The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has extended the enforcement deadline for tinted glass permits to August 12, 2025, citing public feedback and an ongoing review of its digital application system. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced the extension in a statement on Saturday, noting that the decision was approved by the Inspector General…
Global oil prices jumped after Israel said it had struck Iran in a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East. The price of the benchmark Brent crude rose more than 10%, reaching its highest level since January, before losing some gains. Disrupt Supplies from Energy-Rich Region Traders were concerned that a conflict between Iran…
Korde Abdullah in Lagos The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has lauded the Ogun II Area Command for achieving a 40% increase in revenue, describing it as a notable contribution to national development. During a working visit to the Command Headquarters in Abeokuta on Wednesday, Adeniyi praised the leadership of Customs Area Controller, Comptroller…
The Federal Government (FG) has warned that the escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel pose a significant threat to global peace, economic stability, and civilian safety, urging immediate international intervention. In a statement, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, expressed deep concern over the ongoing cycle of missile and drone attacks between the two…
Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, on Friday, expressed dismay over the conduct of former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos, saying it is unacceptable and another example of the growing trend of unruly passenger behaviour experienced by domestic carriers. Spokesperson for the AON, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, also expressed sadness…
Some of Nigeria’s most revered statesmen, media icons, public figures, and political leaders gathered to celebrate legendary journalist and publisher, Sam Amuka, as he marked his 90th birthday in Lagos, with tributes pouring in for his contributions to journalism and national development. Leading the roll call of dignitaries were Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka; veteran…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Halima Buba, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SunTrust Bank Ltd, and Innocent Mbagwu, Executive Director and Chief Compliance Officer, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja. According to the EFCC’s official X handle on Friday, the…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Africa faces a severe shortfall in mpox vaccines as only half of the 6.4 million doses needed are funded, leaving countries like Sierra Leone and Uganda struggling, according to Dr. Ngashi Ngongo of the Africa CDC. “Sierra Leone requested 280,000 doses but has received just 50,000,” Ngongo said at a media…
The resignation of a third special aide to President Bola Tinubu last week has caused deafening silence in the atmosphere. Many observers are left mouth agape and some are wagging tongues over the development, speculating about a crack in president’s team. Hussaini Kafi, in Kano untangles the perplexing situation. Resignation and Public Anxiety For…
…’Traffic saved me’ Bhoomi Chauhan remembers being angry and frustrated. Bumper-to-bumper traffic had delayed her car journey to Ahmedabad airport – so much so that she missed her Air India flight to London Gatwick by just 10 minutes. Ms Chauhan, a business administration student who lives in Bristol with her husband, had been visiting western…
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