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COPDEM, ADC sign alliance for citizen mobilization.

By Anayo Akwitti Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), have formalised a strategic alliance in recognition of what they say is the urgent need for a structured, coordinated, and disciplined approach to mobilizing civil society and progressive forces across Nigeria. To this end both civil society groups have resolved to introduce the Directorate of Mobilisation, Civil Societies and Progressives Engagements —a critical organ dedicated to uniting like-minded groups, activists, and organizations in […]

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Business

CBN Approves CFA For Export Proceed Repatriation says NEPC

Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Export Promotion Council, NEPC on Friday announced the CBN's approval of CFA to be captured on the NXP forms for the repatriation of export proceeds. This is as the Council puts non-oil performance in 2024 at $5.456 billion, despite economic realities and the global economic downturn. Executive Director, NEPC, Nonye Ayeni, who stated this, said the Council will be working with the CBN and the banks to ensure full implementation of the CFA, which is a […]

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Security

FCT Police Recovers Stolen Items Worth N1bn in Panteka Market Raids

Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command on Friday arrested 31 suspects involved in the theft and vandalism of public infrastructure worth over one billion naira. Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, who revealed this development at a Press briefing in Abuja, said the arrests followed a joint security operation, code named, Operation Sweep, launched to combat the rising menace of vandalism across the FCT. According to him, the operation between January 16th till date has led to the […]

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Economy

Nigeria Customs, Seizes 199,495 Litres of Smuggled Fuel

In line with the NCS Act, 2023, the seized petroleum products were auctioned to the residents at the rate of N630 per liter while those in 25 litres jerrycans were disposed at N10,000 each. Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service has seize almost 200,000 litres of petroleum products in Adamawa State under Operation Whirlwind. This is as the NCS says the seized fuel has a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦199,495,000, being smuggled across borders using tankers, jerry cans, […]

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National Assembly

Senate President Call for More Police Recruitment

Oluwakemi Kindness President of the Senate, Senator Godswil Akpabio, has call for more recruitment exercises in the face of the security challenges in the country. Senator Akpabio, made the call in Abuja on Thursday saying though there is the need for more Police Recruitment but he notes that there must be proper and effective screening of candidates to ensure that the best candidates are selected especially with the state of under policing in the country. Speaking when the leadership of […]

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News

Customs Partners National Sports Commission to Boost Sports in Nigeria

Oluwakemi Kindness As part of efforts to revitalise sports, engage youths in meaningful activities, and enhance Nigeria's global sports profile, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has sought the support of the National Sports Commission to host the African Volleyball Inter-Club Women’s Championship. Speaking during a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko, CGC Adeniyi emphasised the Nigeria Customs Service’s (NCS) commitment to using sports as a tool to promote national pride, foster unity, and […]

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headline

Nasarawa Advances Public Health Security with Proposed Legal Framework

By: Julian Adetinuyo Stakeholders, government officials, and public health experts converged in Lafia to advance a legal framework aimed at strengthening public health security in Nasarawa State. The engagement, held at Nasarawa, focused on the proposed Public Health Security Bill 2024, which seeks to enhance disease surveillance, epidemic preparedness, and emergency response mechanisms. Declaring the event open, Declaring the event open, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Barr. Isaac Edoh underscored the significance of a comprehensive legal framework in […]

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Featured

N50M Bribe: Labour Party Debunks Allegation of Being Under APC Payroll

By: Chinedu Echianu The Labour Party has said that its leadership is not aware of any bribe alleged to have been paid to the leadership of opposition parties in Nigeria by the All-Progressives Congress led government. The party also said its leadership has never received a dime from any individual, group, organization or government who are not members of the Labour Party. The party expressed shock and disbelief by the revelation from one of the leading political figures and […]

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News

Best Minister Award : Rep Betara Extols Wike’s Leadership Virtues

Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman, House of Representatives' Committee on FCT, Representative Aliyu Muktar Betara has extol the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike for his infrastructural strides in the nation's capital city. Representative Betara states this in a congratulatory message to the FCT Minister who was conferred with the award as the "Minister of the Year by THISDAY/Arise TV." The lawmaker who represents Biu/Bayo/Shani and Kwaya Kusar Federal Constituency of Borno state said the prestigious honour is a […]

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