The Federal Operations Unit, FOU, Zone ‘C’ of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, in Owerri, Imo State, on Tuesday, 24 June, 2025 disclosed that it intercepted a 40- foot container Laden with donkey skin billed for illegal export and worth about N3.6 billion. The seizure, classified as dry salted donkey skin, a prohibited item, was unraveled by the eagle-eyed officers following a comprehensive examination of the container made by vigilant officers of the zone in Owerri . A close examination of the container revealed that some were packed in 10 pieces per sack and 9 pieces per sack, totaling 3,022 pieces.…
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Tuesday, 24 June, 2025 has disclosed reasons for declining assent to the National Assembly Library Trust Fund (Establishment) Amendment Bill, 2025, citing conflicts with existing federal laws and policies. In a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and read by the Speaker on Tuesday, 24 June, 2025 Tinubu said while he acknowledged the laudable objectives of the proposed legislation, several provisions in the bill were inconsistent with settled laws and policies of the federal government. According to Tinubu, the bill contained clauses relating to funding mechanisms for agencies under the National Assembly,…
After spending at least 35 years in power, Uganda long-running president Yoweri Museveni is seeking re-election again in polls scheduled for early 2026, the country’s ruling party made this disclosure on Tuesday, 24 June, 2025. The 80-year-old former rebel leader had been widely expected to try and extend his almost four-decade rule over the east African country. The opposition has faced a mounting crackdown ahead of the general election in January, with leading activists and politicians intimidated, abducted and detained. Museveni’s National Resistance Movement (NRM) party, which made the this disclosure in a statement on its website on Tuesday, 24 June, 2025, said that the leader “seeks…
MTN Nigeria, the nation’s leading telecommunications provider, has announced the launch of the “MTN Mega Billion Promo,” a bold, 12-week nationwide consumer promotion designed to celebrate, reward its loyal customers and deepen financial inclusion. This initiative underscores MTN’s commitment to customer-centricity, coming on the heels of recent adjustments to voice and data tariffs. The MTN Mega Billion Promo is aimed at cushioning the impact of these changes while delivering visible and immediate value to subscribers. “We understand the evolving needs of our customers, especially in the current economic climate,” said Dr. Karl Toriola, CEO, MTN Nigeria. “The MTN Mega Billion Promo is our way…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has told the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that the 2027 general elections will not be business as usual like in the past contests.According to Atiku, the emerging coalition of opposition forces determined to unseat the APC is “not a joke.”The two-time Vice President stated this in a statement posted to his social media account on Tuesday, 24 June, 2025. The politician made the declaration while receiving a delegation of Kannywood personalities and prominent North West opinion leaders at his Abuja residence. The visit was led by Dr. Aslam Aliyu—a Zamfara-based politician and head of the PAA 2027…
A sex worker, who gave birth to twins a month ago, was murdered by a man believed to be her client in the Verulam CBD, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa on the afternoon of Sunday, 22 June, 2025. Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were called out to Ireland Street after receiving reports that a female had been stabbed. On arrival at approximately 19:42, Reaction Officers discovered the woman’s lifeless body at the Ndwedwe Taxi Rank with sustained a stab wound to her back. According to witnesses, the woman is a known drug user and sex orker, allegedly entered the bush…
A man named Mr. Louis Nwachukwu, said to be an employee of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), has been found dead in a hotel located in the Mpape area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja It was gathered that Mr. Nwachukwu had checked into the hotel with a woman identified as Miss Helen Raymond before his death. Although the circumstances surrounding his death remain sketchy as at the time of filing this report, Miss Helen claimed that Nwachukwu slept off after they both engaged in sexual intercourse but failed to wake up. FCT Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh…
The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development, has sealed two major relaxation centres: Timeless Beach and Iceland Beach, as well as 180 other buildings in the Okun-Ajah, Eti-Osa axis of the State. The enforcement was carried out due to failure to comply with summons over encroachment on state-owned land. The exercise, which began in the early hours of the day, was led by the state Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure, Hon. Dayo Bush Alebiosu who disclosed that several notices and summons had previously been issued to the defaulters, but were ignored, prompting the State Government to initiate…
Eight schools reached the climax of the 2025 NLNG Science Quiz Competition on Saturday, 21 June, 2025, showcasing brilliance, speed, and scientific prowess in a fiercely contested finale, with Community Secondary School, Igboh Etche, emerging victorious over seven other schools to clinch the championship. Held in Port Harcourt, the competition drew students from across Rivers State in a bid to crown this year’s top science students under the theme “Renewable Energy Solutions.” After rounds of intense intellectual display, Community Secondary School, Igboh Etche emerged as the winner in the Senior Secondary (SS 2) category. Their victory marked the conclusion of…
The Public Relations Consultants Association of Nigeria (PRCAN) has congratulated Mrs. Bolajoko Bayo-Ajayi on her election as the President of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria (NIMN).In a statement signed by Dr. Nkechi Ali-Balogun, fnipr, Chair/CEO of PRCAN, the association described Mrs. Bayo-Ajayi’s election as a landmark achievement and a significant moment in the history of the marketing and communications profession in Nigeria.“On behalf of PRCAN, I extend our warmest congratulations to Mrs. Bolajoko Bayo-Ajayi on her historic election as the first female President of the National Institute of Marketing of Nigeria. Her emergence is not only a celebration…