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By Ayo Kehinde The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched a new digital passenger declaration platform to reduce delays, improve transparency and enhance operations at Nigeria’s international airports. The platform, known as the Simplified Customs Advanced Declaration System (SCADS), was inaugurated at the international wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, according to a statement issued on Tuesday by …

The Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria (MUSWEN) has called for a strategic partnership with the Bank of Industry (BoI) on youth and women empowerment in the sectors of agriculture, information and communications technology (ICT), education and health. MUSWEN President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, made the appeal while leading a delegation to the Lagos office of the BoI. L-R: Prof. Wole …

Zainab Abioye The Ogun State Police Command recorded a total of 2,559 criminal cases across the state between January and March 2026, with theft and theft emerging as the most prevalent crimes, according to official crime statistics obtained by the command. Data released by the Police Public Relations Department showed that 830 cases of theft and other theft-related crimes were …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Murtala Aliyu Kankia, has insisted that only duly constituted primary election committees possess the legal authority to declare and announce the winners of the party’s National Assembly primaries, amid growing controversy over the role of the National Working Committee (NWC) in the exercise. The legal advice …

Arsenal are Premier League champions for the first time since Arsène Wenger’s Invincibles in 2004 after Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth. It caps a remarkable achievement for Mikel Arteta in his first managerial role, the Spaniard who has transformed Arsenal into contenders since taking over from Unai Emery in December 2019.His team have finished second in the last three …

Post views: 24 The Rivers Hoopers registered their third consecutive victory in Phase I of the ongoing 2026 Nigeria Premier Basketball League (NPBL), with a comfortable 75-59 win over Atlantic Conference Group A opponents, Raptors BC, on Tuesday afternoon. Team captain Victor Koko led all scorers with 16 points but was one rebound away from a double-double. John Idoga …

The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia declared Tuesday 26 May 2026 as Arafat Day, while Eid-el-Adha will be celebrated the following day, Wednesday 27 May. The announcement followed the sighting of the crescent moon marking the start of Dhul Hijjah 1447AH in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. According to a statement published by the Saudi Press Agency, Monday, May 18, …

Investors in the Nigerian equity market gained N917 billion at the close of trading on Tuesday, to recover from the previous day’s losses. This follows a surge in the prices of shares such as FTN Cocoa, Zichis and Sky Aviation, among others, on the stock exchange floor. The benchmark All-Share Index (ASI) index increased to 251,635.42 points from 250,204.83 points …

… present cash prizes and laptops at the 2026 National Children’s Day celebration The First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has charged Nigerian children to always aim high, not letting the environment they find themselves in define their limits. He was speaking at the 2026 National Children’s Day celebration at the State House, Abuja. Explaining …

Dangote Oil Refinery has reduced the price of aviation fuel, also known as Jet A1, from N1,750 to N1,650 per litre. The company said the move aims to reduce the financial burden on airline operators and ensure a constant supply of fuel across the country. The development was announced in a statement released on Tuesday in Lagos by company spokesperson, …