The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted two containers of imported opioids with a street value of N4.3 billion at the Port Harcourt Ports complex, Onne, Rivers and Tincan, Lagos state. The NDLEA spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi in a statement on Sunday in Abuja said that the drugs […]
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Federal Government approves N4tn for development commissions
The Federal Government has approved a sum of N4.26 trillion as statutory transfers to newly established development commissions for various regions in the country. The development commissions are, South East Development Commission, South West Development Commission, and North West Development Commission. However, the North East Development Commission was not included. […]
Abia gov promises to clamp down on criminals
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has pledged to restore the state’s security structure and flush out criminal elements following recent attacks on security personnel in the state. Otti made this known on Saturday after an emergency security council meeting convened to address the situation. He assured residents, visitors and investors […]
We didn’t abandon Ifeanyi Ubah – Senate
The Senate has denied reports that it abandoned late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah,who represented Anambra South Senatorial District in the 9th and 10th Senate and was the Chairman, Senate Committee on Petroleum Downstream. In a statement on Sunday by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, […]
Dangote refinery reduces fuel price to N970/litre
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery says it has reduced the price of its Premium Motor Spirit from N990 per litre to N970/litre. In a statement released on Sunday, the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer of the Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, said the reduction was to appreciate Nigerians as the year […]
Why Soludo Introduced Free Education and Other Empowerment Schemes – Commissioner Mefor
Why Soludo Introduced Free Education and Other Empowerment Schemes – Commissioner Mefor By Rose Oranye Anambra State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Law Mefor, has described Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo as a statesman who is concerned about the future of Ndi Anambra, and the present condition of the state. Speaking when […]
Anambra State Commenced Payment of New Minimum Wage Since October 2024
Anambra State Commenced Payment of New Minimum Wage Since October 2024 Anambra State Government says its attention has been drawn to some media reports that have excluded Anambra State from the states in Nigeria that have paid the new minimum wage of N70,000. The Commissioner for Information, Dr Law Mefor, […]
Nigerian Varsity, CIEPUK Sign MOU On Educational Services
Nigerian Varsity, CIEPUK Sign MOU On Educational Services By Chukwuka Ugokwe In a bid to ensure and impart quality educational services to all parts of the globe, Tansian University, Umunya, Nigeria and Chartered Institute of Educational Practitioners United Kingdom (CIEPUK) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) towards the exercise. […]
NDLEA Secures 9,043 Convictions, Arrests 52 Barons – Marwa Saudi Arabia Executed 10 Nigerians, 90 Other Foreigners In 2024
NDLEA Secures 9,043 Convictions, Arrests 52 Barons – MarwaSaudi Arabia Executed 10 Nigerians, 90 Other Foreigners In 2024 By Kalu Idika Report has it that over 10 Nigerians and more than 90 other foreigners were executed by the Saudi Arabia government in 2024. This was disclosed by AFP which has […]
NECO Accredits More Foreign Schools For SSCE, BECE
NECO Accredits More Foreign Schools For SSCE, BECE By DELE ALABI The National Examinations Council (NECO) has given accreditation to more foreign schools to write the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). The Acting Director, Information and Public Relations, Mr. Azeez Sani, disclosed this […]