Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, Passes Away at 100
The peanut farmer who rose to the presidency in the aftermath of the Watergate scandal and the Vietnam War, James Earl Carter Jr., popularly known as Jimmy Carter, has passed away at the age of 100. Carter, who served as…
Minister Wike, Sons, Pay Christmas Homage to President Tinubu, Reiterates Commitment to Reforms
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, accompanied by his sons Jordan and Joachin, paid a Christmas visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his residence in Lagos. The visit was a gesture of goodwill and respect,…
Sokoto Airstrike Tragedy: Outrage As Military Blunder Kills 10 Civilians, Governor Aliyu Speaks
A devastating military airstrike on Christmas Day has left at least 10 civilians dead and many more injured in Sokoto State’s Silame Local Government Area. The victims, mostly peasant farmers, were buried by residents who described the incident as a…
Defence Minister Condoles with Jigawa Governor Over Mother’s Passing
The Honourable Minister of Defence, His Excellency Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Executive Governor of Jigawa State, Mallam Umar A. Namadi, over the passing of his beloved mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi Umar. In…
Nigeria Customs Service Revamps Enforcement Strategy for 2025, Dissolves Joint Border Patrol Team
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has unveiled its revamped 2025 Enforcement Strategy, aimed at strengthening border management, combating smuggling, and facilitating legitimate trade. According to the Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, in a statement signed on his behalf…
ALGON Consultant Dr. Ben Nkechika Commends National President Hon. Engr. Bello Lawal for Award of Excellence
Dr. Ben Nkechika, a distinguished human capital development expert and health management consultant, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Engr. Bello Lawal, the National President of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), for receiving the prestigious Award…
Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project to Cost over Planned Enhanced Security and Aesthetic Features – Minister
There indications that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, spanning 750 kilometers, may cost more as the project is set to receive significant upgrades aimed at improving both security and aesthetics. The project was initially to cost N4 billion per kilometre…
How Palliatives Stampede Claimed 10 Lives, Including Four Children in Abuja Church
A devastating stampede occurred at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja, on Saturday, resulting in the loss of 10 lives, including four children. The incident happened during a food distribution event, which was intended to provide relief to…
Money Laundering Trial: Yahaya Bello Regains Freedom After Begging Court to Spare Him Landed Property in Maitama for Bail
A former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello, has appealed to Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Maitama, Abuja, to spare him the possession of a landed property in the Maitama District as one…
Court Checks Customs’ Powers, Bars Nigerian Customs Service from Patrolling Highways
In a landmark ruling, the Court of Appeal in Kaduna has declared that the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has no authority to patrol highways and seize goods from individuals. The court’s decision is a significant check on the powers of…
