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The seizures were made following intelligence processed by the Agency on the movement of the shipments from their port of origin in India, leading to a demand for a 100 percent joint examination of the watch-listed containers with the Nigerian Customs Service and other sister security agencies. Operatives of the …

The lawsuit is over “the failure to end the apparently unlawful practice by the National Assembly of fixing its allowances and running costs, and the failure to account for the monthly running costs paid to members”. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate …

This position was communicated by Comrade Namdi, the Acting Branch Secretary of the organisation in a statement on Saturday. The Education Rights Campaign has condemned the management of the University of Ibadan over its alleged tactics against the anti-fee hike protests in the school. This position was communicated by Comrade …

This move is to intensify the government’s counter-insurgency efforts and eradicate the scourge of banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism plaguing the North-West region. In a bid to bolster national security and combat the escalating threats of banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism ravaging the North-West region, the Minister of State for Defence, Bello …

Pavel Durov, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Telegram, has been released from police custody after four days of interrogation. According to CNN on Wednesday, Durov, who was seen exiting the anti-fraud office outside Paris in a police vehicle, was transferred to court for questioning ahead of a possible indictment. …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says Nigeria can achieve the 3.1 percent economic growth forecast for 2024 by implementing stronger reforms. Christian Ebeke, IMF resident representative, spoke on Tuesday at the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) International Business Conference and Expo 2024, themed ‘Invest Nigeria’. On July 16, …

The Federal High Court will resume the money laundering case against crypto exchange Binance and two of its executives on September 2, 2024. The case which was originally scheduled for October 11, now comes a month earlier, after the defence lawyers asked for the date change, reports Reuters. The Federal …

It was learnt that the tournament schedule shows Nigeria will face off against powerhouse teams from Britain and China in the highly anticipated table tennis event. The Nigerian table tennis team is gearing up for a thrilling competition at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France. It was learnt that …

NANS urged the president to remember his words and take immediate action to deliver on this promise, adding that the provision of the buses was not just a matter of convenience but a critical need that affects the daily lives and academic success of students across the country. The National …

A former federal lawmaker, Mr Sam Onuigbo, has intervened in the political dispute between Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti. He urged those fueling the crisis to desist, warning that their actions could create unnecessary tension in the state. Onuigbo, …