Onne Port under emergency measures as FG tackles arms importation
The Federal Government has declared a state of emergency at the Onne Port in Rivers State following the repeated incidents of importation of dangerous cargo, […]
Month: September 2024
Customs intercept Military camouflage and contraband drugs in Rivers operation
The Area 2 Command, Onne, Rivers State of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has intercepted 12 containers laden with military/paramilitary equipment and illicit drugs worth […]
Relief as Dangote Refinery launches Euro-V Petrol
…No more importation of polypropylene as from October, Dangote says For the first time, Nigerians will gain a clear understanding of the country’s actual fuel […]
Nigeria’s power generation peaks at 5,313MW, first time in three years
Nigeria’s power generation rose to a three-year high of 5,313 megawatts on Monday, the Federal Ministry of Power has declared. It declared this in a […]
Chidimma Adetshina discusses reasons behind rejection by South Africans
Newly crowned Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Vannesa Adetshina, has tearfully opened up about her recent ordeal in South Africa. Verity News recalls that Adetshina withdrew […]
Repentant Insurgent regrets destroying NCE certificate in tearful confession
A repentant female Boko Haram member, who underwent deradicalisation and resettled in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno, Fatima Musa, has said she regrets shredding […]
Dangote petrol hits market as NNPC sells at N897/litre
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited tankers began lifting premium motor spirit (PMS) from Dangote’s giant refinery in Lekki, Lagos, on Tuesday, fueling feelings […]
Nigerian footballers abroad among top earners, making $77.66 million annually
Since ex-Nigeria midfielder Sylvanus Okpala blazed the trail in 1983, when he joined Uniao of Portugal from Enugu Rangers, there has been an astronomical increase […]
IMF names sanctioned Russian Central banker to Its board amid criticism
A sanctioned central banker is to represent Russia on the board of the Washington-based International Monetary Fund, the current holder of the post said on […]
Fuel subsidy: Enough of this pretence, by Zainab Suleiman Okino
Whether we accept it or not, all is not well with the engine room of Nigeria’s economy. The petroleum industry sector, like other public sector […]
TASUED rusticates 25 students, suspends 58 indefinitely in major disciplinary move
The management of Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, in Odogbolu local government area of Ogun State, has rusticated 25 students and indefinitely suspended 58 […]
South Africa denies Nigeria’s U18 basketball team visa for 2024 FIBA
South Africa has denied visas to Nigeria’s national under-18 basketball team, preventing them from participating in the 2024 FIBA U18 Afrobasket tournament set to take […]
Tinubu engages Xi Jinping, inks MOUs on media, nuclear energy, and other bilateral agreements
President Bola Tinubu and Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Tuesday in Beijing, China, exchanged ideas on ways of strengthening bilateral ties for the benefit of […]
Dangote discusses petrol prices, predicts fuel arrival at stations in 48 hours
Owner of Lagos-based refinery Aliko Dangote, on Tuesday, spoke on the pricing of petrol produced at his 650,000 barrels per day facility. The refinery owner […]
Galatasaray fans honour Victor Osimhen with heroic reception (VIDEO)
Thousands of Galatasaray fans gathered at the Istanbul Airport, Turkey, to welcome Super Eagles star, Victor Osimhen, with enthusiasm and excitement on Monday. Despite arriving […]