Troops of the 12 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have arrested a suspected terrorist ammunition courier and recovered 500 rounds of 7.62mm NATO belted ammunition along the Obajana-Lokoja Road in Kogi State. The brigade’s spokesperson, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Lokoja. Abdullahi said the operation …
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The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has begun a two-day training for journalists on its Trade Modernisation Project. The training, themed ‘Enhancing Media Knowledge, Awareness and Understanding of Customs Modernisation,’ was organised in partnership with its concessionaire, the Trade Modernisation Project Limited. The project is a 20-year concession, with the execution …
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Ogun State Police Command has urged residents to promptly report security threats and distress situations through its 24-hour toll-free emergency line, as part of efforts to strengthen security and community policing across the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, made the call on Thursday during the commissioning of …
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The Federal Government has approved a $500 million annual funding mechanism to transform Nigeria’s research and innovation ecosystem in line with international best practices. The fund, known as the National Research and Innovation Development Fund, is designed to ensure sustainable financing for research activities, innovation and the commercialisation of discoveries across …
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The first batch of 374 pilgrims from Kwara, on Wednesday, departed Nigeria to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise . Newsextra24 reports that the pilgrims, accompanied by two officials of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and one state official, departed the General Tunde Idi-Agbon International Airport, Ilorin, …
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The organised labour has called for the strict implementation of the National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP), urging stakeholders to ensure that it delivers tangible benefits to workers. The President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Joe Ajaero, made the call at the inauguration of the National Industrial Relations Policy (NIRP) on …
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The National leadership of the Accord Party on Wednesday declared support for the re-election of Gov. Alex Otti of Abia in 2027, citing his developmental strides in the state. The National Chairman of the party, Prof. Christopher Imumolen, made this known during an interview with newsmen after his visit to …
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The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of non-teaching university staff says its ongoing nationwide strike will be suspended on Monday. JAC comprises the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU). The JAC decision was contained in a circular jointly issued …
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FirstBank has emerged as Nigeria’s strongest brand in the ‘Nigeria 25 2026’ ranking by Brand Finance. The recognition was announced in a statement issued by the bank on Wednesday in Lagos. The statement said FirstBank earned an AAA+ rating, the highest distinction awarded for exceptional brand strength and market leadership. …
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The Lagos division of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) has delivered a landmark judgment in favour of Mr. Biekpi Uwe Akan, a former employee of the Nigerian Security Printing and Minting Plc (NSPM), declaring his dismissal unlawful. Apart from declaring Akan’s dismissal unlawful, the court presided over by …
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