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The Grand Chief Imam of Oyo Land, Sheikh Al‑Imam Barrister Bilal Husayn Akinola Akeugberu, on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to the Zonal Deputy Controller of Customs, Wale Moses Adewole, and officers of the Oyo and Osun Zonal Directorate at the Agodi Secretariat in Ibadan, Oyo State. The visit, held at the zonal headquarters of the Nigeria Customs Service, was marked by cordial discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation between religious leadership and government institutions in promoting national development and civic responsibility. Speaking during the engagement, Sheikh Akeugberu commended the Customs…

Three additional suspects have been arraigned before a court in Pretoria, South Africa, in connection with the killing of a 22-year-old Nigerian e-hailing driver, Isaac Satlet, as Nigerians and South Africans staged solidarity gatherings demanding justice. The suspects were arraigned on Monday at the Pretoria Central Magistrate Court following investigations into the incident that led to Satlet’s death. Those charged are Dikeledi Mphela, Gotseone Machidi and McClaren Mushwana, while a fourth suspect reportedly turned himself in voluntarily to authorities. The development came after the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora…

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has clarified recent concerns over foreign exchange rates applied in Customs valuation, emphasized that all rates are sourced directly from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and automatically integrated into its digital clearance system, B’Odogwu. In a statement issued by the NCS National Public Relations Officer, Dr. Abdullahi Maiwada, the Service explained that it does not independently determine, alter, or apply margins to exchange rates. Instead, the B’Odogwu platform, which is the sole official system for Customs declarations, clearance, and valuation, receives real-time exchange rate…

The Social Advocacy Front (SAF) has expressed strong disappointment over former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi’s remarks dismissedthe Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) as a “wasteful” initiative. In a statement signed by SAF Chairman, Tahir Ibrahim Tahir, and Secretary, Shehu Attah, the group described Obi’s comments as “deeply concerning” and lacking empathy for students benefiting from the programme. “NELFUND was established to implement the Nigeria Student Loan Scheme, providing interest-free loans for tuition and living expenses to students in public universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education,” the statement read.…

The Democratic Front (TDF) has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the rapid execution of the recently renegotiated agreement with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), described it as a major step toward stability in Nigeria’s public universities. In a statement signed by its Chairman, Mallam Danjuma Muhammad, and Secretary, Chief Wale Adedayo, the group lauded the federal government’s prompt payment of the 40% increase in the Consolidated Academic Allowance (CAA) for university lecturers. “We commend President Tinubu for the speedy implementation of key welfare components of the renegotiated…

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has received 13 Nigerian nationals rescued from a human trafficking network in Ghana, reaffirming ongoing efforts to protect vulnerable citizens abroad. Chairman/CEO of NiDCOM, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, commended the Nigerian High Commission in Ghana for facilitating the safe return of the victims. In a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by the Commission’s Head of Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Dabiri-Erewa also expressed appreciation to Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, for consistently supporting rescue operations through the provision of transportation and other…

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El‑Rufai, before a Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of unlawfully intercepting the phone communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. According to court documents, the DSS based part of its case on comments allegedly made by El-Rufai during a live television interview on ARISE TV on February 13, where he reportedly acknowledged knowledge of the interception. The security agency argued that the alleged action posed a threat to public safety and national security, warning…

The Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has reaffirmed the agency’s statutory mandate as the Federal Government’s principal public communication institution, highlighting its extensive grassroots presence and direct engagement with citizens nationwide. Issa-Onilu made this known during an interview session with officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. The media interaction was conducted by members of FRSC’s Safe Wheel Nigeria Magazine team, led by Mr Festus Everistus, alongside Miss Chioma Amajor Love and RC Amaka. Speaking during the session,…