NDLEA Explore Strategic Collaboration With United States INL
By Femi Anamelechi National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has again been commended by the renown United States Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) for operational efficiency, resilience by the officers and men of the Agency and successes recorded in the fight against illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria. INL also assured NDLEA Chairman/ Chief…
Comptroller Shuaibu Takes Charge Of FOU Zone A
By Femi Anamelechi Comptroller Mohammed Shuaibu, has officially resumed duty at FOU ZONE ‘A’ following the redeployment of his predecessor, Comptroller Kola Oladeji, to the Service’s headquarters. According to a press release issued by the Unit’s Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Customs Hussaini Abdullahi, Comptroller Shuaibu becomes the 28th officer to head FOU Zone…
Revenue: NCS Rakes In N1.75tr In Q1 2025
By Femi Anamelechi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded an improved achievement in revenue collection for the first quarter of 2025, with a total of ₦1.75 trillion collected. This represents a significant 29.96% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, disclosed this during a press briefing at…
Geometric Power Resumes Regular Electricity Supply
By Femi Anamelechi Geometric Power has resumed regular supply of electricity to residents of ABA as Gas supply to the 188MW Geometric Power Plant has resumed three days after it was suspended due to what industry experts call a process upset and a gas leak in the associated gas gathering (AGG) facilities of a leading…
FLIGHT DIVERSIONS: Chinua Achebe Airport Ready For Seamless Operations
By Cosmas Okereafor Following the diversion of flights from Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu, to the Chinua Achebe International Cargo Airport in Umueri, the management of the airport says they are leaving no stone unturned to ensure seamless operations. The Managing Director and chief executive officer of the Anambra State owned airport, Mr. Martins Nwafor in…
Safety Threat As NIMET Workers Resume Strike
By Cosmas Okereafor Airplanes flying in and out of the country may be at risk as three aviation unions in the country, National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals (ANAP) and the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE) have directed its members in…
EASTER: Gov. Uzodimma Felicitates With Christians, Prays For Peace In Imo
From Marcel Duru Owerri The following is the text from Easter message by Governor Hope Uzodimma to the good people of Imo State to mark the celebrations of Easter, by Christian faithful, following the conclusion of lent. “In this sacred season, I rejoice with the Christian faithful in Imo State as we celebrate the glorious…
Catholic Pontiff, Pope Francis Dies At 88
By Clement Olumba The Church has announced that Pop Francis who is the head of the Catholic Church has died. According to reports the Pontiff had been battling long infections that later developed to pneumonia, he was just shy of his 89th birthday. The reports indicated that he died in his residence at the Vatican….
Gov. Otti’s Example Of Rejecting Awards While In Office, Mark Of A True Democrat – Dr. Ogugbuaja
From Marcel Duru,Owerri Social Opinion analyst and renowned journalist Dr Charles Ogugbuaja has stated that Governor Alex Otti’s rejection of Awards while still in office is a demonstration of true Democratic values. This was contained a press statement he released. He stated that the issue of plaque tilted, awards giving is becoming bastardized in Nigeria,…
Gas Pipeline Leakage In Rivers State, Causes Electricity Shortage In Aba
By Femi Anamelechi A gas leak and facility process upset on the Associated Gas Gathering (AGG) facilities around the Rivers State capital axis have caused a considerable electricity shortage in the Aba Ring-fenced Area, comprising nine of the 17 local government areas (LGAs) in Abia State, it has been revealed. According to sources who do…