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Customs Intercept ₦3.398bn Codeine Shipment at Apapa Port

Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, have intercepted two containers loaded with 3,398 cartons of codeine-containing syrup concealed within household items at Apapa Port, Lagos. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Isah Sulaiman, disclosed that the seizures had a cumulative Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦3,398,000,000. According to him, container No. […]

23 Killed, 108 Injured in Multiple Bomb Blasts in Maiduguri

Police authorities in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, have confirmed that 23 people were killed and 108 others injured following three bomb explosions on Monday night. The Command’s spokesperson, Mr. Nahum Kenneth-Daso, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, adding that normalcy had since been restored in the city. “Following the devastating suspected suicide IED […]

Zenith Bank Opens Manchester Branch to Boost UK–Africa Trade

Zenith Bank Plc has announced plans to open a new branch in Manchester, United Kingdom, marking another significant milestone in the bank’s international expansion and its commitment to strengthening financial connections between Africa and global markets. The official opening ceremony, scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026, is expected to attract government officials from Nigeria and […]

Security Sweep at Akure Airport Leads to Arrest of Four Suspected Bandits

Four suspected bandits have been arrested within the vicinity of Akure Airport in Ondo State following a coordinated security operation involving aviation authorities and other security agencies. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. According to FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr. Henry Agbebire, […]

ADC Schedules National Convention for April 14, Ward Congresses to Begin April 7

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has fixed April 14, 2026, for its National Convention, while ward congresses will commence on April 7, followed by local government and state congresses ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party said the activities form part of its constitutional responsibility to renew its leadership structures at all levels of […]

FG, States, LGs Share N1.894tn February Revenue, Says FAAC

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) has shared a total of N1.894 trillion as Federation Account revenue for February 2026 among the Federal Government, states, and local government councils. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, […]

Tinubu Establishes Presidential Task Force to Drive Petroleum Sector Reforms, Picks Fola Adeola as Chairman

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the creation of a Presidential Petroleum Reform and Value Optimisation Task Force to design the next phase of reforms in Nigeria’s petroleum sector. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga. Tinubu appointed Mr. Fola Adeola, co-founder of Guaranty […]

Adeleke Confident of Re-election in Osun Governorship Poll

Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed confidence that his administration’s performance and servant-leadership style will secure his re-election in the Aug. 15 governorship election in the state. Gov. Adeleke stated this on Wednesday while hosting members of the state chapter of the Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria at the Government House in Osogbo. The […]

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