UK updates list of items travellers can, cannot bring into country

 The United Kingdom has updated its customs guidance for travellers, outlining the items visitors can bring into the country duty-free, those that are prohibited, and goods that require special permits before entry.

 

Nigerian Govt owes Nnamdi Kanu N9.5bn damages from court judgments – IPOB

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has said the Nigerian government owes its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, a total of N9.5 billion in damages from unappealed court judgments.

 

Oil price hits $100/barrel after attacks on vessels in Red Sea

 Oil price hit $100 a barrel on Thursday after reported attacks on vessels in the Red Sea.

 

Army clears man detained over alleged ISIS links

The Nigerian Army says a man who was detained during a military operation in Borno state over suspected ISIS links has been cleared after investigations found no evidence connecting him to any terrorist group.

 

Oshiomhole Reports Akpabio for Breaching Truce Over ‘Massaging Women’s Legs’ Remark

 

A lighthearted exchange played out in the Senate chamber as former APC chairman and senator, Adams Oshiomhole, teased Senate President Godswill Akpabio for revisiting a controversial comment despite their earlier agreement to end hostilities.

Enugu Air Flight Veers Off Runway, Crash Lands at Benin Airport

Enugu Air has confirmed that one of its aircraft experienced a runway excursion after landing at Benin Airport earlier today.

Reps Halt NRS Recruitment, Threaten Sanctions on Chairman Adedeji

The House of Representatives Committee on Federal Character has ordered the immediate suspension of recruitment at the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), citing repeated disregard for legislative summons by its Executive Chairman, Dr. Zacch Adedeji.

Adeleke Orders Suspension of NURTW Operations in Osun Motor Parks

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed the immediate suspension of all activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in motor parks across the state.

Reps Approve Landmark State Police Bill

The House of Representatives has passed the Executive Bill establishing state police, a major step toward decentralising Nigeria’s policing system.

Oyo APC Slams Makinde Over Court Block on EFCC Contract Probe

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly criticised Governor Seyi Makinde for securing a court order that restrains the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from accessing records of contracts awarded by his administration since 2021.

I’ve Kept my Promise of Good Governance -Govrrnor Adeleke

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reaffirmed his commitment to delivering greater development across the state if re-elected in the upcoming governorship election.

Court refuses to review Miyetti Allah leader Bodejo’s N2bn bail conditions

 The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday declined to hear an application filed by the National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Bello Bodejo, seeking a review of the N2 billion bail conditions earlier imposed on him.

 

DSS seeks death penalty for Oriire abductors, to appeal life sentence

 The Department of State Services, DSS, says it will appeal the life prison sentence handed out to three men arrested for their role in the abduction of school pupils and teachers in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

 

‘No UTME required’ — JAMB opens registration for NCE, agricultural ND programmes

 

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has commenced registration for candidates seeking admission into Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes in colleges of education and non-technological agricultural national diploma (ND) programmes in polytechnics.

 

PenCom to increase employers’ pension contribution rate in ongoing PRA review

 Omolola Oloworaran, director-general (DG) of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), says the agency is planning to increase employers’ statutory pension contribution rate under the ongoing review of the Pension Reform Act (PRA) 2014.