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The Nigeria Customs Service has explained that the closure of Nigeria’s borders with Niger Republic is not a declaration of war between the two countries as speculated. The NCS Acting Comptroller General, Adewale Adeniyi, said this while addressing Illela border community in Sokoto State. Adeniyi, who was at the Illela border to ascertain the level of compliance, stated that what is happening in Nigeria is also happening in other states of West Africa that share the same border with Niger Republic. He said: “My mission here is to restate the directives of President Bola Tinubu, being not only the Commander…

The Federal Road Safety Corps, Imo chapter, has sacked one of its officers for participating in the protest by the labour unions in the state. The Sector Commander of the FRSC in Imo State, Evaristus Ebeniro, said this while addressing newsmen in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Friday. He added that the officer participated in the protest in a special marshal regalia. Recall that the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Unions Congress embarked on a nationwide protest on Wednesday to register their displeasure over the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government. Ebeniro stated that the FRSC…

Nigerian athlete Mercy Abire, known for her achievements in long jump, has been found entangled in a web of conspiracy and money laundering in the United States.  The 28-year-old athlete, along with former Nigerian men’s 100m champion Raymond Ekevwo and Aniekeme Etim, stands accused of orchestrating a series of fraudulent schemes spanning from 2018 to 2022, targeting unsuspecting victims. Court documents unveiled during the trial reveal that the trio devised elaborate online romance scams, fraudulent charity endeavors, and other deceitful tactics, amassing substantial illicit gains.  These ill-gotten funds were circulated among the perpetrators, with a significant portion…

The Nigerian Army and Nigerian Navy have pledged to strengthen their collaboration and unite forces within the 81 Division Area of Responsibility. During a recent diplomatic exchange, Rear Admiral Muhammad Abdullahi, the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) of the Western Naval Command in Lagos, paid a courtesy visit to the Headquarters of the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army. Abdulahi said the visit  underscored the determination of both military entities to work in tandem to ensure peace and security. Major General Muhammed Usman, the General Officer Commanding the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, extended his gratitude for the already-existing…

Adejoke Adebiyi In a significant turn of events, the Nigerian Senate has chosen diplomacy over military intervention by rejecting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appeal to deploy troops to address the suspension of democracy in neighboring Niger Republic. The decision was made following a four-hour closed-door meeting on Saturday, where Senate members engaged in a thoughtful deliberation on the matter. The Senate’s resolution marks a distinctive stance as it refrains from approving any military action, in line with President Tinubu’s role as the Chairman of ECOWAS. Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio, elucidated that the President’s request was not for…

Four Nigerian stowaways have emerged as heroes of resilience after enduring a grueling 14-day ordeal clinging to a cargo ship’s rudder in the vast expanse of the Atlantic Ocean.  These brave souls faced unfathomable challenges, resorting to drinking their own urine to stay alive as they sought refuge from economic adversity and political instability back in Nigeria. As they recounted their extraordinary journey, the survivors revealed to Daily Mail the heart-wrenching details of their 3,500-mile (5,600-kilometer) voyage from Lagos, Nigeria, to Vitória, Brazil.  Escaping the clutches of hardship, the four stowaways clung to their dreams of a…

Fawaz Adebisi President Bola Tinubu on Friday,  launched the Gwagwalada Independent Power Plant Project by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL. Spanning over 547 hectares of land in Gwagwalada, Abuja, the power project is a 1.350MW combined cycle power plant with auxiliaries and a balance of plant. Experts have projected that the power plant will yield an impressive annual revenue ranging between $700 million and $800 million during its initial decade of operation. During the groundbreaking ceremony for the project’s 350MW first phase, President Tinubu emphasized that the endeavor aims to eliminate distribution challenges, paving the way for Nigeria’s…

In a bid to enhance the safety of troops and road users on highways, the 3 Division Nigerian Army (NA) has announced a strategic partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). Major General AE Abubakar, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of 3 Division and Commander of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH), reaffirmed the division’s commitment to ensuring maximum safety on the roads. During a courtesy visit to the Headquarters of 3 Division in Jos, Assistant Corps Marshal Clement O Oladele, the Zonal Commanding Officer of the FRSC, discussed the importance of collaboration between military and paramilitary agencies to achieve…

By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta State Government said it may consider investment in electric vehicles for mass transportation to mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal on the citizens. The State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori stated this on Thursday shortly after the inspection and test-drive of two electric vehicles presented by Ajaere Motors and Jet Motor Company at Government House, Asaba. He said he was putting up a Committee to be headed by Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu to look into the economic viability and operational sustainability of electric vehicles in Nigeria. “This is the first time…

Renowned Islamic Scholar, head of the Department of Religions at the University of Ilorin, Kwara State,Prof. Imam, Abubakar  Ali-Agan has  responded to the contentious remarks made by Nigerian literary icon,Prof. Wole Soyinka regarding Isese traditional worshippers and their relationship with the Muslim community in Ilorin. Referring to Soyinka’s expertise in English language and literature, Prof Ali-Agan acknowledged Soyinka’s mastery but drew attention to the distinction between scholarly expertise and comprehensive knowledge.  While refraining from explicitly quoting Soyinka, the scholar critiqued what he perceived as an inherent anti-Islam agenda in Soyinka’s commentary, emphasizing that genuine intellectualism requires objective analysis…