Tag: #NigeriaNews
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NAVY CRACKS DOWN: 44,000 LITRES OF ILLEGAL FUEL SEIZED, 8 ARRESTED IN RIVERS
Major anti-oil theft operation hits illegal refiners as Navy tightens grip on maritime crime. The Nigerian Navy has intercepted about 44,000 litres of suspected illegally refined petroleum products and arrested eight suspects in Rivers State during a targeted operation. According to Commodore Abiodun Folorunsho, the raid—carried out under Operation DELTA SENTINEL by NNS PATHFINDER—took place…
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COCOA PRICE CRASH PUSHES FARMERS INTO DEBT, DESPAIR
From boom to bust, cocoa farmers across Southwest Nigeria are reeling as prices plunge—leaving many broke, discouraged, and abandoning farms. Cocoa farmers in Ondo, Osun, and Ekiti states are sounding the alarm over a massive crash in cocoa prices—one that has wiped out profits, deepened debt, and triggered fears of a looming crisis in the…
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EID VIBES TAKE OVER LAGOS AS RAMADAN ENDS IN STYLE
From heartfelt prayers to street-side feasts, Muslims in Lagos turned Eid-el-Fitr into a colourful celebration of faith, family and food. Muslims across Lagos wrapped up Ramadan in grand style, blending spirituality with lively festivities as Eid-el-Fitr celebrations lit up communities. At the Oriwu Central Mosque in Ikorodu, the day began on a solemn note with…
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FCTA CLARIFIES ROLE ON HEALTH REGULATIONS, DEFENDS INSPECTION CHARGES
The Federal Capital Territory Administration says its public health rules are not “multiple taxation” but legal measures to protect residents and ensure safety standards. The Federal Capital Territory Administration has clarified its mandate on public and environmental health enforcement in Abuja, following complaints from private school owners over alleged multiple taxation. Through its Health Services…
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EBONYI GOVT DENIES USING CONTRACTS TO ‘EQUIP STAKEHOLDERS’, INSISTS ON MERIT-BASED AWARDS
The Ebonyi State Government has pushed back on claims that public contracts are being used as political rewards, insisting due process remains the rule. The Ebonyi State Government says contract awards are not being used to “empower stakeholders,” but are strictly guided by merit and due process. Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Chief Ikeuwa Omebe,…
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NUJ-FCT CHAIR URGES LEADERS TO EMBRACE INCLUSIVENESS, ACCOUNTABILITY THIS EID
As Muslims mark Eid-el-Fitr, a journalists’ leader in Abuja is calling on leaders to turn Ramadan lessons into real action on governance and unity. The Chairman of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) FCT Council, Ms Grace Ike, has urged political leaders across all levels to adopt more inclusive and accountable governance in the spirit…
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RTIFN MARKS EID-EL-FITR WITH SUPPORT DRIVE IN CALABAR MUSLIM COMMUNITY
A youth group in Cross River has celebrated Eid-el-Fitr by reaching out to a Muslim community in Calabar with gifts and solidarity messages. The Cross River chapter of the youth-based organisation Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria (RTIFN) has distributed support items to residents of the Nasarawa community in Calabar to mark Eid-el-Fitr. The group joined…
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INSIDE NIGERIA’S DATA-DRIVEN WAR AGAINST MIGRANT SMUGGLING
Smugglers are getting smarter—but Nigeria is fighting back with tech, data, and tighter border intelligence. Nigeria is stepping up its fight against migrant smuggling as criminal networks grow more sophisticated, leveraging technology, fake documents, and online recruitment to exploit desperate job seekers. At the centre of the crackdown is the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), which…
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POLICE NET 3, SEIZE GUN & AMMO IN ENUGU CRACKDOWN
A routine patrol turns major—police intercept suspects, recover weapon and ammunition in coordinated operations. The Enugu State Police Command has detained three suspects and recovered a firearm, ammunition, and a tricycle during coordinated crime-fighting operations. According to police spokesperson SP Daniel Ndukwe, operatives first intercepted an unregistered tricycle along Enugu–Port Harcourt Expressway, where a locally…
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ZULUM PROMISES TO CRUSH INSECURITY AS HE MARKS EID WITH BORNO RESIDENTS
Amid renewed attacks, Borno’s governor sends a strong message—security will be intensified as residents celebrate Eid-el-Fitr. Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has поздравulated Muslims on Eid-el-Fitr while reaffirming his administration’s determination to end insecurity in the state. In his message, Zulum urged residents to carry forward the values of Ramadan—faith, charity, and unity—towards rebuilding a…
