NDLEA Intercepts N7.3bn Codeine Consignment as Two Passengers Excrete 150 Cocaine Wraps in Lagos
NDLEA operatives have intercepted 6,125 cartons of codeine syrup containing 1,050,000 bottles of the opioid worth at the Onne port.
NAFDAC Chief Hails Tinubu’s Executive Order As Transformative For Nigeria’s Health Sector
NAFDAC DG Adeyeye says granting waivers in critical healthcare areas shows the Tinubu administration’s commitment to transforming Nigeria’s healthcare sector.
Presidency, Peter Obi Clash Over ‘Concurrent Implementation of Four Budgets’
Peter Obi has faulted the “concurrent implementation of four budgets,” describing it as recipe for chaos. Presidency refutes his claims.
Shehu Sani: Insecurity Less Severe Under Tinubu Compared To Buhari Administration
Former Senator Sani has compared security under Buhari and Tinubu, stating the latter’s administration has shown improvement in handling challenges.
Tax Reforms Chief Oyedele Says Nigeria Can Generate More Revenue Without Raising Taxes
Fiscal Policy Chairman Oyedele criticised Nigeria’s complex tax system, suggesting fewer taxes and exemptions for vulnerable groups to stimulate economic growth.
NLC: FEC Lacks Constitutional Power To Deliberate on Minimum Wage, Governors Foot-Dragging Are Lawbreakers
The NLC faulted FEC’s claim of stepping down minimum wage deliberations for consultations, asserting that FEC lacks power to decide.
Shettima Defends Tinubu’s Capacity to Fix Economy, Cites Global Economic Turbulence
VP Shettima says the economic turbulence Nigeria is experiencing is a global phenomenon, and criticised those mocking the president.
30 Feared Dead, Over 100 injured As Female Suicide Bombers Attack Wedding, Funeral in Borno
Tears flowed freely on Saturday as female suicide bombers attacked funeral and wedding ceremonies in Gwoza, Borno State.
Peter Obi Says Nigeria Among World’s Most Insecure Nations, Calls For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
Peter Obi has again, lamented the insecurity in Nigeria and warned that the country could become a failed nation.
‘Gifted Mind’: Tinubu Rejoices With Former Lagos Governor Babatunde Fashola At 61
Tinubu has sent warm congratulations to former Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola on the occasion of his 61st birthday.
Nigeria to Receive Over 50% of Global Water Fund to West African Countries
ECOWAS says Nigeria will get at least 55% of the global water fund coming to members the regional bloc.
ECOWAS Revisits Implementation of Community Levy on All Imports into Region
ECOWAS has revisited the implementation of community levy in the region as it tops the agenda at an ongoing meeting.
Police Faults Viral Video On Arrest, Dehumanisation Of Corps Member In Zamfara
Nigeria’s Police has invalidated the trending video footage of the arrest, detention and dehumanisation of a corps member in Zamfara.
Supreme Court Affirms Six-Year Jail Term for Ex-Bank PHB MD Francis Atuche Over N25.7bn Fraud
The Supreme Court has confirmed Atuche’s guilt in N25.7 billion fraud, dismissing arguments for overturning the trial court’s verdict.
Lagos Appeal Court Upholds Actor Baba Ijesha’s Conviction For Sexual Assault
Lagos Appeal Court has reduced Baba Ijesha’s sentence on some charges but upheld his conviction for indecent treatment and sexual assault.
Tinubu Approves Appointment of Eight New Federal Permanent Secretaries
President Tinubu has announced the appointment of eight Permanent Secretaries to fill existing vacancies in the civil service.
‘Hardworking Younger Sister’: Okonjo-Iweala Extends Warm Birthday Wishes To UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala wished UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed a happy birthday via a post on X.
More Boko Haram Terrorists Surrender To Nigerian Troops
Three more Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered to the Multinational Joint Task Force in Cameroon and Nigeria.
Tinubu Rejoices With UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed At 63
Tinubu has extended his warm congratulations to the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations, Amina Mohammed, on her 63rd birthday.
FCCPC Investigates Three Steel Firms In Ogun State For Substandard Iron Rods
The FCCPC is investigating three Ogun State steel firms following reports of anti-competitive behaviour and production of substandard iron rods.
