6 h. ago We’ll Track Rivers Budget Sector By Sector To Ensure Accountability – Senator Bamidele

The Nigerian Senate has pledged to carry out rigorous oversight on the implementation of the N1.8 trillion Rivers State 2025 budget. The senate as promised to focus on sector-by-sector project delivery to ensure transparency, accountability, and real impact for citizens. Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, Chairman of the Senate Ad hoc Committee on Oversight of Rivers Emergency, […] The post We’ll Track Rivers Budget Sector By Sector To Ensure Accountability – Senator Bamidele appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Two British citizens bag eight years in jail for smuggling 51kg of Cannabis

Tribune Online Two British citizens bag eight years in jail for smuggling 51kg of Cannabis A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has sentenced two British citizens, Oyedipe Andrew Adejuwon and Mhizha Jordan Alexander Tatendra, to a total of eight years’ imprisonment for conspiring to import 51.10 kilograms of cannabis sativa into Nigeria. Two British citizens bag eight years in jail for smuggling 51kg of Cannabis Tribune Online

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13 h. ago PICTORIAL: Customs Seizes ₦344m Arms, Cannabis In Ogun, Reaffirms Border Security Commitment

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s borders against economic sabotage and security threats. Speaking during a press briefing on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the Command’s headquarters in Idiroko, the Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Godwin Otunla, declared that the Command had intensified surveillance and strengthened […]

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17 h. ago Yelwata Massacre: Benue Professionals Demand End To Killings, Urge Tinubu To Act

Following the recent wave of deadly attacks, including the horrific massacre in Yelwata community, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, a coalition of 37 concerned citizens, operating under the umbrella of Benue Development Professionals (BDP), has urgently appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene. The coalition appealed to all well-meaning Nigerians, the African Union […]

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18 h. ago Customs Hands Over Intercepted Ammunition, Other Contrabands To Police In Ogun

The Ogun 1 Area Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Idiroko, handed over five units of single-barrelled Dane guns, live ammunition, and 18 cartons of explosive materials intercepted by its anti-smuggling operatives to the state command of the Nigeria Police on Wednesday. This is just as the Service also handed over 1, 037 parcels of […]

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20 h. ago EFCC Arrests Former Plateau Speaker For Alleged Money Laundering

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Mr. Moses Thomas Sule and 14 other members for alleged money laundering. The former legislators were arrested following claims by some concerned state citizens against them for allegedly violating the Money Laundering( Prevention and Prohibition) Act,  […]

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20 h. ago Declare interest to contest 2027 guber, Coalition tells Bauchi Speaker

Tribune Online Declare interest to contest 2027 guber, Coalition tells Bauchi Speaker "Thirdly, under his astute leadership, the Bauchi State House of Assembly has been a beacon of legislative efficiency, presiding over and passing important bills that have directly impacted the lives of our citizens," it added. Declare interest to contest 2027 guber, Coalition tells Bauchi Speaker Tribune Online

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36 h. ago Despite Killing Of Over 200 In Benue, Tinubu Thanks Military For Keeping Nigerians Safe, Country Respected

President Bola Tinubu has commended the Nigerian military for keeping the country safe amid killings of innocent citizens across the country. President Tinubu also mandated the country’s service chiefs and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to go after those behind the murder of villagers in Benue State. The former governor of Lagos State led […] The post Despite Killing Of Over 200 In Benue, Tinubu Thanks Military For Keeping Nigerians Safe, Country Respected appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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38 h. ago Tinubu’s visit: Reactions trail Benue Gov Alia’s alleged ‘eye service’

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has faced criticism for promoting eye service after a viral video showed citizens cleaning roadside bushes ahead of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s visit to the state on Wednesday. In a video circulating on social media, people were seen using machetes to trim overgrown vegetation along a major road, with the […] The post Tinubu’s visit: Reactions trail Benue Gov Alia’s alleged ‘eye service’ appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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39 h. ago Customs seizes guns, ammunitions, Cannabis Sativa, others in Ogun

