LASG clamps down on illegal miners, issues Stop Work Order, Arrests Suspects
Feb. 26, 2025 The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, has launched a massive clampdown on illegal dredgers operating in the State, ordering them to stop…
Navy deactivates 4 illegal refining sites in Delta
Feb. 26, 2025 The Forward Operating Base (FOB) Escravos of the Nigerian Navy has deactivated four illegal refining sites in Warri South-West Local Government in Delta. Navy Capt. Ikenna Okoloagu,…
Embezzlement: Jigawa anti graft agency recovers N300m
Feb. 26, 2025 The Jigawa State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC), says it has recovered N300 million embezzled funds in the last six months. Its Chairman, Mr Salisu Abdu…
Police raids criminal hideout in Taraba, nabs 20 suspects, rescues 3 kidnap victims in Oyo State
Feb. 26, 2025 The Nigeria Police Force has rescued kidnap victims and arrested suspects while also recovering arms. In Taraba State, the Police said its operatives raided a criminal hideout…
Dangote reduces PMS price to N825 effective Thursday
Feb. 26, 2025 Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a reduction in the ex-depot (gantry) price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, by N65.00, from N890 to…
NDLEA destroys 25 tonnes of illicit drugs in Kogi
Feb. 26, 2025 The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on Wednesday, publicly destroyed 25 tonnes of seized hard drugs in Kogi State. The NDLEA Chairman, Retired Brig.- Gen. Mohammed…
Nigeria’s gas flare commercialisation programme to unlock $2.5bn investment – NUPRC
Feb. 26, 2025 The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), says the Nigeria Gas Flare Commercialisation Programme (NGFCP) has the potential to unlock 2.5 billion dollars investment in oil and…
NAFDAC D-G wants death penalty for drug crimes; confirms arrest of 40 persons
Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has called for life sentences and death penalty for individuals involved in drug crimes….
Armed men abduct 3 university students in Jos – Management
Feb. 26, 2025 The management of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM) has confirmed the abduction of three students by unknown armed men on Tuesday night. The university made the…
Nigeria to automate visa on arrival issuance to cut off dubious middlemen
Nigeria is automating its electronic visa approval and issuance process in an effort to boost travel and business, the interior minister said. This automation aims to eliminate lengthy wait times…