The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has declared four individuals wanted for their alleged roles in a drug trafficking syndicate linked to Lagos drug kingpin, Alhaji Suleiman Ganiu, also known as Barryshine. The suspects, including Olarenwaju Abdulai and Oluwafemi Abidoye, were allegedly involved in foiled attempts to export cocaine to […]
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CBN removes free transactions on Interbank ATM withdrawals
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced that customers will now be charged when withdrawing from ATMs of banks other than theirs. In a circular dated February 10, the CBN stated that the previous allowance of three free withdrawals per month has been discontinued. Starting March 1, customers using other […]
Senate Committee Raises Alarm Over 3,900 Missing Firearms
The Senate Public Accounts Committee has expressed concern over the disappearance of more than 3,900 firearms, including AK-47 rifles, from the Nigeria Police Force. During a review of the Auditor-General’s report, lawmakers also flagged financial irregularities totaling ₦1.136 billion. Senator Victor Umeh criticized the police for failing to recover the […]
NUC raises private university application fee by over 400%
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has increased the application fee for establishing private universities in Nigeria by over 400%. Executive Secretary Abdullahi Ribadu announced that the fee for purchasing application forms has risen from ₦1 million to ₦5 million, while the processing fee jumped from ₦5 million to ₦25 million. […]
Zamfara Govt Rules Out Negotiation with Bandits
The Zamfara State Government has reaffirmed its stance against negotiating with bandits, insisting that security remains a top priority. In a statement on Tuesday, Governor Dauda Lawal’s aide, Sulaiman Bala Idris, clarified that the governor was misquoted in a BBC Hausa interview. He emphasized that any negotiation would only occur […]
JAMB Clarifies Admission Criteria
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has reaffirmed that high UTME scores alone do not guarantee university admission. In a statement on Sunday, JAMB spokesperson Fabian Benjamin clarified that admissions are based on a comprehensive ranking system, considering O’level results, UTME, and post-UTME scores. This comes amid concerns from […]
On Foreign News, Norwegian Refugee Council Suspends Aid in 20 Countries Over US Funding Freeze
On Foreign News, The Norwegian Refugee Council, NRC, has announced the suspension of humanitarian activities in nearly 20 countries due to the US aid freeze under President Donald Trump. In a statement, the NRC said this is the first time in its history it has been forced to halt urgent […]
Federal Government Unveils Diaspora City to Boost Investment and Cultural Exchange
The Federal Government is set to develop a Diaspora City, allowing Nigerians abroad to invest and reconnect with their roots. Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, made the announcement in Abuja during the unveiling of the Motherland 2025 initiative. She emphasized that the project goes beyond […]
South-West MDCAN declares indefinite strike over unpaid CONMESS for clinical lecturers
Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, South-West Zone, has declared an indefinite withdrawal of services by clinical lecturers in universities across the region. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr. AbdulKareem Salawu, and Secretary, Dr. Omotola Obajolowo, the association said the strike follows the expiration of a […]
NAFDAC Cracks Down on Fake Drugs in Onitsha
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has launched a major enforcement operation at Ogbo-Ogu Market, Bridge Head, Onitsha, Anambra State. Led by the South East Zonal Director, Dr. Martins Iluyomade, the agency seized large quantities of adulterated, substandard, and expired drugs from various shops. Speaking to […]