29 m. ago Katsina Customs Confiscates Illicit Drugs Worth N690m, Two Cars

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Katsina Command, has intercepted illicit drugs valued at about N690 million, along with two vehicles used to convey the substances. The State NCS Controller, Mr. Idriss Abba-Aji, disclosed this on Tuesday, while briefing newsmen on the seizures. According to him, operatives recovered 14 cartons of Tramadol worth N650 million and […] The post Katsina Customs Confiscates Illicit Drugs Worth N690m, Two Cars appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 m. ago Delta Retirees Get Relief As Oborevwori Approves ₦10bn Payout

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the immediate release of ₦10 billion to clear outstanding pension arrears owed to retirees in the state. Oborevwori made the announcement on Tuesday,  during a meeting with the Pension Board, led by the Chairman, Bureau of State Pensions, Mr. Edwin Ogidi-Gbegbaje, and the State Chairman of the Association […] The post Delta Retirees Get Relief As Oborevwori Approves ₦10bn Payout appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Oborevwori releases N10bn to clear Delta retirees’ pension backlog

Tribune Online Oborevwori releases N10bn to clear Delta retirees’ pension backlog Retirees in Delta State can now heave a sigh of relief as Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori surprised them with the approval of the immediate release of ₦10 billion to clear outstanding pension arrears. Oborevwori releases N10bn to clear Delta retirees’ pension backlog Tribune Online

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2 h. ago NYSC Condemns Unprovoked Assault On Corps Member By Anambra Vigilantes

The Management of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has condemned what it called outrageous assault on one of its Corps Members in Oba, Idemili South local government area of Anambra State. It will be recalled that an video went viral on social media on Monday showing Vigilante operatives, armed with guns, storming the corps […]

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2 h. ago Film Icons Still Receiving Stipends, Health Cover Under Circuits’ Dignity Fund

  Africa’s foremost virtual cinema platform, Film Icons Still Receiving Stipends, Health Cover Under Circuits’ Dignity FundCircuits, has continued to honour Nollywood pioneers through its Film Veterans’ Dignity Fund, an initiative that has moved beyond ceremonial launches to consistent delivery. According to Imade Bibowei-Osuobeni, Chief Operating Officer of Circuits, the scheme has faithfully kept its […]

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3 h. ago Three Kidnappers Neutralised In Joint Army, Delta Govt Operation

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 63 Brigade/Sector 1 Joint Task Force Operation Delta Safe carried out a successful operation against kidnappers in Delta State. They were assisted by a tracker team from the Delta State Government House, Asaba, during the mission. The joint forces engaged the criminals in a fierce shootout at Aniocha North Local […] The post Three Kidnappers Neutralised In Joint Army, Delta Govt Operation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 h. ago Anambra Gov’t Sacks ‘Agunaechemba’ Operatives For Assaulting Female NYSC Member

  The Anambra State Government has dismissed operatives of the state ad-hoc security organisation “Udo Ga Chi” who were involved in stripping naked a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Jennifer Edema Elohor. Special Adviser to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on Homeland Security, Prince Emeakayi disclosed this during an interview on Arise TV’s on […]

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4 h. ago IOM commends FG on rehabilitation of terrorists, pledges support for safe return of IDPs

From Molly Kilete, Abuja   The International Organization for Migration (IOM), has commended the Nigerian Government for its leadership role in implementing Operation Safe Corridor, a model for rehabilitation and reintegration of repentant terrorists that has now expanded beyond the North East to the North West and North Central regions. IOM Deputy Director General Operations, […] The post IOM commends FG on rehabilitation of terrorists, pledges support for safe return of IDPs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Ranching Will Boost Food Production, Curb Insecurity — Nwoko

The lawmaker representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ned Nwoko has stated that the proposed bill on the establishment of ranching across the country will help to address the twin challenges of food production and insecurity arising from farmer-herder clashes, if passed into law. Sponsored by Senator Nwoko, the bill seeks to ‘Provide for the […]

