As the Yuletide season begins, the Western Marine Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has tightened its noose against smugglers intercepting 15 sacks of cannabis sativa worth N107.2 million, in Lagos A press statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Magaji Mailafiya, said the 15 sacks of cannabis comprising 1,021 loaves weighed 538kg. According … Read more
The federal government has renewed its commitment to revitalise Nigeria’s dairy and livestock sector, addressing pressing challenges that have hindered its progress. During a courtesy visit by the Northeast Commercial Dairies and Producers Association in Abuja yesterday, the Minister of Livestock Development, Alh. Idi Mukhtar Maiha, assured stakeholders of the government’s resolve to tackle issues … Read more
Videos of Wizkd making an unexpected appearance at DJ Skyla Tylaa’s event in Lagos are trending onlineThe Nigerian music star, who recently dropped his 6th studio album, also teased the fun seekers with his unreleased songsWizkid’s appearance at the event and his unreleased song have spurred reactions from Nigerians amid claims about Morayo deluxe Nigerian … Read more
Chris Okewulonu, a former Chief of Staff to ex-governor Emeka Ihedioha of Imo State, has officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside Ihedioha’s former deputy governorship candidate, Chuma Nnaji, and their supporters. Henzodaily reports that the announcement was made on Friday at the APC secretariat in Owerri, Imo’s capital. Addressing party members, Okewulonu … Read more
Federal government has flagged off the construction of Greater Dutse Water Supply Treatment Plant in Jigawa State awarded at the cost of N59 billion. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engineer Joseph Utsev flagged off the work designed to provide drinking water to the state capital and its environs. Prof Utsev said the flag-off of … Read more
The national president, Ginger Farmers Association of Nigeria, Gagarin Madaki, has disclosed that organic method of growing ginger is the best way of addressing ginger blight faced by farmers. Madaki disclosed this yesterday at the launch of products on Ginger/Turmeric Disease Outbreak Solution and Bioherbicide Agriculture Biotechnology in Kaduna. He recalled that ginger farmers in … Read more
Trust Nigerians to always make headlines for the wrong reasons. The latest bombshell from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) that Nigerians paid a mind-boggling N2.23 trillion in ransom to kidnappers within just one year should send shivers down our spines. But wait a minute. Is anyone really surprised? I’m not. If anything, I think … Read more
Students in Nigeria usually apply for admission to multiple universities, colleges, and polytechnics through JAMB. So, after applying, ensure you check your admission status. Your JAMB admission status shows whether or not your application for admission to an institution of higher learning in Nigeria has been successful. This article shares a simple guide on how … Read more
The Enugu State Police Command in multiple operations has busted a kidnapping gang hideout and arrested five suspects for burglary and car stealing. These operations also resulted in the recovery of firearms, ammunition, military uniforms, and stolen items, including a car. According to the State’s Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ndukwe, the kidnap gangs were … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted Bureau De Change companies temporary access to the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) from December 19, 2024 to January 30, 2025 for the purchase of forex to a weekly cap of $25,000. By this move, the CBN would be selling up to $37.675 million to the 1507 … Read more