By Ayomide Otitoju Officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have intercepted two containers carrying a total of 3,398 cartons of Codeine-containing syrup, concealed in household utensils, at Apapa Port. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Isah Sulaiman, disclosed that the seizures have…
By Ayomide Otitoju Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Soludo, was officially sworn in for a second term on Tuesday at the newly renovated Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, the state capital. He took the oath alongside his deputy, Dr. Onyeka Ibezim. The inauguration drew notable dignitaries, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo…
By Ayomide Otitoju Israel launched a new wave of airstrikes on Tehran and Beirut on Tuesday, while attacks in Baghdad drew Iraq further into the Middle East conflict that has already triggered global economic turmoil. The Iranian capital, which has faced near-daily bombardment since a joint US-Israeli strike on February 28, was targeted by Israeli…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday announced the return of the Monthly Environmental Sanitation exercise across the state, aiming to restore civic responsibility and improve public hygiene. The exercise will take place on the last Saturday of every month from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., without movement restrictions. State officials will monitor compliance,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Kassim Gidado, Chairman of Polaris Bank, has urged newly inducted banking professionals to uphold integrity, embrace continuous learning and demonstrate ethical leadership as they navigate the rapidly evolving financial services landscape. Gidado made the call while speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the 2026 Stream 1 Chartered Banker Induction Ceremony organised…
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) on Sunday vowed to target Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as tensions escalate in the ongoing conflict involving Israel and the United States. “If this child-killing criminal is alive, we will continue to pursue and kill him with full force,” the Guards said in a statement on their official…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has scheduled its National Convention for April 14, 2026, as part of preparations for the 2027 Nigerian General Elections. The party also announced that ward congresses will commence on April 7, followed by local government and state congresses as it begins the process of renewing its leadership…
Turkey’s Defence Ministry said on Friday that NATO forces shot down a ballistic missile launched from Iran after it entered Turkish airspace, marking the third such interception since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran. “A ballistic munition launched from Iran and entering Turkish airspace was neutralised by NATO air and missile defence assets…
Russia’s foreign ministry announced on Friday that it had summoned the British and French ambassadors to protest a Ukrainian attack on the city of Bryansk, reportedly carried out using Storm Shadow missiles supplied by the UK and France. The ministry said the envoys were summoned “to lodge a strong protest” over the Tuesday strike, which…
