The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted foreign currencies valued at over ₦653.9 million at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), foiling an attempt to smuggle undeclared cash into the country. The seizure, announced during a press briefing on Tuesday, 8 July 2025, at the Customs House in Bompai, Kano, also led to the arrest of three suspects, who were subsequently handed over to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for further investigation and possible prosecution. Addressing journalists, Comptroller Dalhatu Abubakar, Customs Area Controller for Kano/Jigawa Area Command, described the operation as a significant milestone in combating illicit…
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The Government of South Sudan has confirmed the arrival of deportees from the United States, stating that the process was carried out under mutual understanding between the two countries. In a statement released on Wednesday, authorities disclosed that eight individuals, including one South Sudanese national, arrived at Juba International Airport on 5th July 2025. The deportees were reportedly convicted criminals cleared for deportation by the administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump. “On 5th July 2025, eight (8) individuals including one South Sudanese arrived at Juba International Airport following standard deportation procedures undertaken by the Government of the United States…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has explained why she has postponed her return to legislative duties despite a recent court ruling that overturned her suspension from the Senate. In an interview with African Independent Television (AIT), Akpoti-Uduaghan said she was acting on legal advice to await the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the court judgment before making any move to resume. “I chose to await the CTC of the judgment before resuming, in accordance with legal advice. It’s important to follow due process,” she stated. Her initial plan to return to the Senate on Tuesday had sparked…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kaduna Zonal Directorate, have arrested nine individuals suspected of engaging in illegal mining activities in Niger State. The suspects, five Chinese nationals and four Nigerians were apprehended in Kaniyan Village, Mokwa Local Government Area, following actionable intelligence received by the commission. The Chinese nationals were identified as Wu Ping, Xu XianLiang, Xu Aimin, Xeu Cihuo, and Liu Changhua. Their Nigerian counterparts are Ibrahim Abdullahi, Sunday Oladele, Destiny John, and Bulus Samuel. A statement by the EFCC said several items were recovered during the operation, including a wide array of heavy-duty equipment…
The Federal Government has refuted claims circulating in some media outlets that water has been released from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon, assuring Nigerians that the dam remains at low levels. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engineer Joseph Terlumun Utsev, disclosed on Monday that he personally spoke with the Lagdo Dam Manager, Mr. Ahmad Bivoung, who confirmed that the dam is currently at a low level of 2.06 metres and no water has been discharged. “The Ministry is maintaining constant communication with Cameroonian authorities, and any official release of water will be promptly communicated,” Prof. Utsev stated. He…
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has approved a ₦1 billion annual bursary scheme for students of Edo origin studying in tertiary institutions across Nigeria. The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Fred Itua, announced the initiative in a statement issued in Benin City. According to the statement, the governor made the pledge during a recent town hall meeting with youths, following appeals from Edo youth leaders who urged the government to support indigenes pursuing higher education. Governor Okpebholo said the bursary, to be disbursed yearly, aims to ease the financial burden on students and their families. He noted that eligibility…
Enugu State has launched its own airline, Enugu Air, in what Governor Peter Mbah described as a transformative milestone for the state and a model for public-private partnerships. The inaugural flight of the state-owned carrier took off on Monday, marking what the governor hailed as a historic moment for the people of Enugu. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Governor Mbah said the airline was a crucial step toward realising his administration’s vision of positioning Enugu as a leading hub for investment, tourism, and quality living in Nigeria. “It is an honour to stand before you today, not only as a…
The Nigeria Police Force has rescued two kidnapped victims, arrested eight suspects, and recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition during a series of coordinated, intelligence led operations across Edo, Delta, Katsina, and Adamawa States. In Edo State, on June 26, 2025, police operatives, working in collaboration with local vigilante groups, rescued two individuals, Godday Irieude and Wisdom Emeka, who were abducted from their farm in the Ewatto area at about 1:00 a.m. The kidnappers reportedly engaged the police in a gun battle but fled with gunshot injuries, leaving the victims unharmed. In Delta State, police operatives raided a…
In a video circulating on social media on Monday, Asari-Dokubo, who leads the now defunct Niger Delta People’s Volunteer Force, expressed deep disappointment in the Yoruba political class, accusing them of turning their backs on the Ijaw people and the broader Niger Delta region after years of political cooperation. Former Niger Delta militant leader, Mujahid Asari-Dokubo, has announced his withdrawal of support for President Bola Tinubu and other Yoruba political figures ahead of the 2027 general elections, citing betrayal and broken political alliances. “The Yorubas have betrayed us. After all we did, they turned their backs on us,” he declared.…
Amid ongoing security concerns over attacks by armed herdsmen in parts of Nigeria, several groups from the Southeast have declared strong opposition to the RUGA (Rural Grazing Area) initiative, warning state governors in the region against endorsing the policy. The groups, including the American Veterans of Igbo Descent and Ambassadors for Self-Determination, issued a communiqué in Abuja, insisting that there is no land available for RUGA in Igboland. They argued that the initiative is neither designed for peace nor for genuine development. “There is no land for RUGA in Igbo land. The idea is not for peace and development but…