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July 5, 2026 No Responses

Nigerian-British Grandma Arrested With 13kg Cocaine

A 67-year-old Nigerian-British grandma, Mrs. Mary Yetunde Barek have been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following the discovery of 13 kilograms of cocaine concealed in peels of plantain which appeared as real plantains and...

July 5, 2026 No Responses

NDDC Donates Relief Materials To Nigerian Correctional Service

The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has donated relief materials to the Nigerian Correctional Service, Rivers State Command, as part of its humanitarian intervention to cushion the effects of the prevailing economic hardship on inmates across custodi...

July 4, 2026 No Responses

Shippers’ Council Advances Sweeping Reforms, Saves Nigerian Economy, Shippers ₦90.6bn, $1.35m

By Moses Ebosele, ebosele@hotmail.com The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC), Dr. Pius Akutah, on Saturday in Lagos explained in details how the Council safeguarded more than ₦90.60 billion and $1.34...

July 4, 2026 No Responses

NAHCO Appoints Two New Directors

By ebosele@hotmail.com The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO Aviance) has announced the appointment of two new non-executive directors to its Board of Directors as part of a leadership transition following the retirement of two long-serving board m...

July 4, 2026 No Responses

Carloha Nigeria Unveils CarlohaCare 6-6-7 Rescue Initiative

Carloha Nigeria, the authorised distributor of Chery vehicles in Nigeria has launched the CarlohaCare 6-6-7 Rescue Initiative, a comprehensive emergency roadside assistance programme designed to provide prompt and professional support to motorists experiencing...

July 4, 2026 No Responses

FRSC, Sierra Leone Seal Five-Year Partnership

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Sierra Leone Road Safety Authority (SLRSA) have deepened regional cooperation on road safety with the signing of a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed at enhancing institutional collaboration, knowled...

July 4, 2026 No Responses

Argentina Edge Brave Cape Verde, Egypt Reach World Cup Round Of 16 After Penalty Shootout Drama

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 produced another thrilling day of knockout football as defending champions Argentina survived a major scare against a spirited Cape Verde side, while Egypt booked a historic place in the Round of 16...

July 3, 2026 No Responses

Dangote Cement Shareholders Get N753.8b Dividend For 2025

By ebosele@hotmail.com – For the year 2025, Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc has approved a 50 per cent increase in dividend payout, raising the dividend from N30 per share to N45 per share, which translates to a total payout of...

July 3, 2026 No Responses

Carloha Nigeria Rolls Out CarlohaCare 6-6-7 Emergency Roadside Assistance

Carloha Nigeria, the authorised distributor of Chery vehicles in Nigeria has announced the launch of the CarlohaCare 6-6-7 Rescue Initiative, a comprehensive emergency roadside assistance programme designed to provide prompt and professional support to motoris...

July 3, 2026 No Responses

Educationist, Mayor Ojeifo Dies At 73

The education community in Edo North is mourning Mr. Mayor Tajudeen Ojeifo, a retired vice principal and respected teacher, who died on Saturday, June 27, 2026. He was 73.In a statement issued on behalf of the family by his son,...

July 3, 2026 No Responses

Portugal Edge Croatia As Spain Rout Austria To Reach Round Of 16

The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage continued to deliver unforgettable moments as Portugal snatched a dramatic late victory over Croatia, while Spain produced a football masterclass to cruise past Austria and secure their place in the Round of 16.It...

July 2, 2026 No Responses

FRSC, NADDC, SON Headline Auto Summit On EV, CNG

By ebosele@hotmail.com Nigeria’s transition to cleaner transportation is set to gain fresh momentum as top government agencies converge at the 3rd Nigeria Auto Journalists Association (NAJA) Auto Summit on July 30, 2026, to develop strategies for the saf...

July 2, 2026 No Responses

Diri Seeks Greater Role For Coastal States In Blue Economy Development

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has advocated for Nigeria’s coastal states to maximise their aquatic potential to contribute to the growth of the country’s marine and blue economy.Governor Diri also contended that the country’s maritime do...

July 2, 2026 No Responses

Oyetola Urges States, Private Sector To Drive Nigeria’s Blue Economy Growth

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Dr Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for stronger collaboration between the Federal Government, state governments, the private sector and development partners to accelerate the implementation of Nigeria’s National Policy...