By Abbas Bamalli The Katsina State Government has ordered the immediate closure of all Point of Sale (POS) businesses and commercial phone charging centres in Matazu and Musawa Local Government Areas. The government also banned the sale, purchase, transportation and storage of petroleum products in jerrycans across the state, asContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says the disposal of assets linked to criminal activities will serve as a deterrent to offenders and strengthen the government’s efforts to combat crime. Mr George Lawal, Acting Director of the Proceeds of Crime and Management DirectorateContinue Reading
By Grace Alegba Association of Corporate Communications and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) has begun activities to mark its 30th anniversary with a tree-planting initiative in Lagos. This, it said, reaffirms its commitment to environmental sustainability, ethical communication and the reputation of the banking industry. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has auctioned four properties forfeited by convicted drug traffickers for N6.1bn, with a six-floor hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos accounting for the bulk of the proceeds. One of the properties auctioned by the NDLEA Speaking at the event in Abuja,Continue Reading
By Hafsah Tilde/Mercy Sawok The Federal Government says strengthening families has become critical to protecting children from emerging threats and improving welfare outcomes across the country amid evolving social and economic challenges. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, represented by Mrs Esuabana Asanye, Permanent SecretaryContinue Reading
By Isaiah Eka The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has begun its 2026 sensitisation campaign on flood disaster preparedness and response in Akwa Ibom. The Director-General, Mrs Zubaida Umar, said at the opening of the campaign in Uyo, that there was need for proactive involvement of stakeholders in the sensitisationContinue Reading
By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo A group of elders and stakeholders in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara has expressed concern over the party’s primary that led to the emergence of the governorship candidate for the 2027 election. The group, at a news conference on Monday in Ilorin, urged the nationalContinue Reading
By Jacinta Nwachukwu The Federal Government has signed a concession agreement with Asia Arab Investment Nigeria Ltd. for the implementation of the Smart National Transport Databank (S-NTDB) project to enhance transportation management nationwide. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abuja, the Director-General of the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT),Continue Reading
Abdulrahman Yahaya Cape Verde pulled a stunner in their first ever World Cup game as they hold Spain to a goalless draw on Monday in the opening game of Group H. One of the tournament favourites Spain couldn’t find a way through debutant Cape Verde, in spite of dominating possessionContinue Reading
By Vivian Ahanmisi Germany began their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on a high note with an emphatic 7-1 victory over Curacao in a Group E match played on Sunday. The four-time world champions showed their quality from the start, controlling possession and creating several chances against the World CupContinue Reading
