Author: Halimah Olamide

The Nigeria Customs Service alongside the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to combat illicit substances and pharmaceutical products in the country. This was contained in a statement via NAFDAC’s X handle, @NafdacAgency, on Thursday. According to the statement, It is aimed at bolstering national security and public health. The strategic partnership was formalised during the 2024 Comptroller-General of Customs Conference in Abuja. Comptroller-General Bashir Adewale Adeniyi highlighted the significance of this collaboration, which follows years of dialogue between the agencies, emphasising the importance of real-time intelligence sharing. He expressed…

The Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has restated that the federal government will complete the digitization of the headquarters of 774 local government areas by 2027. The Minister disclosed this on Thursday at a stakeholders’ retreat focused on Project 774 Connectivity in Abuja. According to him, this move will be initiated in partnership with different agencies within the ministry’s jurisdiction. “If you are asking about the timeline for reaching all 774 LGs, the goal is that by 2027, we will have achieved this. “We have outlined this in the blueprint that was presented. He further restated…

The National Youth Service Corps has announced the date for the next batch of corps members across the country. This was disclosed via the NYSC X handle, @officialnyscng, on Wednesday. According to the NYSC, the online registration is set to commence on the 14th of November. “Online Registration for 2024 Batch ‘C’ Stream I commences 14th November 2024.” The post read. This is coming just at a time when many fresh graduates have been anticipating.

Gov. Monday Okpebholo of Edo has appointed Musa Ikhilor as the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and named Samson Osagie, State Attorney-General and Dr Cyril Oshiomhole, Health Commissioner-designate. In a statement on Tuesday in Benin, Mr Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, said the nomination of Osagie and Oshiomhole would be confirmed by the Edo House of Assembly. “Ikhilor was born on Aug. 6, 1980 at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, Edo State. “Ikhilor attended Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he obtained an LL.B in 2008 (Second Class Upper Division). “In 2009, he…

Agency Report Vice-President Kashim Shettima says the Federal Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s trade sector is showing promising results, as Nigeria recorded N6.5 trillion trade balance in second quarter of 2024. Shettima, represented by George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), said this at the 3rd National Conference on Non-oil Export on Tuesday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the conference was organised by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC). The theme of the conference was, “Promoting Non-Oil Export for Rapid National Economic Growth”. The vice-president, said that the recently implemented…

Agency Report A Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, adjourned a suit filed by Rivers Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, against Umar Damagun-led national leadership of the party until Jan. 13, 2025 for hearing. Justice Peter Lifu fixed the date following an application for adjournment moved by the defence lawyers to enable them regularise and file their processes in the suit. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the plaintiffs; Aaron Chukwuemeka, Oye Fubara Igenewari and ThankGod Bekee, who sued on behalf of themselves and the state, local government and…

The Police Command in Plateau has dismissed rumor of a bomb explosion on Murtala Way, near JosTerminus, in Jos North Local Government of the state. Mr Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) said this in a statement on Tuesday in Jos. Alabo said that the command had on Tuesday morning received report that an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was allegedly planted around Murtala Way, Jos. “At exactly 8:20 a.m., we received a report of a shallow dug hole suspected to be planted with an IED at Murtala Way beside the old site of the Jos University Teaching Hospital…

Dennis Idahosa, has officially been sworn in as the deputy governor Edo State. The swearing-in ceremony took place in Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, the State Capital on Tuesday. NPO reports that on 22nd of September 2024, he was declared the deputy governor-elect in the State gubernatorial elections. Meanwhile, the governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, is also set to be sworn in today.

A massive explosion has reportedly rocked Jos, the Plateau State Capital on Tuesday. According to an eyewitness, the incident occurred at about 10:30am near a the Terminus market area. Initial reports indicate that several people were injured in the blast, with some sources suggesting there may have been fatalities. The cause of the incident remains unknown at the time of filing this report. Emergency services, including the police, fire department, and ambulance teams, reportedly rushed to the scene to provide assistance. The security sources at police command headquarters in Jos confirmed the incident, adding that an investigation had been launched.…

Safiu Kehinde Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his Ogun state counterpart, Dapo Abiodun, have, on Tuesday, arrived at Benin city ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of Monday Okpebholo as new Edo state governor. This was confirmed in a post shared on X by the Special Adviser to Lagos State governor on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile. As seen in the video, the All Progressive Congress’ (APC) governors were received by the outgoing Edo state Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, following their arrival at the airport. Okphebolo’s inauguration will see him end the eighth years reign of Godwin Obaseki and the…