Nigerian Customs
14 Jun
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of 18 suspects for offences bordering on illegal mining activities in Ilorin, Kwara State. EFCC in a statement said the operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Commission also arrested 13 truckloads of assorted solid minerals suspected to be lithium. Marble stone, white…
12 Jun
Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service Sokoto/Zamfara Command have been praised for rejecting a N1.5 million bribe from three suspects arrested for their involvement in railway track vandalism. The Comptroller of the Command, Kamal Mohammed, disclosed this in a press briefing held on Monday, June 10, 2024, in Sokoto. According to Mohammed, the suspects are…
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Nigerian banks significantly reduced their borrowing from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in November 2024, as the rising Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) made borrowing more expensive. According to a report by the apex bank, the CBN's financial data revealed that banks borrowed N9.97 trillion in November, a 44.9% decrease from the N18.09 trillion borrowed…
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In a grand celebration of academic excellence and visionary leadership, the American University of Nigeria (AUN) marked its 16th Annual Founder’s Day and 20th Anniversary on a radiant Saturday. The event brought together an august gathering of political figures, diplomats, scholars, and traditional leaders from Yola and beyond. Hosted at the esteemed Lamido Aliyu Musdafa Commencement…
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Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon has narrated how former President Olusegun Obasanjo could have been killed for an alleged coup plot in 1995 under Gen. Sani Abacha if not for him. Gowon said this at the maiden edition of the Interdenominational Unity Christmas Carol and Praise Festival organised by the Plateau Government. The…
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Gov. Ahmad Aliyu has presented the 2025 state appropriation bill amounting to N526,882,142,484.39. The budget, tagged "Transformation and Infrastructural Sustainability Budget," focuses more on developmental projects. The breakdown of the budget indicates that capital expenditure would gulp N349,386,540,354.25, while recurrent expenditure would take N176,295,602,130.14. The governor said his administration would continue to emphasize infrastructural development…
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Staff members of Edo State University Uzairue have appealed to Governor Monday Okpebholo regarding the ongoing administrative crisis involving the institution’s suspended Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dawood Egbefo, and Registrar, Mr. Habib Ekhalefo, over allegations of corruption, high-handedness, and non-compliance with due process. The staff members said that the two suspended officials allegedly ignored the…
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When it comes to Nigerian influencers redefining fashion, Angel Obasi, better known as The Style Connaisseur or The Hat Lady, stands out as a true icon. Her ability to merge high fashion with cultural richness is nothing short of inspiring. From elegant boubous paired with her signature hats to chic palazzo pants and modern aso-oke…
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The Los Angeles Galaxy will host the New York Red Bulls in the MLS Cup final after the two founding members of the league won their conference championship games on Saturday. The Red Bulls will have a chance to win their first MLS Cup title after a 1-0 win at Orlando City. The Red Bulls…
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Hundreds of people, many in tears, gathered in Beirut's southern suburbs late Saturday at the site where former Hezbollah leader Hassan
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Hamas is open to discussing "all ideas and proposals", a senior official of the Palestinian militant group told AFP, as representatives