Customs taskforce nets N500m from smuggling crackdown

The Nigeria Customs Service has announced a revenue of over N500 million generated from operations targeting petroleum smugglers across the country. This figure was achieved by the newly inaugurated special task force, Operation Whirlwind, in its bid to tackle the persistent smuggling of petroleum products. Speaking at a press conference in Yola on Wednesday, the…

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2027 Presidency: Goodluck Jonathan’s Campaign Posters Flood Kano

Campaign posters featuring former President Goodluck Jonathan have flooded major locations in Kano state, sparking speculation about a potential bid for the presidency in 2027. The posters, strategically displayed at high-traffic areas such as the Gyadi-Gyadi/Zoo Road flyover, Kofar Nasarawa, and State Road, bear the slogan “Team New Nigeria 2027: The Goodluck Nigeria Needs—Dr. Goodluck…

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Bitcoin breaks $100,000 milestone for first time

Bitcoin has surpassed the long-awaited $100,000 threshold, reaching a new high of approximately $103,500, marking a significant milestone in its price trajectory. The cryptocurrency, which has been on an upward trend throughout 2024, is now up more than 140% for the year and has gained 48% since the recent elections. This surge follows a series…

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FG dismisses civil servants with degrees from Benin Republic, Togo

The Federal Government has dismissed civil servants who obtained degrees from private universities in Benin Republic and Togo between 2017 and 2023, citing concerns over certificate fraud. The director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen confirmed the development on Wednesday, following directives…

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LAMATA compensates residents affected by bus corridor project

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority has distributed compensation to tenants and property owners impacted by the ongoing Quality Bus Corridor project in the Ketu, Alapere, and Akanimodo areas of Lagos State. The QBC Package 1C project, covering a 4.7-kilometre stretch from Ketu to Akanimodo, aims to improve public transportation efficiency in Lagos. The initiative,…

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Netflix denies leaving Nigeria amid speculations

Global video streaming platform, Netflix, has denied reports suggesting that it plans on leaving Nigeria. There have been speculations that the streaming giant might be leaving Nigeria. This is coming after renowned Nigerian filmmaker Kunle Afolayan in a now-viral video, disclosed that Netflix had reportedly cancelled several commissioned projects. He said that Netflix’s management had…

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