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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 …

The draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers has officially concluded and CAF will hold the ceremony in Cairo on May 19. The 48 participating nations were divided into twelve groups of four teams each as the countries begin their journey towards qualifying for Africa’s biggest football tournament. The qualification format will allow the winners and runners-up of …

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 …

Turbo Crest is set to captivate Lagos with a dynamic Sportainment event, spotlighting the exhilarating world of rugby. The Chief Coordinator, Mrs. Shade Johnson, unveiled the two-day spectacle, aiming to elevate rugby’s profile and foster community engagement. The event kicks off with the Super Seven Series on the first day at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, featuring touch rugby matches. Teams, …

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, …

… 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 …