state in the last two weeks, including the arrest of a notorious armed robbery syndicate, suspected cultists, and fraudsters. Ondo: Police dismantle robbery syndicate, arrest murder suspect Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Police Declare 2 LG Appointees Wanted Over Attempted Murder In Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has declared two senior political appointees of Ahoada-East local government area wanted over alleged attempt to murder the Sole Administrator of the council, Hon. Goodluck Iheanachor. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement issued in Port Harcourt on Sunday, stated that the suspects – […]

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3 d. ago NDLEA Arrests Drug Kingpin ‘Warri kinsman’ Over Drug Shipment

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a notorious drug kingpin, Ajetsibo Emami, popularly known as ‘Warri Kinsman’. Emami was arrested on Saturday June 28, in Ikeja, Lagos after NDLEA operatives dismantled his drug trafficking network in a three-day operation leading to the arrest of three other suspects. The NDLEA recovered […]

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3 d. ago Otu lauds South South transformation drive, declares region’s support for Tinubu

Bassey Edet Otu, Cross River State governor, weekend declared the South-South geopolitical zone to be on a firm trajectory of read more Otu lauds South South transformation drive, declares region’s support for Tinubu

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3 d. ago Tragedy as Navy boat capsizes after free medical outreach in Delta

Tribune Online Tragedy as Navy boat capsizes after free medical outreach in Delta The unfortunate Navy boat mishap occurred on Thursday evening, shortly after the team had concluded the first day of a two-day humanitarian exercise in the riverside community.  Tragedy as Navy boat capsizes after free medical outreach in Delta Tribune Online

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