Taraba gov recalls 3,187 ghost workers, approves 1,500 new hires
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has approved the reinstatement of 3,187 civil servants earlier dismissed after being labelled ghost workers. The…
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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 at over N907.78 million in the first…
FG declares Wednesday, Thursday public holiday for Sallah
The federal government has declared Wednesday, 27th May and Thursday, 28th May, 2026, as public holidays to mark the celebration of Eid…
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 agreement aimed at ending tensions between the…
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 to lift its control or restrictions on…
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 combat transnational crime, terrorism and other border-related…
NDLEA smashes Nigerian-Mexican meth cartel in major raid
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has dismantled a transnational methamphetamine production syndicate jointly operated by a Nigerian drug cartel and Mexican…
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 over the 2024 death of his billionaire…
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 from fire incidents in 2025, while properties…
Fire razes plastic factory in Anambra, millions lost
A fire outbreak has destroyed parts of a plastic manufacturing company located along Umuoji Road, Nkpor, in Idemili North Local Government Area…
NDLEA seizes cocaine opioids en route UK, Australia
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted consignments of cocaine and opioid drugs concealed in cartons and destined for the United…
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 threatening mass protests at the start of…