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Over 300 South Koreans Arrested in U.S. Raid on Hyundai-LG Battery Plant in Georgia

September 6, 2025September 6, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

SEOUL/ATLANTA – More than 300 South Korean nationals were among 475 people arrested in a U.S. immigration raid at a Hyundai Motor–LG Energy Solution battery plant under construction in Georgia, South Korea’s foreign minister confirmed on Saturday. The large-scale operation, conducted on Thursday in the town of Ellabell, marked the biggest single-site raid carried out […]

NAF Commissions Worship Centres, Reaffirms Troops’ Welfare and Commitment to Protect Civilians

September 6, 2025September 6, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has restated its unwavering commitment to the welfare and morale of frontline personnel, while urging them to remain resolute in safeguarding civilians from bandits and insurgents. The charge was delivered on September 3, 2025, during the commissioning of new projects at the 4135 Force Protection Wing, Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State. […]

Nollywood Actor Ibrahim Chatta Loses Son, Colleagues Mourn

September 6, 2025September 6, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Popular Nollywood actor, Ibrahim Chatta, is in mourning following the death of his son. The 54-year-old movie star announced the heartbreaking news on Saturday in a post on his Instagram page, though he did not disclose details about the circumstances of his son’s passing. Sharing a photo of the late boy, Chatta wrote:“Inna lillahi wa […]

16 Passengers Rescued as Gunmen Abduct Commuters in Edo State

September 6, 2025September 6, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Passengers traveling in a New Edo Line bus and three other commercial vehicles were abducted yesterday, September 5, along the Benin–Iyere Agbanikaka Oluko Road in Edo State. The Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident, stating that 16 passengers from one of the commercial buses had already been rescued. CSP Moses Joel Yamu, the Police […]

Edo Sports Boss Enabulele Showcases State’s Achievements at SWAN National Convention

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Desmond Enabulele, has showcased Edo State’s recent strides in sports development during the National Convention of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), held at the Media Centre of the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. Enabulele, who attended the event alongside the Edo-South Executive Director of […]

Abia Government Sacks Six Justice Ministry Officers Over Payroll Fraud

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Abia State Government has dismissed six officers of the Ministry of Justice after uncovering a payroll fraud scheme that allowed them to collect excess salaries. The decision, announced on Thursday in a statement signed by the Chairman of the Abia State Civil Service Commission, Eno Eze, followed an internal audit and administrative inquiry. Those […]

Onne Customs Rakes in N859bn Revenue, Intercepts N200bn Contraband in 15 Months

September 5, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Port Harcourt Area II Command, Onne, Rivers State, generated a total revenue of ₦859 billion between May 2024 and July 2025, while also intercepting contraband goods valued at ₦200 billion within the same period. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Theophilus Duniya, disclosed this in a document on Thursday, highlighting the […]

Aiyelabegan Calls for NSC Intervention in NTTF Elections, Demands Relocation to Abuja

September 5, 2025September 5, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Ahead of the September 10, 2025 elections for Technical and Players’ Representatives into the Nigeria Table Tennis Federation (NTTF) board, incumbent Players’ Representative Kehinde Aiyelabegan has urged the National Sports Commission (NSC) to take over coordination of the polls. Aiyelabegan, who currently represents the North-Central zone, alleged that some board members are plotting to manipulate […]