Business Export Top Story

NPA to boost hinterland connectivity with Export Processing Terminals

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced a strategic initiative to enhance connectivity between Export Processing Terminals (EPTs) and Domestic Export Warehouses (DEWs) across the country. This move aims to streamline export processes and create pathways for small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) to thrive. The Nigerian Ports Authority, established in 1954, is responsible for managing and Read More…

Health Metro Top Story

USAID commits ₦7.4 bn to fight cholera in Lagos

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed $4.4 million (approximately N7.4 billion) to support efforts against cholera in Lagos. This significant funding aims to address the recurrent cholera outbreaks that have plagued the densely populated city, particularly in underserved communities. Cholera, a highly contagious disease caused by ingesting water or food contaminated Read More…

Crime Drug Trafficking Metro Top Story

Major drug bust in Lagos: NDLEA seizes ₦4.4 billion worth of drugs

In a significant operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) uncovered drugs worth ₦4.4 billion concealed in the lavatories of an Ethiopian Airlines aircraft at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. This operation, conducted on November 10, 2024, is part of the NDLEA’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Nigeria. The NDLEA Read More…

Assault Crime Metro Traffic

Traffic incident in Lagos: LASTMA officer attacked

In a shocking incident on November 11, 2024, a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer was brutally attacked by a commercial bus driver and his conductor. The incident occurred during an arrest attempt in the Oshodi area of Lagos. The officer was doused with petrol and set ablaze, resulting in severe injuries. LASTMA officers Read More…

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Foreign Policy Nigeria Top Story

President Tinubu calls for two-State solution, end to Israeli aggression at Saudi summit

At an extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit on Monday, President Bola Tinubu urged the global community to pursue the actualisation of a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, stressing that the “conflict in Palestine has persisted for far too long, inflicting immeasurable suffering.” Speaking at the one-day summit attended by heads of state from the Organisation of Read More…

Crime Top Story Vandalism

Vandals strike Lokoja-Gwagwalada power line, disrupting transmission

In the early hours of Saturday, 9th November 2024, vandals targeted the Transmission Company of Nigeria’s (TCN) 330kV Lokoja-Gwagwalada transmission line 1, cutting off a key bulk power supply route in central Nigeria. TCN engineers, attempting to re-energize the line, encountered repeated tripping, prompting an inspection by TCN’s patrol team. “Upon inspection, they discovered that Read More…

Football Sports

Gernot Rohr faces early setback ahead of Benin’s clash with Nigeria

Gernot Rohr, the Republic of Benin’s national football team coach, is facing an early setback ahead of the team’s crucial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Nigeria. The veteran defender, Cédric Hountondji, has been ruled out due to a thigh injury sustained before Benin’s last match against Rwanda in September. Gernot Rohr, a Read More…

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Gymnastics Sports

Nigeria sends 13 gymnasts to International Continental Cup 2024

Nigeria is gearing up for the International Continental Cup 2024 in Anadia, Portugal, with a team of 13 gymnasts, comprising 11 females and 2 males. The team, led by Anthony Asuquo, head coach of Tony International Gymnastics Club (TIG), will depart Nigeria on November 6, 2024, for the competition scheduled from November 8 to 101. Read More…

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Football Sports Top Story

Shola Shoretire returns to Old Trafford with PAOK in Europa duel

Shola Shoretire, the Nigerian-eligible forward, is set to triumphantly return to Old Trafford on Thursday, November 7, 2024, as his new team PAOK takes on Manchester United in the UEFA Europa League. This marks 900 days since Shoretire last played for the Red Devils in a competitive match. Shoretire began his youth career with Whitley Read More…