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The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) has commiserated with the Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Kaduna State Council, Comrade Abdulgafar Alabelewe, over the death of his beloved wife, Hajara Alabelewe. In a condolence message signed by Rowland Olonishuwa, National Secretary, NGIJ and made available to journalists on Sunday, the NGIJ described the passing of Mrs. Alabelewe as a painful loss, not only to her immediate family but also to the journalism community in Kaduna and beyond. The Guild prayed for Allah’s comfort and strength for Comrade Alabelewe and his family in this moment of grief. “On…

Operatives of police team in Kebbi State Commamd have recorded another breakthrough where a 25-years victim was recused from his abductors in Kesan village of Shanta Local government area of state metropolis The victim was shot on his left leg.with serious Injury upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer, Shanga, promptly mobilized a combined team of Policemen and vigilantes, trailed the kidnappers and rescued the victim CSP Nafi’u Abubakar, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Kebbi Command, disclosed this in a statement. According to him, the victim has been admitted at a nearby medical facility, medical personal are…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has organised a sensitisation programme for its management staff. The programme focuses on enhancing the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) operational effectiveness. The event took place in Abuja on 21 August 2025. Declaring the programme open, Deputy Comptroller-General Greg Itotoh, who represented the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, noted that fighting corruption within the Service is not a new undertaking. He emphasised that the sensitisation session was part of sustained efforts to strengthen internal controls and instil a culture of integrity across…

The ownership battle over the multi-billion-naira River Park Estate along Airport Road, Abuja, has entered a new and dramatic phase, following a High Court order halting all activities of the warring parties on the contested land and the surfacing of a controversial police letter now under scrutiny. On August 21, 2025, Justice C. O. Agashieze of the Abuja High Court, in Suit No. CV/2902/2025 filed by Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited against Paulo Homes Nigeria Limited, directed the parties to “maintain the status quo” pending determination of the substantive matter. The judge restrained both sides from interfering with the disputed properties,…

The ownership battle over the multi-billion-naira River Park Estate along Airport Road, Abuja, has entered a new and dramatic phase, following a High Court order halting all activities on the contested land and the surfacing of a controversial police letter now under scrutiny. On August 21, 2025, Justice C. O. Agashieze of the Abuja High Court, in Suit No. CV/2902/2025 filed by Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited against Paulo Homes Nigeria Limited, directed the parties to “maintain the status quo” pending determination of the substantive matter. The judge restrained both sides from interfering with the disputed properties, including Paulo Boulevard and…

MAGGI, the iconic seasoning brand from Nestlé, has once again reinforced its commitment to women and communities in Nigeria by sponsoring the 2025 AugustMeeting across five South-Eastern states. This year’s edition reached more than 8,100 women across 18 locations throughout August, providing nutrition education, culinary demonstrations, and engaging conversations on family well-being and economic empowerment. The August Meeting is a decades-old tradition that unites Igbo women, both at home and abroad, to deliberate on family, social, and community development. By partnering with this powerful platform, MAGGI is deepening its connection with women, who remain at the heart of its brand…

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has charged all ships operating within Nigerian waters to ensure strict compliance with the provisions of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex VI. MARPOL Annex VI, which Nigeria has domesticated under the Merchant Shipping Act, 2007 (MSA, 2007), specifically addresses the prevention of air pollution from ships. The Director General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to safeguarding Nigeria’s marine environment. He stressed that full compliance with MARPOL Annex VI is non-negotiable for all vessels, as Nigeria continues to align its maritime operations…

By Austine Obi The Commander of Narcotics, Ashiru Abdullahi while receiving the intercepted two 40tf container of expired Codeine from The Customs Area Controller,The Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command, Comptroller Esohe Edelduok, in Lagos on Friday The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) Kirikiri Lighter Terminal Command says it generated ₦89.2 billion from imports between January and June 2025. Customs Area Controller of the command, Comptroller Esohe Edelduok, disclosed this on Friday during a media briefing in Lagos. Edelduok said revenue in the second quarter of 2025 rose by ₦34.3 billion, a 63 per cent increase from the same period in 2024. “When…

Customs Area Controller of Apapa Port Command, Comptroller Babatunde Olomu fsi has reiterated that the Command will always be ahead of smugglers by always deploying intelligence with uncompromising enforcement to prevent prohibited items from being brought into the country. Comptroller Olomu, who said this on Monday, 18 August 2025, when he received Dr. Martin Iluyomade fsi, Director, Inspection and Enforcement Directorate of the National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), disclosed that renewed antics by smugglers to use fake registration numbers and false declarations have always failed. He told the visiting Director, who doubles as Chairman of the…

…..A clear win for Technological efficiency and collaboration…-Comptroller Onyeka.