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U.S. immigration and border enforcement officials have regained the authority to arrest individuals in previously restricted areas, following a reversal of earlier policies by the Trump administration. These areas, often referred to as “sensitive locations,” include places like schools, hospitals, and places of worship. The practice of avoiding arrests in…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has attributed the fire at its Buguma Wellhead 008, managed by its subsidiary NNPC Eighteen Operating Ltd (NEOL), to the actions of pipeline vandals attempting to tamper with the Christmas Tree and steal crude oil. Mr. Olufemi Soneye, Chief Corporate Communications Officer…

The Minister of Works, Mr Dave Umahi has complained that the N800 billion allocated to the ministry in the 2025 budget is inadequate to address the country’s road infrastructure needs. Umahi stated this in Abuja during the 2025 budget defence session organised by the House Committee on Works. He appealed…

Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has confirmed that efforts were in place to review the 2003 Child Rights Act (CRA) to strengthen response towards child protection and development. This was contained in a statement signed by Najaatu Alwan-Hassan, Director, Information and Public Relations on Saturday after a…

A total sum of N 1.424 trillion, being Dec. 2024 Federation Account Revenue has been shared to the Federal Government, states, and the Local Government Councils (LGCs). This is according to a statement by Bawa Mokwa, Director, Press and Public Relations, Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF).…

The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) has condemned the alleged killing of 50-year-old Nigerian citizen, Jeremiah Okoye, while in police custody in South Africa. Okoye, originally from Eziniffite Nnewi, Anambra State, died on January 13 while being detained in Limpopo Province. In a telephone interview with the News…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), has attributed the recent resurgence of terrorist attacks in North East and North West to alleged influx of foreign fighters providing reinforcement to local terror groups. The Director, Defence Media Operation, Maj-Gen.Edward Buba  while briefing newsmen on the operations of the armed forces on Thursday in…

A member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Hon. Oriyomi Adewunmi Onanuga, is dead. She represented Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency before her death. Onanuga, who served as the Deputy Chief Whip of the House, died following a brief illness. The official X account of the House of Representatives, National Assembly confirmed…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has revoked the land allocations of several prominent individuals, including Bayelsa State Governor Senator Douye Diri, Imo State Governor Senator Hope Uzodimma, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Secretary Senator Samuel Anyanwu. This decision follows the expiration of…

The 36 State Governors under the umbrella of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) have declared support for the tax reform bills presently before the National Assembly for consideration and passage into law. The Governors rose from a meeting with the Taiwo Oyedele-led presidential tax reform committee and declared in a…