The Federal Government says more than 1.44 million Nigerians have benefited from the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) nationwide since its inception. The National Project Coordinator of L-PRES, Dr Sanusi Abubakar, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja at the project’s mid-term review meeting. Abubakar said the figure had …
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a large consignment of Canadian Loud, a high-potency strain of cannabis, weighing 4,173.5 kilograms with a street value of N10.4billion at the Tincan Island Port in Lagos. A statement by the NDLEA spokesman on Wednesday in Abuja said that the successful …
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The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) has announced May 24 and May 31 as deadlines for the ongoing registration for the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) and the May/June In-School Certificate Examinations. The disclosure is contained in a statement issued on Wednesday in Benin by the board’s Assistant …
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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has launched a digital registration platform for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, strengthening oversight of Nigeria’s expanding drone airspace. NCAA Director-General, Capt. Chris Najomo, unveiled the portal on Wednesday at the sixth Africa International Drone Technology Conference in Lagos. Najomo said his challenge to stakeholders …
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…Orders security agencies to arrest him Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 sentenced a former Minister of power, Saleh Mamman to 75 years imprisonment for money laundering charges. Mamman, who was absent in court, was prosecuted by the Economic and …
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The South East Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) says the N800 billion fund diversion allegation against Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo is spurious and baseless. It also stated that Uzodinma remained unwavering in his commitment to delivering good governance, sustainable development, and improved welfare for the people of …
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U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening for a state visit to China. At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Trump is visiting China from May 13 to 15. This is the first U.S. presidential visit to China in almost nine years and Trump’s second since …
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Egbin Power Plc has resumed electricity generation with an output of 433 megawatts (MW) following the completion of maintenance works on its cooling system. The company’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mr Felix Ofulue, confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos. Ofulue said operations …
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Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, Idiroko, has intensified efforts to combat smuggling and dismantle illicit trade networks along the nation’s borders. The Area Comptroller of the command, Mr Olukayode Afeni, disclosed this during a news conference on Wednesday in Idiroko. Afeni said the command remained committed to …
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The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has reportedly concluded plans to declare his 2027 presidential ambition. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain is also set to unveil a political alliance between the party and the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM). Newsextra24 understands that both events are set to be unveiled during …
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