Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

The Nigeria Customs Service, Murtala Muhammed International Airport Command, said it intercepted a total of $578 000 falsely declared from an inbound passenger coming into Nigeria from South Africa. The Customs Area Controller in charge of the command, John Harrison announced this while addressing journalists at the command on Friday. He explained that the suspect, Mr. Okorie Sunday, came into the country on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, with the money undeclared and hidden in his body. According to him, the passenger, on arriving at the airport, started acting strange, which warranted a search by the officers on duty. READ ALSO:…

Peoples Democratic Party chieftain in Rivers, Alex Wele, has called on residents to support the State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ette Ibas, to bring lasting peace to the state. Wele made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday in Port Harcourt. He said though the emergency rule in the state was not envisaged, it was a commendable action towards ending the political crisis in  the state. Wele urged the suspended governor and legislators to take advantage of the period and initiate reconciliatory moves toward resolving their differences. According to him, genuine reconciliation could foster…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has alerted the public on falsified Oxycontin 80mg (oxycodone hydrochloride) which it says was detected in an unregulated market in Switzerland. The public alert with No. 07/2025 was uploaded on the agency’s website on Thursday. The agency said the issue about falsified medicine was reported to the World Health Organisation  by the genuine manufacturer, MUNDIPHARMA, in February. It said the falsified product imitated the genuine OXYCONTIN 80mg authorised for sale in Poland, adding that the genuine OXYCONTIN (oxycodone hydrochloride) is a semi-synthetic opioid indicated for the treatment of moderate to…

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate deployment of additional personnel and resources to Rivers State. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the move is intended to bolster security, protect lives and property, and secure critical infrastructure in the state. According to the statement, the deployed operatives will collaborate with the Armed Forces and other security agencies to forestall any breakdown of law and order in the South-South state. READ ALSO: Tinubu Declares State Of Emergency In Rivers It added that Egbetokun reassures citizens that while individuals have the…

Senator Henry Dickson has opposed President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as unconstitutional. According to a statement he released via his X page on Friday, the former Bayelsa State governor voiced his objections during a closed session of the Senate, where he argued that the declaration fell short of constitutional requirements. “As I have stated repeatedly, I raised my objections in the closed session on how the declaration fell short of constitutional prescription, based on my views as a democrat sworn to uphold the Nigerian Constitution,” Dickson stated. The debate on the…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has warned the public to beware of fraudulent recruitment advertisements circulating online, stating that it is not conducting any hiring process at the moment. In a statement issued on its official X handle on Friday, the company cautioned job seekers against falling victim to fake recruitment schemes, emphasizing that all legitimate job openings would only be announced through its official channels. “The general public is hereby informed that NNPC Limited is not recruiting. “Official recruitment announcements will only be made through our website and verified social media platforms,” the statement read. READ ALSO: Court…

Apple Inc. is losing more than $1 billion per year on its streaming service, Apple TV+, according to a report by The Information on Thursday. The report revealed that the tech giant has been spending over $5 billion annually on content since launching Apple TV+ in 2019, though it trimmed this expenditure by approximately $500 million last year. Despite its critically acclaimed original programming—including Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, Shrinking, and Severance—Apple TV+ has struggled to compete with industry giants like Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video in terms of subscriber numbers.

The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, is back at the Federal High Court Abuja, for a hearing of his case on alleged treason. This time, it is before a new judge, Justice James Omotosho. There is also a change of defence counsel, Kanu Agabi (SAN), now heads the defence team for Kanu, while the prosecution retained Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN). Shortly after appearances, counsel to Kanu, Chief Agabi, pleaded to address the court. He started by apologising on behalf of his client, stating that they are now at a place where they must apologise to…

The United Kingdom’s Heathrow airport has closed until midnight on Friday due to a power outage, throwing the plans of tens of thousands of travellers into chaos. London’s main airport, which is Europe’s busiest gateway, said on Friday that it had suffered a “significant” power failure due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the facility. end of list “To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will be closed until 23h59 on 21 March,” Heathrow airport said in a post on X. “Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport and should contact their airline…

The National Judicial Council (NJC) has faulted media reports claiming that the detained self acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has been ordered released and returned to Kenya by the Chief Justice of Nigeria and Chairman of the NJC, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. In a statement on Thursday, NJC’s Deputy Director (Information), Mrs. Kemi Ogedengbe said there was no basis for such development because the CJN is not involved in Kanu’s trial before a Federal High Court in Abuja. The statement reads: “The attention of the National Judicial Council (NJC) has been drawn to media reports that the Hon.…