In strict compliance with the Customs and Excise Management Act (CEMA) and the Federal Government directives, the Nigerian Customs officers attached to the Federal Operation Unit (FOU) Zone A, Ikeja, have continued to intercept illegal goods from smugglers without recording any clashes and firing gunshots at the contraband dealers during the operations across the southwest region of the country. To avert bloody clashes with the smugglers around the country’s borderlines in Ogun and other southwest states, it was gathered that the FOU Zone A personnel often embarked on extensive intelligence gathering to apprehend the contraband dealers before approaching locations where…
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President Bola Tinubu has charged leaders from the South-South zone and Niger Delta Stakeholders to support the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, in its quest to fast track the development of Nigeria’s oil-rich region. The President gave the charge when he met with the leaders of Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, at the Council Chambers in the Presidential Villa, Abuja. He commended the political leaders in the Niger Delta and urged them to do more to encourage the agencies driving the development process in the region. Tinubu stated: “Community development is very close to my heart. The NDDC Managing Director,…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has been working to satisfy the needs of people living in the Niger Delta region in the last twenty five years within the limit of available resources. In doing this, the commission has ensured that projects cited in each locality meet the immediate needs of the community. It is in line with this logic that the agency constructed a solar-powered water project in Umu-neochi, Umunneochi Local Government Area in Abia State. In the words of the NDDC, the project was put in the community so that residents can have access to clean water.
By Babafemi Ojudu Have you ever wondered about the creative energy that flows from Ikere? What is it about this town that has produced the man we are celebrating today—Prof. Niyi Osundare, a poet of immense talent, whose verses, steeped in the richness of his culture, have mesmerized the world of poetry? Have we ever connected the smooth, soul-stirring melodies of Sade Adu to the towering, seamless grace of Orole Hill? Have we ever paused to ask why this same town gave us Dele Jegede, the visual artist whose brushstrokes have captivated audiences far beyond our shores? And what about…
Properties worth millions of Naira have been destroyed as a result of fire incident that ravaged some parts of Aleshinloye market in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. It was gathered that the fire incident occurred at midnight. General Manager of Oyo State Fire Service, Mr Yemi Akinyinka who confirmed the incident through a short statement issued on Wednesday 12 March, 2025, said that men of the agency were still working at the market. “Men are currently working at Aleshinloye market. We thank the management of SWEETCO for releasing their truck and men. Very massive. “We are grateful to Sumal for…
In a decisive ruling on Monday, 10 March , 2025, Nigeria’s Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the administration of Dr. Peter Odili, who governed Rivers State from 1999 to 2007. The landmark decision delivered by a five-justice panel headed by Justice John Okoro, dismissed appeals lodged by the Rivers State Attorney General and the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, ending a nearly two-decade legal shield that had protected Odili from scrutiny by the anti-corruption agency. The saga began in 2007, shortly after Odili left office, when he…
Victoria Goodwin, wife of American actor, Aaron Goodwin, has been arrested for allegedly hiring a hitman to kill the actor barely two years after their wedding. She was arrested on Thursday, 6 March, 2025 on charges of solicitation to commit murder and conspiracy to commit murder after she allegedly plotted to have her husband killed, according to a TMZ report. An arrest report obtained by the outlet said that Victoria Goodwin has denied the allegations. The report cited a text message from Victoria Goodwin to an inmate in a Florida prison. “Am I bad a person? Because I chose to end his…
Famous Nigerian actor and skit maker, Ganiyu Kehinde Morufu, popularly known as Ijoba Lande, has said that he has forgiven his colleague Babatunde Tayo, aka Baba Tee, for sleeping with his wife, Dara. Lande recently accused Baba Tee of sleeping with his wife. Baba Tee initially denied the allegation but later admitted to having a “short” sexual experience with Dara. Baba Tee had asked for Lande’s forgiveness, claiming he was not aware that Dara was married. Responding to his plea, Lande said he has forgiven Baba Tee. In a video message shared via his social media, Lande said, “Thank you…
The landing cost of premium motor spirit dropped to N774.82 per litre, cheaper than the ex-depot price of Dangote Refinery’s fuel, which stood at N825 per litre. This is contained in the latest competency centre daily energy data released by the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria on Tuesday, 11 March, 2025. Data from MEMAN indicates that estimated import parity into tanks has reduced to N774.82 per litre, a reduction of N152.56 or 16.5 percent from the N927.48 per litre quoted on February 21, 2025 regarding petrol. The development comes as global oil price drop persists. For instance, Brent Crude…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara was on Wednesday, 12 March, 2025 denied access to the Rivers State House of Assembly quarters, where lawmakers held plenary sessions. It was gathered that the Governor arrived at the Assembly quarters on morning of Wednesday, 12 March, 2025 to present the state 2025 Budget but was met with a locked gate, preventing his entry. Fubara had earlier pledged to implement the Supreme Court judgment, which includes the formal presentation of the 2024 budget. The budget was initially presented to a four-member Assembly faction in December 2023. Last week, the Assembly issued a 48-hour ultimatum…