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Nigerians in Qatar, UAE, Iran seek evacuation details – NIDCOM

The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) has confirmed that Nigerians living in Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Iran have begun making enquiries about possible evacuation plans amid rising tensions in the region. According to the commission, several Nigerians have contacted the agency seeking clarification on whether the Federal Government intends to evacuate citizens should the security situation deteriorate further. NIDCOM stated, however, that it has not received any official distress calls from Nigerians in Iran. The commission noted that evacuation […]

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Sanwo-Olu appoints new Lagos Accountant-General

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the deployment of Muyiwa John Adetola as the new Accountant-General of Lagos State and Permanent Secretary, State Treasury Office. The decision was conveyed in an official circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service. Adetola’s appointment follows the statutory retirement of the outgoing Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary, Abiodun Muritala. Prior to his new role, Adetola served as State Auditor-General in the Office of the State Auditor-General. His redeployment is part of efforts to […]

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Customs to auction over 14,000 litres of smuggled petrol in Cross River.

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced plans to auction more than 14,000 litres of seized petrol in Cross River State as part of ongoing efforts to curb smuggling and ensure the products are put to proper use. Customs officials said the fuel was intercepted during a series of anti-smuggling operations along major border routes known for illegal petroleum trafficking. The seizures followed intensified surveillance aimed at protecting the nation’s economy and preventing the diversion of subsidised fuel to neighbouring […]

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Tinubu nominates Oyedele as minister of state for finance.

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Dr. Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance, signaling a major step in the administration’s ongoing fiscal and economic reform agenda. The nomination has been forwarded to the Senate for confirmation. Dr. Oyedele replaces Dr. Doris Anite-Uzoka, who has been reassigned to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning as Minister of State. The reshuffle marks her third ministerial portfolio under the current administration, reflecting continued adjustments aimed at strengthening economic governance. […]

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New rules to be used at 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has approved a wide-ranging set of rule adjustments aimed at improving match tempo and reducing time-wasting across the sport. The decisions were taken at the body’s 140th Annual General Meeting held in Hensol, Wales, under the chairmanship of Mike Jones, President of the Football Association of Wales. The new measures will come into force at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and will also apply across all other competitions governed by the Laws of the […]

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Five officers arrested over bribery in El-Rufai airport breach.

Five security officers have been arrested and are set to face prosecution over their alleged involvement in a security breach at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on February 12, 2026, in an incident authorities say involved former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. Authorities confirmed that the arrests followed a joint investigation into what was described as a serious compromise of airport security protocols. According to officials, the investigation was conducted by the Department of State Services, the Nigeria Immigration Service, […]

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Ondo orders crackdown on kidnapping syndicates.

The Ondo State Government has directed security agencies to intensify operations against kidnapping syndicates operating in parts of the state following a recent surge in abduction cases. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Idowu Ajanaku, the government expressed deep concern over the incidents, noting that investigations had uncovered the involvement of local collaborators in some of the attacks. According to the statement, certain individuals within affected communities were allegedly working with criminal elements in a […]

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FIFA begins 100-day countdown to 2026 W’Cup, mum on Nigeria-DR Congo verdict.

FIFA on Tuesday officially launched the final 100-day countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, signaling the rapid approach of what is set to be the largest edition of the tournament in history. In a celebratory message shared across its digital platforms, the world football governing body highlighted the scale of the upcoming competition, noting that the expanded tournament will feature 48 teams and 104 matches, running from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The opening fixture is scheduled to […]

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Petrol may hit N1,000/litre as Dangote hikes price.

The retail price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, may soon increase to between N980 and above N1,000 per litre across different parts of the country, following a fresh upward review of the gantry price by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. Industry stakeholders indicated that the final pump price will depend largely on transportation costs, distribution logistics, and distance from supply depots. The adjustment comes after the refinery raised its ex-depot price from N774 to N874 per litre, […]

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