The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone 'A', Ikeja, Lagos, has intercepted three live pangolins during an anti-smuggling operation along Oyo Dam at Igbo-Ora, Ogun State, averting their illegal trade and potential harm to Nigeria's wildlife population. The Acting Comptroller, FOU Zone 'A',…
…OML 30 and the Forcados Terminal. “Today we are here not for jokes, but to shut down the operations of the Heritage Oil and Gas Services. This spill has been on for over seven months. The operators of Heritage are heartless, wicked,” Okotete declared. He dismissed the sabotage argument: “This is not sabotage. This is p…
…The CP, therefore, reassured residents that the command would sustain intelligence-led operations and strengthen collaboration with relevant security stakeholders to dismantle criminal networks and prevent kidnapping across the state. He also called on members of the public to continue supporting the Police with timely…
…equipment and safe waste disposal rarely command the attention given to emergency operations centres or laboratory testing. Yet these ordinary provisions underpin the safe delivery of healthcare. A tap without water cannot support handwashing. An empty sanitiser dispenser offers little protection. Personal protective e…
…sources, some groups are planning to stage a World Press Conference to portray the joint operations of the Department of State Services (DSS), the Mobile Police Force, and Operation Rainbow as discriminatory against a section of the population.” The coalition further said, “The propaganda being launched must not be acc…
…terrorists and kidnappers across the country in one week. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed this in a statement released on Saturday on ongoing military operations between October 15 and 22. Onoja said troops rescued 27 villagers abducted in Gamji community, Katsina, and 29 resi…
…is planning to open standalone neighbourhood stores as part of efforts to revive its operations, following financial difficulties that forced the retailer to restructure its business. Adekunle Adebiyi, the Executive Director, Investments at MBO Capital Management Limited, an investor in Shoprite Nigeria, disclosed this…
…said in a statement posted on X on Friday.He explained that the state’s Emergency Operations Centre, EOC, had been working proactively, with measures covering disease surveillance, isolation, laboratory testing, infection prevention and control.According to the commissioner, response teams are carrying out simulation e…
…in the general area of Pulka.” According to Goni, the air strike was followed by ground operations to exploit the area and consolidate the operational gains. He said the engagement demonstrated the effectiveness of intelligence-driven targeting and coordinated military action in disrupting terrorist movements and degra…
…in an interview with journalists at the scene of the incident on Friday, the Director of Operations of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olatunde Akinsanya, said the structure had been served several notices before the incident. Akinsanya said a distress call was received at 12.45 pm on Thursday, prompting a…
…care. For now, his coaching staff will take charge of training sessions and match operations. Bayern’s sporting director, Max Eberl, said the club’s priority was Kompany’s health and recovery. “The health of Vincent Kompany is our utmost priority. At FC Bayern, we will do everything to ensure he recovers quickly,” Eber…
…on the highway.Kogi State Police confirmed the attack and launched joint security operations to rescue the abducted victim and track down the assailants.
…partnerships and dedicated call centres. He also outlined five principles guiding its operations: equity and proportionality, procedural justice, professionalism, transparency and accountability, and the protection of vulnerable taxpayers. According to him, the office is developing a Taxpayer Charter in English, Hausa,…
…on Thursday, October 22, and arrived at the scene two minutes later to commence rescue operations. The victims were evacuated to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Kumo, for medical attention. Those injured reportedly sustained various degrees of injuries, including compound fractures, lacerations and bruises. Following…
…minister acknowledged the human and financial resources committed by Nigeria to ECOMOG operations, particularly the personnel who paid the supreme price during missions in Liberia and Sierra Leone. FILE – Nigerian soldiers march during 58th anniversary celebrations of Nigerian independence in Abuja, Nigeria, Oct. 1, 20…
…the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said search and rescue operations were ongoing to determine whether more persons were trapped beneath the rubble. He said the agency received a distress call at 12:10 a.m., prompting the immediate activation of its Cobra Response Team from Onipanu Base. Acc…
…from Alausa. The officials have allegedly continued to interfere with sand mining operations despite a Supreme Court judgment which, according to its interpretation, affirms federal regulatory authority over mineral resources, including sand mining. DAN had previously served Form 48, a notice concerning alleged disobed…
…that the institution was divinely ordained, adding that he subsequently committed its operations and future into God’s hands. Addressing students, popularly known as Covenant Eagles, the chancellor urged them to make spirituality the foundation of their academic pursuits, personal development and future accomplishments…
…that the CBN was established by the Central Bank Act of 1958 and officially commenced operations on July 1, 1959, in Lagos, taking over control from the British colonial West African Currency Board.
…DG charged them to remain vigilant against threats such as certificate forgery, illicit operations and inconsistencies.According to him, the scheme would imminently implement an electronic records management system, emphasizing the importance for certification officers to cultivate the skills necessary to navigate the…
…used for illegal manufacturing activities, noting that those found to be aiding criminal operations could face prosecution. She urged property owners to monitor activities on their premises and report suspicious operations to the appropriate authorities. "We cannot fight this battle alone. Every Nigerian has a role to…
A dispute over oil operations in Kula, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, has taken a tragic turn, with several people feared dead after a boat capsized amid tensions over alleged community entitlements.The incident occurred at the Robert-Kiri axis of Kula, where some youths reportedly tried to prevent t…
…Finance, where she worked on financial reporting, financial analysis, and business operations.In her post, Arise described the balancing act behind her achievements: "Balancing academic commitments with professional development, leadership, and service has taught me the value of discipline, adaptability, and continuous…
…from community members and participated in large-scale cattle rustling and kidnapping operations. He was also accused of issuing arbitrary judgments, detaining residents without lawful authority and collaborating with other armed groups to attack communities, burn houses and kill civilians. One of the most serious alle…
…were no longer isolated technology problems but threats capable of paralysing maritime operations and disrupting international supply chains.Cyberattacks threaten African tradeHighlighting the potential consequences, Dantsoho cited previous cyber incidents involving South Africa's Transnet, Japan's Port of Nagoya and D…