FG Begins Probe Into Mysterious Gas Bubbling In Rivers Community As Residents Await Outcome
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting In order to ensure the safety of lives of the people living in Bille Community along the Oil Mining Lease (OML) 18 corridor in Rivers State, the federal government has commenced an investigation into the reports of gas seepage in that community just as the residents of the area await outcome of […]
Tinubu Mourns Victims of Borno Terror Attacks, Vows Relentless Crackdown on Insurgents
The President also disclosed that he recently approved additional equipment and operational support for security agencies following a high-level meeting with heads of security and intelligence agencies held last weekend.
Japa: Doctors’ Mass Migration Deepens Nigeria’s Health Crisis — Minister
Nigeria is facing a worsening healthcare workforce crisis as the mass migration of medical professionals continues to strain the country’s already fragile health system, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, has said. Salako raised the concern on Monday while delivering a keynote address at the 2026 United Kingdom Global […]
Court Strikes Out N20bn Money Laundering Charge Against Ex-Director
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Monday struck out a N20bn alleged money laundering charge filed against a retired company director, Taiwo Ibitola, and her firm, Lexhan Investment Ltd. Justice Akintoye Aluko struck out the case following an application by the police to withdraw the charges. The defendants had been arraigned on a four-count […]
Customs Seize Codeine Syrups Worth N3.39bn at Apapa Port
The operation took place on Sunday March 15, 2026, when officers of the Nigeria Customs Service Apapa Area Command, working in joint collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, intercepted two containers containing a total of 3,398 cartons equivalent to 339,800 bottles of codeine-containing syrup at the Apapa Port. The cumulative Duty Paid Value of the seizure stands at N3,398,000,000.
Customs Seize Codeine Syrups Worth N3.39bn at Apapa Port
The operation took place on Sunday March 15, 2026, when officers of the Nigeria Customs Service Apapa Area Command, working in joint collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, intercepted two containers containing a total of 3,398 cartons equivalent to 339,800 bottles of codeine-containing syrup at the Apapa Port. The cumulative Duty Paid Value of the seizure stands at N3,398,000,000.