Tribune Online Customs seizes guns, ammunitions, Cannabis Sativa, others in Ogun “The seized items were intercepted at different locations across Ogun State, including.... Customs seizes guns, ammunitions, Cannabis Sativa, others in Ogun Tribune Online

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40 h. ago Smuggling: Ogun Customs hands over guns, ammunition, explosive materials, drugs to police, NDLEA

From Laide Raheem, Abeokuta The Ogun 1 Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has handed over guns, ammunition, and explosive materials intercepted by its operatives to the Ogun State Police Command. The Command equally handed over no fewer than 1,037 parcels of seized cannabis sativa to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency command in […] The post Smuggling: Ogun Customs hands over guns, ammunition, explosive materials, drugs to police, NDLEA appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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44 h. ago FG flags off mobility CNG supply framework, targets one million vehicles by 2027

Tribune Online FG flags off mobility CNG supply framework, targets one million vehicles by 2027 According to Oluwagbemi, PCNGi is working assiduously with stakeholders to ensure that at least one million vehicles run on CNG by the year 2027, thereby not only reducing the cost of transportation but also improving the standard of living of citizens. FG flags off mobility CNG supply framework, targets one million vehicles by 2027 Tribune Online

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44 h. ago Osun: Obidient Movement appoints interim state coordinating council

Tribune Online Osun: Obidient Movement appoints interim state coordinating council According to the NCC, the appointments reflect confidence in the individuals' capacity, commitment, and character to lead with integrity as the movement continues its mission to mobilise citizens for a better Nigeria. Osun: Obidient Movement appoints interim state coordinating council Tribune Online

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45 h. ago Benue Killings: NAF Deploy More Air Assets To Boost Operation Whirl Stroke

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional air assets under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) to restore peace in Benue and other parts of the North Central region. This followed the recent attack on Yelwata, a community in the Guma local government area, where over 200 citizens were killed. A statement by the NAF spokesman, […]

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54 h. ago Middle East crisis: FG to evacuate Nigerians from Israel, Iran

Tribune Online Middle East crisis: FG to evacuate Nigerians from Israel, Iran “All affected Nigerian citizens are therefore strongly advised to abide by necessary security protocols and contact the nearest Nigerian Embassy or Mission for registration and... Middle East crisis: FG to evacuate Nigerians from Israel, Iran Tribune Online

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56 h. ago Benue Killings: NAF Deploys Additional Air Assets To Boost Military Operations

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional air assets under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) to restore peace in Benue and other parts of the North-Central region. This followed the recent attack on Yelwata, a community in Guma local government area of the state where over 200 citizens were killed during the weekend. NAF spokesman, […]

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57 h. ago Lagos Court Sentences Man To Life Jail For Defiling Neighbour’s 9

The Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja presided by Justice Abiola Soladoye, on Tuesday sentenced a 44-year-old man, Oto Edet, to life imprisonment for defiling his neighbour’s nine-year-old daughter. Justice Soladoye gave the verdict after finding Edet guilty of the one-count charge of defilement brought against him by the Lagos State […]

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61 h. ago Loan Defaulters Risk Denial Of Passport Renewal, House Rent, Others

Managing Director of the Nigeria Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), Uzoma Nwagba, has announced that failure to repay loans may soon affect citizens’ access to essential services such as passport renewal, driver’s licence issuance, and even renting a home. Nwagba disclosed this on Tuesday during a ‘Meet the Press’ session organised by the Presidential Media Team […]

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64 h. ago China Tells Citizens To Flee Iran, Israel Amid Rising Conflict

Republic of China on Tuesday called on its citizens in Iran to leave the country “as soon as possible” as conflict between Iran and Israel escalated. “The Chinese Embassy in Iran has coordinated with the Iranian side to facilitate outbound travel and reminds Chinese citizens currently in Iran to leave as soon as possible,” the […]

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3 d. ago The promise and pain of a floating naira:Floating naira lures British schools to Nigerian shores

Two years after Nigeria let its currency float, the economic fallout is reshaping the education landscape. As foreign schooling slips read more The promise and pain of a floating naira:Floating naira lures British schools to Nigerian shores

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