90 m. ago Customs intercepts illicit drugs, crude oil, others worth over N1bn

By Steve Agbota Federal Operations Unit Zone ‘C’ Owerri of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Friday, said that it intercepted illicit drugs and other contraband worth over N1.010 billion within one month. Notable among the illicit goods intercepted include bales of Cannabis Sativa, parcels of Canadian Loud, petroleum products, and foreign parboiled rice, among others. […] The post Customs intercepts illicit drugs, crude oil, others worth over N1bn appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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96 m. ago Abuja raid attack: 3 NDLEA officers sustain gunshot injuries, hospitalised

Three officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have been hospitalised for gunshot injuries sustained after they came under attack from some armed men during a raid operation in Jahi area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Thursday night. The incident occurred when a team of NDLEA operatives acting on intelligence and […] The post Abuja raid attack: 3 NDLEA officers sustain gunshot injuries, hospitalised appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago ONSET Of PLANTING SEASON Renewed Attacks On Farmers Threaten Food Production

The Nigerian farming community and other agriculture stakeholders are apprehensive that the renewed attacks on villages in some states of the federation could seriously damage this year’s planting season. They warned that if the deadly attacks on farmers by bandits and insurgents continued in agrarian communities in Benue, Borno, Niger, Plateau and Zamfara states, the […]

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6 h. ago NDLEA Confirms Gun Attack On Personnel During Abuja Operation

Three operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) are currently receiving treatment at the National Hospital, Abuja, after they were shot during a raid in the Jahi area of the Federal Capital Territory. The incident occurred on Friday, when the NDLEA stormed an uncompleted building around the NNPC zone of Jahi, following intelligence […] The post NDLEA Confirms Gun Attack On Personnel During Abuja Operation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago PICTORIAL: NDLEA Officers Attacked During Abuja Raid Operation, 3 Sustain Gunshot Injuries

Three officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have been hospitalised for gunshot injuries sustained after they came under attack from some armed men during a raid operation in Jahi area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja on Thursday night. The incident occurred when a team of NDLEA operatives acting on intelligence […]

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19 h. ago Don’t sell chemicals to unknown customers — Kebbi NAFDAC warn marketers

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi  The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned marketers of industrial and agro- chemicals across the 21 Local Government Areas of Kebbi State not to sell their products to unknown customers. State Coordinator of NAFDAC, Kebbi State Office, Alhaji Muyideen F. Suleiman made this advise […] The post Don’t sell chemicals to unknown customers — Kebbi NAFDAC warn marketers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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20 h. ago Jigawa Collaborates With UNICEF To Immunise 1.6m Children Against Polio

The Jigawa State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has concluded arrangements to launch a special immunisation campaign against polio, targeting over 1.6 million children in the state. This was disclosed by  Mr. Shehu  Ibrahim, Immunisation Project Manager, Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Agency, during a media dialogue held at Tahir Hotel, […]

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22 h. ago Fire Guts Popular TikToker’s Shop Hours After Demolition In Kano

A mysterious fire has razed the shop of popular TikTok star Rahama Sa’idu, just hours after officials of the Kano State Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) demolished the front shed of the building during an operation to clear structures encroaching on public pathways along UDB Road in Kano. The incident, which occurred late Thursday […]

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23 h. ago FG Retreat Concludes With Call For Enhanced Synergy Among MDAs

The federal government through Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) has concluded retreat for Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) chair with the Vice President Kashim Shettima emphasizing the need for enhanced synergy among government agencies to foster a robust business environment in Nigeria. Shettima stressed that decisions made during the retreat must reflect […]

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23 h. ago Tinubu is North’s asset, not liability, Matawalle counters critics

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Matawalle, has dismissed claims suggesting that President Bola Tinubu is a political liability to Northern Nigeria, describing such narratives as baseless and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by his Special Assistant on Political Affairs, Ibrahim Goga, the former Zamfara State Governor declared Read More

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24 h. ago When Security Agencies Become Saboteurs Of National Interest

The fiercest battles are not always fought on distant frontlines or along rugged terrains—they often rage within the very institutions meant to protect a nation. Nigeria’s worsening security quagmire is not just about external threats like insurgency or banditry. It is about something far more insidious: interagency rivalry, misaligned priorities, and the disturbing emergence of […]

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27 h. ago NOA, NBS unveil key components of Nigeria’s ongoing GDP rebasing

In a renewed drive to promote transparency and citizen engagement in economic policymaking, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) have jointly unveiled the critical elements of Nigeria’s ongoing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) rebasing exercise. The initiative, presented during a sensitisation event, is aimed at fostering public understanding and inclusivity […] The post NOA, NBS unveil key components of Nigeria’s ongoing GDP rebasing appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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28 h. ago NAGGW, UNEP, GEF Launch Landmark Project To Restore 5,500 Hectares of Degraded Land

In a strategic move to tackle the twin challenges of desertification and land degradation, the National Agency for the Great Green Wall (NAGGW), in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF), has unveiled an ambitious project to restore and rehabilitate thousands of hectares of degraded land in Kebbi […]

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29 h. ago Airfare war: How foreign travel agencies are crippling Nigerian players

•Local firms lose 40% market share By Chinelo Obogo    talktonelo@yahoo.com   The Nigerian travel industry is under siege, literally speaking. Foreign travel agencies have continued to dominate the market, leaving local operators struggling to keep up as they hold the shorter end of the stick. Already, it is reported that local firms have lost […] The post Airfare war: How foreign travel agencies are crippling Nigerian players appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Epileptic electricity: FG to inject 1,900MW solar power into grid

•Govt sets 8,000MW power goal by 2027, taps private sector for grid expansion The Federal Government has revealed plans to construct modular solar power plants with a combined capacity of 1,900 megawatts for the 19 northern states, as part of efforts to boost renewable energy adoption and expand the national grid. It also disclosed its Read More

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35 h. ago Court Clears Boy Who Stood Before Obi’s Convoy Of Armed Robbery Charge

A Lagos State Chief Magistrate Court on Thursday struck out an armed robbery charge filed against 17-year-old boy, Alabi Quadri, who gained attention ahead of the 2023 general elections for standing in front of the convoy of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi. The Magistrate, Adetola Olorunfemi freed Quadri following the legal advice […]

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36 h. ago Redeemer’s varsity scientist makes Time 100 world’s most influential people

Prof Christian Happi of the Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun, has been ranked among the 100 world’s most influential people by the Time Magazine annual ranking. This was contained in a statement by Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs of the university, Mr Adetunji Adeleye, on Thursday in Osogbo. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Happi is Read More

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37 h. ago After VDM’s Alarm, NAPTIP Arrests Human Traffickers In Abuja Operation

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) said it has commenced a major onslaught against organised human traffcking criminal gang in the country as its operatives arrested Abuja-based suspected traffickers. The agency described the suspects as the arrowhead of a trans-border human trafficking syndicate operating within the West African and Gulf […]

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37 h. ago Student loans: NELFUND disburses N50bn to over 500,000 students

By Oluseye Ojo Almost ₦50 billion has been disbursed by the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to over 500,000 students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria, the National Orientation Agency (NOA) has disclosed. The disclosure was made by the Oyo State Director of NOA, Dr Olukemi Afolayan, when she featured on a live television programme – […] The post Student loans: NELFUND disburses N50bn to over 500,000 students appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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40 h. ago Poultry farmers stay open as feed prices fall, says association

The Poultry Association of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter, has announced that farmers are no longer shutting down due to a reduction in the cost of raw materials, following various interventions by the government. PAN Lagos State Chairman, Mr Mojeed Iyiola, revealed this development in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Read More

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