ABUJA — The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has reaffirmed that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) remains central to its drive for voluntary […]
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Resident Doctors Meet Today as Strike Ultimatum Nears Expiry
ABUJA — The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) will today (Wednesday) hold its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting to decide its next line of […]
Polish President Warns Putin May Invade Beyond Ukraine
HELSINKI — Polish President Karol Nawrocki has warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin is prepared to invade other countries, following Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. […]
Fuel Scarcity Hits Calabar as Filling Stations Shut Down Over NUPENG Strike
CALABAR — Filling stations belonging to both independent and major marketers in Calabar have shut down operations in compliance with the ongoing strike declared by […]
Kano Govt Bans Unlicensed Chainsaw Use, Introduces Permit Framework to Curb Deforestation
KANO — The Kano State Government has announced a ban on the unlicensed use of chainsaws for tree cutting, felling, and trimming as part of […]
NSCDC Launches Tactical Operation After Killing of Eight Operatives, Abduction of Chinese Expatriate in Edo
ABUJA — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has ordered an immediate tactical response following the killing of eight of its operatives and […]
Adenuga Assumes Duty as New Customs Area Controller at Seme Command
LAGOS — Comptroller Wale Adenuga has officially assumed office as the new Customs Area Controller of the Seme Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service […]
Dangote Refinery Dismisses Petrol Shortage Fears Amid Tanker Drivers’ Strike
LAGOS — The Dangote refinery has assured Nigerians that there will be no petrol shortage despite an ongoing strike by fuel tanker drivers, which has […]
Pilot Killed in Light Plane Crash During Crop-Spraying Operation in South Australia
ADELAIDE — A 36-year-old pilot has died after a light aircraft crashed during an agricultural spraying operation near the small town of Yeelanna, about 275 […]
NEITI Urges Civil Society to Lead Energy Transition Accountability
ABUJA— The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has called on civil society organisations (CSOs) to assume a central role in holding governments and companies […]