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4 h. ago Female Corps Member Stripped Naked, Assaulted By Anambra Vigilante Group

A female member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Scheme, identified as Jennifer Edema Elohor, has been brutally assaulted and stripped naked by operatives of Operation Udo Ga-Achi, also known as Agunechemba Vigilante Group, in Anambra State. The viral video of the incident, which was said to have occurred in July, 2025, shows the […]

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5 h. ago Govt reacts as security operatives beat, strip female corps member in Anambra

Tribune Online Govt reacts as security operatives beat, strip female corps member in Anambra The operatives were captured beating Elobor, whose clothes were torn in the process, leaving her exposed as... Govt reacts as security operatives beat, strip female corps member in Anambra Tribune Online

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7 h. ago JAMB tackles ‘abnormal’ malpractices as fraud cases reach 6,458

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has drawn a line in the sand. For years, exam malpractice in Nigeria read more JAMB tackles ‘abnormal’ malpractices as fraud cases reach 6,458

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8 h. ago 2025 NYG: Delta Athletes Begin Camping, Bayelsa Shines In Zonal Elimination

Defending champions of the National Youth Games (NYG), Team Delta have entered closed camping ahead of the 9th edition, which will take place from 26th August to 6th September in Asaba. Over 600 athletes from Team Delta are camped at St. Brigid’s School hostel, the Delta Sports Commission hostel, and the Hockey hostel located in […]

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8 h. ago How oil firms can safeguard infrastructure to extend assets lifecycle

In the creeks of the Niger Delta, where much of Nigeria’s oil wealth originates, the country’s energy sector is confronting read more How oil firms can safeguard infrastructure to extend assets lifecycle

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9 h. ago Sonnex Rpet urges stronger plastic waste rules as Nigeria pushes circular economy

Sonnex Packaging Nigeria, operator of Sara Rpet, has called on the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) to read more Sonnex Rpet urges stronger plastic waste rules as Nigeria pushes circular economy

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9 h. ago NAPTIP Intercepts 25 Women, Foils Trafficking Syndicate To Saudi Arabia

Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have intercepted 25 women suspected to be victims of labour exploitation en route to Saudi Arabia. The women, aged between 17 and 43, were picked up in front of a popular hotel in Wuse II, Abuja, where they had gathered while waiting […]

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9 h. ago Federal Gov’t Reaffirms Galaxy Backbone Limited As ICT Infrastructure Provider

The Federal Government has reaffirmed Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB) as the designated Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure provider for Federal Government Institutions, covering IP-network services, data centre hosting, and related infrastructure solutions. According to a statement issued on Monday by Chidi Okpala, Head, Corporate Communications of the Galaxy Backbone Limited, this is in line […]

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9 h. ago Kebbi govt delegation arrives in Zuru for late Emir’s funeral

Tribune Online Kebbi govt delegation arrives in Zuru for late Emir’s funeral A high-powered delegation from the Kebbi State Government has arrived in Zuru to participate in the preparations for the funeral of Kebbi govt delegation arrives in Zuru for late Emir’s funeral Tribune Online

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10 h. ago NYG Zonal Elimination: Team Nasarawa stuns rivals, grabs 4 tickets to Asaba showdown

From Abel Leonard, Lafia Team Nasarawa has defied the odds to qualify for four sporting events at the North Central Zonal Eliminations of the 9th National Youth Games, leaving heavyweights in shock and setting their sights on Asaba, Delta State, where the main games will hold from August 26 to September 6, 2025. The state […] The post NYG Zonal Elimination: Team Nasarawa stuns rivals, grabs 4 tickets to Asaba showdown appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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11 h. ago Federal Gov’t Charges RMAFC To Balance Equity In Revenue Sharing

The Federal Government has urged the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) to conduct thorough due diligence in formulating a workable and acceptable revenue allocation for the country. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, made this request while receiving a significant delegation from the Management of RMAFC, led by […]

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