The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Home Office International Operations (HOIO) of the United Kingdom have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that would enhance the fight against transnational organised crime. Speaking at the MoU signing at the NDLEA headquarters on Monday in Abuja, Regional Manager (West Africa) of HOIO, Mr Ian…
President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja on Tuesday for Lagos to celebrate, along with other leaders, the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Mr Bayo Onanuga, the President’s spokesman, said in a statement on Monday that the ECOWAS Golden Jubilee was flagged off in Accra last month. The Lagos event…
The Federal Capital Administration (FCTA) has sealed the premise of Federal Internal Revenue Service (FIRS) Access Bank and Total Energy in Wuse over unpaid ground rent. The FCTA also sealed the Chinese Cultural Centre, Wuse, belonging to Jade Garden Restaurants, for nonpayment of ground rent for 19 years. The Director of Land, FCTA, Mr Chijoke…
Dr Akinwumi Adesina, outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) says hundreds of million lives were directly impacted during his 10-year stewardship of the regional development bank. Adesina disclosed this on Monday during a Media Welcome Breakfast that marked the beginning of the 2025 Annual Meetings of the Bank in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Specifically,…
Airtel Nigeria, a telecommunications service provider, says that its AI-powered Spam Alert Service has issued over 9.6 million spam alerts between March 13 and May 20, 2025. Airtel Nigeria said this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. It said that as part of its ongoing commitment to protecting customers from unwanted and potentially fraudulent…
The seventh prosecution witness, Mr John Adetola, told an Ikeja High Court that he did not document the alleged $400,000 he handed to the former Central Bank Governor (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Adetola, an executive assistant to the former CBN governor, said this on Monday while being cross-examined by Emefiele’s lead counsel, Mr Olalekan Ojo (SAN),…
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a specialised Child Protection and Development Agency, dedicated to protecting and promoting the welfare of children nationwide. Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Women Affairs made this known on Monday at a news conference ahead of the 2025 Children’s Day celebration in Abuja. Sulaiman-Ibrahim noted the challenges affecting…
Russian-made weapons systems have demonstrated notable effectiveness in recent military operations, with several countries, including India, showing increased interest in expanding their arsenals with advanced Russian technology. India has reportedly praised the performance of the Russian S-400 Triumf air defence system during its recent Operation Sindoor against Pakistan. According to India Today TV, the S-400 played…
The European Commission on Monday urged fast-fashion giant Shein to comply with EU consumer protection laws, following an investigation that uncovered multiple breaches. National authorities found evidence of fake discounts, false purchase deadlines, misleading sustainability claims, deceptive product labels, and missing or hidden contact details. Some product information was also found to be inaccurate or…
German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, on Monday marked Georgia’s Independence Day in a joint statement with French President, Emmanuel Macron, and Polish Prime Minister, Donald Tusk. “On the occasion of the Independence Day of Georgia, we would like to send a message of friendship and solidarity to the Georgian people. “We reiterate our unwavering support for…
