By Femi Anamelechi in another onslaught against illicit drug smuggling officers of the Nigeria Customs Service, Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘A’, have disrupted a major smuggling ring, intercepting 133 consignments of prohibited goods worth N3.24 billion and recovering N728.98 million in lost revenue.Thia was disclosed om a press release issued on Monday, 10 August…
By Christian ABURIME The spectacle of the Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, lately landing in Canada as the latest episode in his relentless quest for global best practices to transform Anambra may have elicited a typical Nigerian cynicism: another jamboree. But beyond the diplomatic formalities and photo opportunities lay a more…
From Marcel Duru, Owerri. The New Medical Director of Federal Medical Center Owerri Dr. Emily Nzeribe has said that FMC Okigwe was created on June 3, 2026 after FG and Imo Govt signed the MoU to upgrade the former General Hospital, Okigwe because it’s a take-off facility, it’s inheriting many of the problems that affect…
By Cosmas Okereafor The immediate governor of Osun state, Ademola Adeleke has been declared the winner of saturday 15th August, 2026, gubernatorial election, by the Independent National Electoral Commission.(INEC)The Accord party candidate, Ademola Adeleke pulled 511, 067 agains his closest rival, the All progressive Congress ( APC), Mr. Oyebanji who scored 444,815 votes.The Osun election…
By Cosmas Okereafor The gubernatorial election of Osun state, which is one of the off circle election in the country, ended few hours ago. The election witnessed large turn out of electorates against all odd and predictions of so many political pundits.According to a report monitored on television, Osun indigens trooped out in large numbers…
By Femi Anamelechi The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd.) has charged officers, men and women of the anti-narcotics institution to remain resilient in view of the persistent nature of the drug challenge, which he described as a generational responsibility.He gave the charge on…
By Christian ABURIME Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has made a compelling case for global investment, urging the Nigerian diaspora to channel capital into the state’s burgeoning economic ecosystem.Addressing delegates on Wednesday at the ongoing Nigeria Diaspora Economic Development Conference in Toronto, Canada, Governor Soludo positioned Anambra as a prime, high-yield destination…
By Cosmas Okereafor The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is aware of the ongoing industrial action by aviation unions and its impact on passengers and other stakeholders.The NCAA boss therefore appealed to the unions to sheathe their swords and exercise restraint pending the return of the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus…
By Femi Anamelechi The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, has expressed his felicitations to former Governor, Senator Dr. Chris Nwabueze Ngige, CON, on the occasion of his birthday.In his goodwill remarks, Governor Soludo recalled Dr. Ngige’s contributions to Anambra State during a formative and challenging period in the state’s political history,…
By Femi Amamelwchi The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intensified its security operations.This follows the interception of a container concealing parts of over 140 pump-action rifles and the seizure of cannabis-infused products worth over ₦373.8 million at the Tincan Island Port Command. The assurance on seizure was made at Tincan Island Port on Thursday, 6…
