A’Ibom Govt set to establish electricity regulatory commission, concession power plant – Commissioner
The Akwa Ibom Government says it has commenced the process of establishing the State’s Electricity Regulatory Commission as well as concessioning of the Ibom Power Plant. Mr. Iniobong Robson, state…
18 ships discharging petroleum products, others in Lagos ports
A total of 18 ships are discharging petroleum products and other commodities at Apapa Lekki and Tin-Can Island ports in Lagos, the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) said on Saturday. NPA…
NDLEA arrests 17 suspects, seizes Illicit drugs in Kano raids
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, said it has arrested 17 suspects and seized various illicit substances under its special enforcement initiative, “Operation Ramadan Mubarak.” The…
Customs intercepts 4 live Pangolins in Ogun
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun 1 Area Command, Idiroko, says it intercepted four live Pangolins, an endangered species, along the Yemoamota-Abule-Igboora axis of the state. The Deputy Superintendent of…
APC Inaugurates FCT Campaign Council, Unveils Victory Roadmap for All Area Council Polls
The All Progressives Congress on Friday formally inaugurated its 138-member Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Campaign Council, alongside the unveiling of a comprehensive roadmap aimed at securing victory in all…
Police nabs 87 suspected kidnappers, rescue 30 victims in Edo
Operatives of the Police command in Edo arrested 87 suspected kidnappers and rescued 30 victims in January. The State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Monday Agbonika, disclosed this on Friday at…
Police busts high-end robbery syndicate in Lagos
The Zone 2 Police command, Onikan, Lagos, has dismantled a high-profile armed robbery syndicate linked to burglaries across upscale Lagos estates. Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Adegoke Fayoade, disclosed this…
Illegal mining: Niger government orders closure after deadly attack on officers
The Niger government has condemned a deadly attack at Zuzungi Kataeregi mining site in Katcha LGA, ordering its temporary closure. This is contained in a statement on Friday by Permanent…
Troops kill scores of terrorists, nab 38, rescue 50 victims in 1 week – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters says troops of the Armed Forces have in the last one week neutralised scores of terrorists, apprehended 38 suspects and rescued over 50 kidnapped victims in coordinated…
Tinubu meets Elumelu, discuss tax reforms, power, SMEs
President Bola Tinubu on Friday met with Mr Tony Elumelu, Chairman, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Group PLC, to advance plans for economic growth and tax reforms aimed at strengthening…