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Nigeria Customs Appoints Comptroller Adebola Salawu as New Head of Lagos Industrial Area Command

September 13, 2025September 13, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has appointed Comptroller Adebola Salawu as the new head of its Lagos Industrial Area Command. The announcement, made on the Service’s official X handle (@CustomsNG) on Saturday, confirmed that Salawu succeeds Comptroller Sarah Wadinda, who retired recently after years of dedicated service. A statement released on Monday by the Command’s […]

NUJ Edo Urges Government to Boost Private Investment, Commends Ongoing Projects

September 13, 2025September 13, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council, has urged the Edo State Government to intensify efforts toward creating a more conducive environment for private investment, describing the private sector as a critical driver of economic growth and sustainable development. This call was made during an emergency congress held at the NUJ Secretariat in […]

Kanayo O. Kanayo Slams Nollywood’s “Face-Selling” Culture, Vows to Champion Real Talent

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has voiced concern over what he calls a dangerous trend in the Nigerian film industry—prioritising “selling faces” over genuine acting skill, particularly in YouTube-driven productions. Kanayo, born Anayo Modestus Onyekwere, is one of Nollywood’s most revered pioneers, celebrated for his groundbreaking role in the 1992 classic Living in Bondage. […]

BBNaija S10: Rooboy, Dede, and Joanna Return After Shocking Red Phone Twist

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Three Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemates — Rooboy, Dede, and Joanna — who were evicted through the controversial red phone twist, have dramatically re-entered the house. The trio, who spent two days in a secret room with their activities televised to fans, made a surprise comeback on Wednesday night after the Travelbeta task. Their […]

Prince Harry and King Charles Reunite After Months of Estrangement

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Prince Harry met his father, King Charles III, at Clarence House in London on Wednesday in what is believed to be their first face-to-face meeting since February 2024, according to British media reports. The Duke of Sussex, who has been in the UK since Monday for a series of engagements, was seen arriving at the […]

Reps Committee Queries Finance, Budget Ministers on Slow Budget Implementation

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations has summoned the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, and the Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, over the pace of implementation of the 2024–2025 Appropriations Act. Briefing journalists after a closed-door session in Abuja on Wednesday, the Committee Chairman, Abubakar Bichi (APC–Kano), said Nigerians were […]

Police Arrest 65-Year-Old Man for Allegedly Parading as “Obi of Lagos”

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 65-year-old man, Chibuike Azubike, for allegedly impersonating a traditional authority by parading himself as the “Obi of Lagos.” Azubike was apprehended alongside three alleged accomplices—Chief Chibuzor Ani (57), Chief Martins Nwaodika (65), and Ikechukwu Franklin Nnadi (41)—while attempting to stage an unlawful unveiling ceremony. The arrest comes […]

Ghana Accepts U.S.-Deported West African Nationals Amid Nigeria’s Refusal

September 11, 2025September 11, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Ghana has begun accepting West African nationals deported from the United States, including Nigerians, President John Dramani Mahama announced on Wednesday. According to Reuters, the first batch of 14 deportees — made up of Nigerians, a Gambian, and others — has already arrived in Accra, with Ghanaian authorities facilitating their return to their home countries. […]