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By Ifeoma Ikem The Customs Area Controller, Mohammed Shuaib has reaffirmed the unit’s commitment to combating smuggling and protecting Nigeria’s economy. Shuaib gave the assurance during his press briefing at the Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, Ikeja on Thursday. He emphasized that the unit will continue to work tirelessly to prevent smuggling and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. He said the unit made notable seizures involving eight containers with mis-declared goods or attempts to evade duties. He noted that the containers included goods such as used shoes, auto spare parts, furniture, and vehicles. “The seizures were made…

The Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists (NGIJ) is set to hold a high-impact virtual Capacity Building Training on Saturday, 16th August 2025, featuring distinguished journalist, renowned academic, and former Presidential Spokesman, Professor Zubair Isiaka Aliagan, as Guest Speaker. Prof. Aliagan, who currently serves as the Dean, Faculty of Information and Communication Technology (FICT), Kwara State University, Malete, is widely celebrated for his pioneering role in establishing, teaching as well as External examiner in Mass Communication departments in leading institutions such as the University of Ilorin, Al-Hikmah University, Federal Polytechnic Offa, Kwara State College of Arabic and Islamic Legal Studies, Kwara…

An Ex-member of the Kwara State Working Committee of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has been fingered in an alleged certificate forgery. The NUJ ex-official, Mr. Gbenga Ishola was said to have forged a National Open University of Nigeria Bachelor of Science (Bsc) degree certificate in Mass Communication which he presented to the National body of the Union to validate his membership in the online registration exercise this year. He was said to have in collaboration with the Chairman of Kwara State Council of the Union; Mr Abdulateef ‘Lanre Ahmed used the certificate to become an ex-officio member of…

The Alliance for Action on Pesticides in Nigeria (AAPN) has called for accountability in the importation, production and distribution of highly toxic pesticides to farmers across Nigeria. It disclosed this during a News conference in Abuja on Thursday with the Theme `Stop the Spread of Highly Hazardous Pesticides (HHPs)’. The alliance also urged that legislators and philanthropists must move from unchecked benevolence to responsible, transparent, and answerable support. It said that legislators should stop giving their constituency, communities, farmers, pregnant women and babies, highly toxic pesticides and chemical fertilizers without educating them on the associated dangers. “They all have health…

MWUN PG Comrade Bunu Commends MAJAN Leadership, Assures members Of Brighter Days Ahead …Urges Members to shun drugs, trust the union leaders The president general of the Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria (MWUN), Comrade Francis Bunu Abi has Commended the leadership of Maritime Journalists’ Association of Nigeria, MAJAN for its steadfastness in reporting the activities of MWUN albeit, positively and the maritime industry at large. Bunu assured members of the union of better days ahead, stating that a new dawn has begun for the union. The MWUN President General gave the assurance on Thursday when he hosted the executive members…

The race for Champions League spots continues this weekend in high-stakes games across various venues in the Premier League. All the games will show live on GOtv.The headline fixture sees Newcastle host Manchester United at St James’ Park. The Magpies are flying, with three straight wins, including a 3–0 dismissal of Leicester, and could move one point clear of fourth-placed Chelsea if they win. They have a game in hand. United remain stuck in 13th after a goalless Manchester Derby, but can still influence the European race. The game kicks off at 4:30 PM on Channel 65 (SS EPL).Saturday kicks…

Looking for your next binge? Showmax has you covered this April with an epic lineup of new and returning favourites. Whether you love action, drama, comedy, or family-friendly fun, there’s something for every mood. Here’s what you need to add to your watchlist this month:The Handmaid’s Tale S6 | First On Showmax | Wednesdays from 16 April Set in a dystopian future, The Handmaid’s Tale follows June Osborne, a woman forced into servitude in the oppressive regime of Gilead, where women are stripped of their rights and treated as property. But June refuses to be broken. As the resistance against…

A visit to most markets in Northern Nigeria shows that there is a huge influx of unbranded products. Like it is with adulterated products, many unbranded monosodium glutamate [MSG) are rewrapped and displayed in transparent nylon bags for consumers to buy. The most worrisome is the fact that the consumption of this unbranded MSG has grown significantly among Northerners posing a serious health risk.Despite increasing warnings from the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), consumers have remained hell-bent on patronizing unbranded and rewrapped MSG. This is because the unbranded MSG are sold in the open, from…

L-R Maurice Igugu, Chief Marketing Officer Sterling Bank; Obinna Ukachukwu, Growth Executive, leading the Consumer and Business Banking Directorate Sterling Bank Sterling Bank; Uti Ellu, Group Head, Customer Experience Strategy Sterling Bank and Abubakar Suleiman, MD/CEO Sterling Bank, at the official press conference to formally unveil the Zero Transfer Fee Policy in Lagos recently. … Eliminates bank transfer fees In a bold move that resets the rules of engagement in the Nigerian banking sector, Sterling Bank has removed transfer fees on its digital banking platform, OneBank. This decisive move makes Sterling the first major Nigerian bank to forgo earning a…

The stage is set for an electrifying national super featherweight contest as Lateef “Captain” Azeez squares off against Sodiq “Golden Boy” Oyakojo in what promises to be a defining battle at GOtv Boxing Night 33. The fight, scheduled for eight rounds, will be a crucial test for both boxers, each seeking to assert dominance in the division.Azeez, a hard-hitting fighter with an impressive 80% knockout rate, has made a strong statement since turning professional in 2023. With 8 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw, he has built a reputation for ending fights early, thanks to his explosive power. His opponent,…