The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has launched its 2025 flood preparedness campaign in Taraba State. Director-General Hajiya Zubaida Umar, represented by Deputy Director Abbani Garki, said the initiative aims to strengthen community-level disaster prevention and response. Drawing from climate forecasts by NIMET and NIHSA, NEMA has developed a comprehensive […]
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NAFDAC seizes ₦20.5bn worth of fake drugs, substandard tomato paste at Onne Port
The Nigeria Customs Service has handed over ₦20.5 billion worth of fake drugs and tomato paste to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) at Onne Port, Rivers State. The seizure included 11 containers of banned pharmaceutical products and four containers of unwholesome tomato paste. The […]
Federal Government Approves Rebuild of Murtala Muhammed International Airport with Smart Technology.
The Federal Government has approved a major transformation of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos State. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo revealed that Terminal One, which has long suffered neglect, will be completely rebuilt, while Terminal Two will be expanded to handle wide-body aircraft. Smart technologies will be integrated into both terminals […]
Nigeria Union of Journalists Condemns Threat to Shut Down Badeggi FM in Niger State.
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has condemned plans by the Niger State Government to shut down privately owned Badeggi FM 90.1 in Minna. NUJ President Alhassan Abdullahi, in a Sunday statement, called it an “assault on press freedom.” The union reminded state authorities that only the National Broadcasting Commission […]
Anambra arrests, prosecutes illegal revenue collectors
Anambra State has intensified its crackdown on illegal revenue collectors. Over the weekend, joint raids by the Internal Revenue Board and the Anti-Touting Agency led to multiple arrests at black spots like UNIZIK Junction and Regina Junction, Awka. Offenders were found extorting tricycle operators and motorists while pretending to be […]
Anambra State Government Promises Justice for Slain Entrepreneur.
The Anambra State Government has condemned the brutal murder of businessman Ifesinachi Onyekere, popularly known as “Fish Magnet.” Onyekere, abducted from his home in Okpuno on July 26, was later killed. In a statement released on Sunday, Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, described the act as “dastardly and heart-wrenching.” He […]
On Foreign News, UN Accuse Israel as US Envoy Visits Gaza Aid Sites
On Foreign News, A special envoy of US President Donald Trump visited a US-backed food centre in Gaza on Friday, amid mounting global outrage over civilian deaths during aid distribution. The UN rights office reports that Israeli forces have killed over 1,300 Palestinians since May 27 while seeking aid 859 […]
Strike: FG approves policy to regulate activities of trade unions
In a move to curb frequent industrial strikes, the Federal Government has approved the National Industrial Relations Policy, NIRP 2025. Minister of Information Mohammed Idris says the policy aims to promote workplace harmony and align with global labour standards. This comes as the government withdraws the controversial circular that sparked […]
Customs Sets December 2025 Deadline for Trade Scheme Migration
The Nigeria Customs Service has announced December 31, 2025, as the deadline for migrating from the current Fast Track Scheme to the globally recognised Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Programme. According to Customs spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada, the transition aligns with the World Customs Organisation’s SAFE Framework and Sections 108–111 of the […]
Gombe Commissions ₦1 Billion Hybrid Power Project at Balanga Dam
Gombe State marked a major milestone in energy development on Friday with the commissioning of a ₦1 billion 620KW Small Hydropower–Solar Hybrid Power System at the Balanga Dam in Talasse. The project funded by the European Union, Global Environment Facility, and Rural Electrification Agency, and implemented by UNIDO is designed […]