Operatives of the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 14 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations within Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. They were arrested…
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Inside Nigeria: Return of Naira-for-crude raises stable petrol price hope
News Update Experts and industry stakeholders foresee a stable, affordable and competitive pricing of petrol with the return of the naira-for-crude policy. The sale of crude in naira to local refineries initiated…
New Alaafin Urged to End Oyo-Afijio Land Clashes, Unite Communities
Prominent indigenes and stakeholders in Oyo town have urged the newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, to prioritise resolving longstanding land disputes between Oyo and Afijio Local Government Areas, which…
NSCDC to Retrain Agro Rangers After Surge in Deadly Farmer Attacks
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has expressed its commitment to reviewing its security strategy following the death of at least 65 farmers this year due to attacks by bandits. …
Nigeria on Alert as Anthrax Resurfaces, Experts Urge Swift Action
An outbreak of anthrax recently reported in a farm in Zamfara State serves as another stark reminder of the ongoing public health challenges in Nigeria. Confirming the outbreak, the Federal Ministry of…
Customs intercept N18m illicit drugs in C’River — Report
The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a large consignment of illicit drugs worth N18m from suspected smugglers at the Mfum Border in Cross River State. The seizure was carried out by…
Makinde Seeks US Partnership to Unlock Oyo’s Solid Minerals, Agric Potential
Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has expressed the state’s readiness to partner with the United States in exploring investment opportunities in solid minerals development, agribusiness, education, energy, and other critical sectors. …
Ondo PDP spokesperson resigns membership
News Update Kennedy Peretei, the publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo state, has resigned his membership of the party. In a letter dated April 9 and addressed to…
Four Corpses Of Farmer Allegedly Killed By Herders Hit To Ondo Gov’s Office
News Update At least four farmers were in the early hours of Tuesday ambushed and killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Ala Elefosan, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. The…
Inflation, poor governance fueling Nigeria’s economic woes — Economist
The Group Chief Economist and Managing Director at the African Export-Import Bank, Dr. Yemi Kale, has blamed Nigeria’s economic woes on domestic policy errors, noting that policies are introduced without adequate safeguards….