Category: News

NCS seized over 15,000 bags of smuggled rice in first quarter

The Nigeria Customs Service recorded a total seizure of 15,212 bags of smuggled rice valued...

FG declares Wednesday, Thursday public holiday for Sallah

The federal government has declared Wednesday, 27th May and Thursday, 28th May, 2026, as public...

Trump, Iran nearing historic deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump has announced that the United States and Iran are close to finalising an...

Abuja court orders EFCC to unfreeze ex-AGF’s ₦220m assets

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...

FG urges stronger ECOWAS ties to fight border crimes, terrorism

The federal government has intensified calls for stronger cross-border cooperation among ECOWAS member states to...

NDLEA smashes Nigerian-Mexican meth cartel in major raid

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has dismantled a transnational methamphetamine production syndicate jointly operated...

Spanish police arrest ‘Mango’ billionaire’s son in possible homicide investigation

Jonathan Andic, the son of late Mango founder Isak Andic, has been arrested in Spain...

Lagos saves ₦118.32bn properties from fire outbreak in 2025

The Lagos State Government on Monday disclosed that properties valued at N118.32 billion were saved...

Fire razes plastic factory in Anambra, millions lost

A fire outbreak has destroyed parts of a plastic manufacturing company located along Umuoji Road,...

NDLEA seizes cocaine opioids en route UK, Australia

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted consignments of cocaine and opioid drugs concealed...

Mexican teachers threaten World Cup chaos over 100% pay demand

Mexican public school teachers rallied on Friday to demand a hefty pay rise. They are...

Strait of Hormuz closed only to our enemies — Iran

Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz is open to shipping from all friendly countries...