Category: Nigeria News
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JUST NOW: NAFDAC Shuts Illegal Water Factory in Lagos
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) has recently shut down an illegal water factory in Apapa, Lagos where counterfeited, adulterated, and unhygienic sachet water was being produced. During an operation by the Investigation & Enforcement Directorate of the Agency, the factory was located at No. 89 Marine Road, Oluwole Market Waterside.…
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Breaking News: Kaduna Impersonator Arrested, Prosecuted
One Manasseh Hamza Bello (a.k.a Domingos Pereira) has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and sentenced to jail by the Kaduna State High Court for impersonation. Justice Darius Khobo of the Kaduna State High Court, sitting in Kaduna convicted and sentenced Bello to five years imprisonment with the option of paying…
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Marwa Calls for National Support Against Insecurity
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa has urged Nigerians to support the military and other security agencies in the ongoing efforts to end all security challenges facing the country. The Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a press release revealed that during a…
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JUST IN: Dangote Refinery Set To Release PMS For Sale
After sixteen solid months of waiting, the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Company Limited has disclosed that its much awaited Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, is ready to be released for sale in the Nigerian energy market. It’s been over a year since its launch in May 2023, Dangote Refinery, as the company…
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Benin Court Sentences 25 Internet Fraudsters to Jail
Benin Court Sentences 25 Internet Fraudsters to Jail The duo of Justice Efe Ikponmwonba and M. Ituseli of Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City have convicted and sentenced twenty-five (25) internet fraudsters for various jail terms. According to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the individuals involved were sentenced on Wednesday, 20…
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Customs Debunks Allegation of Wrongdoing in E-auction of Overtime, Seized Goods
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), has rebutted the claims making the rounds about its involvement in an e-auction of overtime and seized goods. This was disclosed in a statement issued by Customs Spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada on Saturday. “The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is in receipt of a report titled “The Monumental Stealing By The Customs…
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Comptroller Ojike Assumes Kebbi Customs Command Leadership
Comptroller Iheanacho Ernest Ojike has taken over as the Customs Area Controller (CAC) of Kebbi Command following the end of Comptroller Husseini Bello Ahmed’s reign. This was made known in a statement released by the Spokesperson of Kebbi Area Command, Mohammed Tajudeen Salisu on Friday. “Nigeria Customs Service, Kebbi Area Command welcomes Comptroller Iheanacho Ernest…
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COWA President Kikelomo Unveils Vision to Empower 100,000 Women, Combat Drug Abuse
President of Customs Officers’ Wives Association (COWA), Mrs. Kikelomo Adewale Adeniyi has unveiled an initiative that will help to empower 100,000 women in the fight against drug abuse. Mrs. Adeniyi made this known while giving a speech at the relaunch of the Customs Officers’ Wives Association in Abuja on Thursday. The event witnessed the presence…
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Results of Our Partnership With NDLEA Impressive, UK Home Office Int’l Operations Says
The United Kingdom Home Office International Operations (HOIO) has revealed that it has gotten great results from the collaboration with National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on several drug law enforcement operations and projects. This was contained in a statement issued by the Agency’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr. Femi Babafemi on Wednesday following the…
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NiMet, NIRSAL Plc to Collaborate, Boost Agricultural Productivity in Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) Plc have announced that they will partner on several projects to boost agricultural productivity in Nigeria. This comes following a meeting that was held on Wednesday between the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of NiMet, Professor Charles Anosike…