The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubumi Tunji-Ojo says with the massive electronic infrastructure being deployed to the nation's International Airports by the Nigeria Immigration Service, the era of illegal migration will soon be a thing of the past. Dr Olubumi Tunji-Ojo stated this when he test ran the E-gates mounted at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja. The Minister of Interior Dr Olubumi Tunji-Ojo who was accompanied by […]
In an effort to check the arbitrary increase in the prices of food items by traders, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has embarked on a fact finding and investigation mission to Masaka Market in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Speaking during the fact finding mission, the Director, Surveillance and Investigations in FCCPC, Mrs Boladale Adeyinka said the move was part of the Commission's […]
Nigeria and Cameroon have signed a cooperation framework agreement on Transboundary Ecosystem Conservation and Sustainable Management of Forestry and Wildlife Resources. At the signing of the agreement in Abuja, the Minister of Environment, Alhaji Balarabe Lawal said the move would go a long way in safeguarding the exploitation and illegal marketing of non timber forest products and bush meats as well as ensure that activities within the borders […]
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake says reforms of the President Bola Tinubu administration have started manifesting in the resurgence of the nation's economy. Dr. Alake stated when he hosted a delegation of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Professionals Forum led by former Bauchi State Governor, Isa Yuguda, in Abuja. Alake stressed that President Tinubu's progressive leadership and courage in taking difficult decisions is turning the […]
Leicester City have identified RB Salzburg’s Lucas Gourna-Douath as the ideal replacement for Wilfred Ndidi as the Championship club gear up for a potential transition without the Nigerian midfielder next season. According to jeunesfooteux.com, a French website, Leicester City manager Enzo Maresca and his coaching team are looking to replace Ndidi, whose deal with the club expires in the summer, and he’s among the six players at the King Power […]
Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface, has expressed delight at being nominated for a place in the 2023/24 Bundesliga Team of The Season. The list of nominees was announced in a statement on the league’s website on Wednesday and Boniface’s club, Bayer Leverkusen, posted their eight players who made the shortlist on X formerly Twitter, on Thursday. “He scores goals, Boniface!” the club wrote on their social media account. Boniface reposted […]
Iran’s state media reported explosions in central Isfahan Friday, as US media quoted officials saying Israel had carried out retaliatory strikes on its arch-rival. Air defence systems over several Iranian cities were activated, state media reported, after the country’s official broadcaster said explosions were heard near the central city of Isfahan. Israel had previously warned it would hit back after Iran fired hundreds of missiles and drones at Israel over […]
The Federal Government on Thursday put the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on its watchlist to prevent him from escaping from the country. The Nigerian Immigration Service, in a circular dated April 18, 2024 and signed by Assistant Comptroller of Immigration DS Umar, for the Comptroller-General, Kemi Nandap, alerted the police and the Department of State Services to effect the former governor’s arrest. This came hours after […]
The House of Representatives has emphasized the need for terminal operators at the Nation's sea ports to collaborate with relevant government agencies to enhance revenue generation in the maritime sector. In a meeting held in Abuja, Chairman of the House of Representatives’ Committee on Ports and Harbour, Nnolim Nnaji, underscored the importance of boosting the internally generated revenue IGR, of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, highlighting government's commitment […]
