Owners and drivers of trailers and tippers operating between Ogun and Lagos States have rejected the newly introduced N3,000 and N1,000 truck tickets by the Lagos State Truck and Cargo Operators Committee (LASTCOC), describing the move as sudden and made without their consultation. The operators, members of the First Nigeria Lorry Drivers Association, New Born

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has filed a six-count charge against 27-year-old Innocent Chukwuemeka Onukwume for allegedly calling for the overthrow of President Bola Tinubu’s administration through a military coup. Onukwume, a resident of Umusayo Layout, Oyigbo LGA, Rivers State, is accused of posting tweets in October on his X account (@theagroman) calling for

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A 31-year-old student pastor in Umuahia South Local Government Area of Abia State has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 15-year-old girl. The suspect, Pastor Moses Ifeayichukwu Gabriel, was apprehended with the assistance of Behind Bars Defenders, Abia State office. Reports indicate that the victim reportedly contracted an infection following the alleged abuse. According to

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Operatives of the Sakura Division of the Ogun State Police successfully foiled a robbery attempt in Sagamu Local Government Area in the early hours of Wednesday. Reports says that about five hoodlums tried to forcefully gain entry into a residence in Okearedi, Araromi community before police arrived. Confirming the incident, police spokesperson Omolola Odutola said

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As global energy markets evolve, and producers increasingly seek resilient, localized supply chains, Nigeria’s growing local content capacity continues to position the country as a model for sustainable growth across Africa. The 14th edition of the Practical Nigerian Content (PNC) Forum, themed “Securing Investments, Strengthening Local Content, and Scaling Energy Production”, will hold from 1–4

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The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) has reiterated its directive that banks must resolve customer complaints within two weeks, warning that unresolved cases beyond this period can be escalated directly to the Corporation for intervention. The move underscores NDIC’s commitment to protecting depositors and strengthening consumer confidence in the banking system. Speaking at NDIC Day

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The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has assured investors that the Federal Government will review provisions of the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) under the new tax reform framework to ensure a fair and investor-friendly outcome. Edun made the announcement during the official listing of the MOFI Real Estate

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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has stepped up efforts to curb irregular migration, preventing 294 Nigerians without valid travel documents from leaving the country and denying entry to 332 undocumented migrants at the Seme border. In recent weeks, the service also rescued 36 victims of human trafficking and child labour along the border. Comptroller General

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Four Nigerians have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms in the United Kingdom for their involvement in a violent phone robbery syndicate that targeted mobile phone outlets across London. The group, convicted alongside six other accomplices, received a combined jail term of 55 years following a ruling at Kingston Crown Court. The Metropolitan Police confirmed

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The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) has defended the choice of hotel for the Super Eagles in Morocco, addressing concerns raised about the team’s accommodation. Football journalist Adepoju Tobi Samuel, quoting the Super Eagles’ media officer, clarified: “The Super Eagles are camped at Rive Hotel. What trended earlier was the view of an old building visible

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