Tinubu Applauds AfCFTA Adoption of Nigeria’s Customs Modernisation Model
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the recognition of Nigeria’s Customs modernisation programme by the African Continental Free Trade Area, AfCFTA, describing it
Business
Health
CSOs Reject Tobacco Control Amendment Bill, Warn of Threat to Public Health
More than 100 civil society organisations, health advocates and public-interest groups under the Nigeria Tobacco Control Community have rejected the National Tobacco Control
Security
Police Foil Bandit Attack, Arrest Suspects, Recover Firearms in Six States
The Nigeria Police Force has reported a series of operational successes across six states, including the foiling of an armed bandit attack, prevention
Health
Africa Centre Warns National Assembly Against Proposed Tobacco Act Amendments
The Africa Centre for Tobacco Industry Monitoring and Policy Research (ATIM) has urged the National Assembly to reconsider proposed amendments to Nigeria’s National
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Police to Mark 2026 International Youth Day With Three-Day Leadership, Security Initiative
The Nigeria Police Force is set to mark the 2026 International Youth Day with a three-day National Youth Leadership and Security Initiative aimed
Politics
INEC Extends Deadline for Submission of 2027 Governorship, Assembly Candidates
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has extended the deadline for political parties to submit the names and details of their governorship and
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Italy-Based Businessman Arrested at Enugu Airport After Excreting 98 Cocaine Wraps
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 30-year-old Italy-based businessman, Joseph Cyril, for allegedly ingesting 98 wraps of cocaine while
Security
Delta Police Bust Suspected Drug Cartel, Recover 21 Bags of Indian Hemp
The Delta State Police Command says it has arrested a 56-year-old man and recovered 21 bags of suspected Indian hemp during an operation
Politics
INEC Increases BVAS Deployment to 5,130 for Osun Governorship Poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to deploy 5,130 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) devices for the August 15, 2026,
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IGP Assures Neutrality, Warns Electoral Offenders Ahead of Osun Governorship Election
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has assured Nigerians that the Nigeria Police Force will remain professional, apolitical and impartial during the