Month: June 2026
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High Clearing Fees Drive Vehicle Smuggling, Customs Reports 870 Seizures
Industry experts attribute the rise in vehicle smuggling to excessive port duties and shipping costs, as Customs reports the seizure of 870 vehicles worth N3.88 billion.
Delta State Clarifies It Did Not Request EFCC Civil Servant Screening
The Delta State government clarified that the recent EFCC screening of civil servants was a federal initiative rather than a state-requested investigation.
Tinubu Names Former UNILAG VC Ogundipe as NUC Board Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has appointed former UNILAG Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe, as the new Chairman of the National Universities Commission Governing Board, replacing Emeritus Professor Olufemi Raphael Aina.
NSCDC Abuja command trains 106 personnel on weapon safety
The NSCDC FCT Command has completed a two-week pistol management course for 106 officers, emphasizing firearm safety and professional conduct.
Maro Itoje sidelined for summer matches as five new players join England squad
Captain Maro Itoje will miss England's summer tests to rest, while teenager Noah Caluori headlines a list of five uncapped players selected for the Nations Championship.
Accord Party in Osun State Refuses Police Meeting, Demands Justice for Violence
The Accord party in Osun State has declined a meeting with the police Commissioner, demanding the arrest of suspects involved in attacks and killings of its members.
Kemi Badenoch Criticizes Keir Starmer Following His Resignation Announcement
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has attacked Keir Starmer as a failure following his surprise resignation as leader of the Labour Party.
Jack Draper channels Andy Murray for successful comeback victory
Jack Draper returned to competitive tennis with an Eastbourne victory, drawing on the influence of his new coach, Sir Andy Murray, to secure a difficult win following a persistent knee injury.
US Introduces $750 Premium Fee to Expedite B1/B2 Visa Interviews
The US Department of State is launching a premium service allowing B1/B2 visa applicants to pay an extra $750 to guarantee interview appointments within 10 business days.
Airport taxi drivers threaten strike over FAAN regulations
NUPCO members are threatening to shut down operations at two major Nigerian airports in nine days, citing unreasonable fare hikes and forced migration to app-based systems by FAAN.