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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized over 34 million litres of smuggled petroleum products (PMS) worth over N37 million allegedly smuggled through the Dorofi and Kan Iyaka axis, along the Gembu-Cameroon border in Taraba state, North Eastern zone of Nigeria. Customs Comptroller General, Bashir Adeniyi who made the disclosure last Friday March 14, 2025 while auctioning the seized petroleum products to the public in Jalingo, capital of the state said that the seized products were contained in 1,149 jerry cans. CG Adeniyi explained that ‘Operation Whirl Wind’ of the Customs Service bursted the smuggling ring between March 8 and…

A woman simply identified as Maryam has allegedly ‘committed suicide’ in Panmana community, Kaltungo Local Government Area of Gombe State. It was reported that Maryam’s body was found hanging from a tree in a mountainous area of the community in the early hours of Friday, March 14, 2025. The tragic incident is said to have left the entire community of Panmana shaken and seeking answers.

Gov Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has, for the second time written the State House of Assembly, informing the lawmakers of his intention to re-present the 2025 Appropriation Bill. The governor’s letter, dated March 13 and addressed to the Speaker, Rt. Hon Martin Amaewhule stated his intention to prevent the budget on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 or any other day within March that the House may deem fit, in compliance with the Supreme Court judgment and in response to the lawmakers’ request for him to do so. Gov Fubara however, recalled visiting the Assembly Quarters, venue of their sittings with…

The tragic death of a Nigerian businessman, Mr. Nnamdi Joseph in police custody in Douala, Cameroon due to medical negligence has sparked outrage among Nigerians in the country. Our online reporter gathered that what began as a minor case of a stolen car headlamp turned into a wrongful detention, medical negligence and alleged extortion, ultimately leading to his untimely death. Reports indicate that while in detention, Mr. Nnamdi’s blood pressure shot up to a critical 193/105, yet instead of receiving proper medical attention, he was administered Tramadol, a painkiller unsuitable for his condition. His health deteriorated rapidly, yet police officers allegedly delayed…

Senator Godswill Akpabio has slammed embattled Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan for disgracing Nigeria at the UN Inter Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting with distorted facts about her sexual harassment allegations against Nigeria’s Senate President. Recall that Natasha Akpoti attended the United Nations (UN) Inter-Parliamentary conference (IPU) in New York on Tuesday, March 12, to accuse Nigeria’s Senate of suspending her because of her sexual harassment allegations against Senator Akpabio During the Senate plenary which took place on Thursday, March 13, Akpabio berated the Kogi senator for “embarrassing the upper chamber by presenting a misleading narrative to the international community.” Addressing the actions of Natasha Akpoti, Senator…

In a bold and controversial move, the UK Government has unveiled sweeping changes to its visa regulations for care workers, aiming to reduce its reliance on overseas recruitment and prioritise those already residing within its borders. The new measures – announced in Parliament and set to take effect from April 9, this year – mark a dramatic shift in the nation’s immigration landscape and come as a response to longstanding concerns over exploitation in the care sector. At the heart of the reform is a requirement that care providers must now prove they have made genuine efforts to recruit international…

Troops attached to the convoy of Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State repelled an attempted Boko Haram terrorist attack along the Buni Gari-Buni Yadi road on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. According to reports circulating in the social media, an unconfirmed number of terrorists were also killed during the fight that ensued between the troops and terrorists. Seven abducted travelers were also rescued during the gunfight. The reports, citing intelligence sources reported that the convoy included troops from Operation Hadin Kai, the Police Crack Team and top government officials. They were said to be returning from Biu LGA of Borno when the terrorists…

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) in collaboration with Colombian authorities have arrested a Nigerian drug kingpin, Joseph Chinedu Okparaejesi, said to be a suspected transnational drug trafficker at El Dorado International Airport, Bogotá, capital of Colombia. Okparaejesi, alias Alen, who had been residing in Colombia for over 12 years was apprehended upon arrival from São Paulo, Brazil on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 after intensive investigations and tip-offs. The suspect, who was said to have posed as a businessman in the beauty industry was allegedly coordinating large-scale cocaine shipments to Spain. Authorities revealed that Okparaejesi financed drug procurements…

Nigeria’s former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has said that most Nigerian leaders are interested in public offices to enrich themselves and their cronies and not for service to the people. Former President Obasanjo who made the disclosure in one of his two new books unveiled to mark his 88th birthday, pointed out that these leaders obtain loans from banks and other sources with the belief that paying back such loans from the public funds after being elected won’t be a problem. In the book, ‘Nigeria: Past and Future’, the former President painted the characters of Chief Executives at both the…

PROTOCOL We would like to begin by expressing our profound gratitude to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for graciously granting us this audience. The significance of this invitation is not lost on us, and in recognition of its importance, we have temporarily set aside our period of mourning following the passing of our revered leader, Chief (Dr.) Edwin Clark, on 17th February 2025, to be present today. 2. Mr. President, as you may have observed, our delegation is substantial, comprising some of the most distinguished leaders from our region. Among us are esteemed traditional rulers, treaty kings, former…