NDLEA intercepts N3.3bn Meth, Loud Christmas shipments in auto parts from Canada
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted multi-billion-naira worth of shipments of Methamphetamine and Loud meant for distribution during the Christmas and New Year festive season. The strong synthetic strain of cannabis concealed in automobile spare parts imported from Canada, the NDLEA said was intercepted by it’s operatives, at the […]
Minister of Police Affairs Commits to Adequate Infrastructure for Internal Security
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Divisional Police Headquarters and six Rank and File Quarters by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF). The construction will directly enhance the security of the Mpape environment in the Bwari area council of the […]
Nigeria Customs Service Highlights Innovations in Border Security for National Security
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has once again brought global attention to the transformative role of NCS in safeguarding Nigeria’s borders. Speaking at the 18th Africa Security Watch Conference in Doha, Qatar, the CGC, represented by the National Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, […]
Abia Airport: Kalu Commends President Tinubu for Prioritizing Development of South-East
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Government for prioritizing the development of the South East region. Specifically, Kalu acknowledged the Federal Government’s efforts in initiating the construction of the Abia Airport, which is set to commence next Tuesday. Kalu said […]
FG to Save N640bn On Abuja-Kano Road Construction Using Concrete
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, has defended the Federal Government’s decision to switch from using asphalt for the construction of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road to using concrete. According to the Minister the decision will save the Government over N640 billion. The contract for the construction of the road which was awarded […]
INEC Debunks Viral News On Professor Yakubu’s Death.
By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission,INEC says its attention has been drawn to a fake news narrative circulated by a section of the social media claiming the purported death of the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu at a London hospital. The Commission noted that story first appeared on Monday, 9th December 2024. In […]
FG, States, LGCs Share N1.727trn For November 2024
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils has shared a total sum of N 1.727 trillion, being November 2024. The revenue was shared at the December 2024 meeting of the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) held in Abuja. The N1.727 trillion revenue comprised statutory revenue of N455.354 billion, Value Added […]
FCT Police Ban Use of Firecrackers During Festive Season
By Oluwakemi Kindness The FCT Police Command has warned against the use of firecrackers (Knockouts) during the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations. This ban is implemented to ensure the safety of all residents and to protect lives and property throughout the festive season. Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, emphasized that the use of these […]
CBN Reiterates Validity of Old Series of Naira Denominations
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Friday refuted misinformation regarding the validity of the old ₦1000, ₦500, and ₦200 banknotes currently in circulation. The apex Bank said in line with the it’s previous clarifications, it is reiterating that the subsisting Supreme Court ruling granted on November 29, 2023, permits the concurrent […]
Coalition Petitions NHRC, FCCPC, seeks prohibition of GMOs in Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The GMO-Free Nigeria Alliance on Friday petitioned the National Human Right Commission and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) demanding the ban on the use and consumption of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) in Nigeria. The Alliance consisting of experts, farmers, women, youth groups and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) submitted their […]