The National Assembly has begun deliberations on extensive constitutional amendments that include proposals for the creation of 55 new states and 278 additional local government areas across Nigeria. Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin (APC, Kano North) disclosed this on Friday during a two-day joint retreat of the Senate and House of Representatives’ Committee on the Review of the 1999...
The Benin Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified efforts to combat illicit drug trafficking through air travel with the launch of anti-narcotic operations at the Benin City Airport. This development followed a working visit on Monday by the NDLEA Edo State Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, to the General Manager of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN),...
If you’ve been spending time in Grow A Garden, you probably know that rare event items can be some of the trickiest collectibles to get your hands on. Whether you’re aiming to complete your seasonal collection or simply want to flex your garden with exclusive decorations, knowing the right strategies can save you countless hours of grinding. Here are some practical tips that have...
On Friday, over two billion Muslims across the globe marked Eid-el-Kabir — one of the most significant festivals in Islam — in a celebration rooted in faith, sacrifice, and community. The festival, also known as Eid al-Adha, commemorates the Prophet Ibrahim’s unwavering willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, in obedience to Allah’s command. It also marks the...
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has reinforced its blockade at the Dangote Refinery, stopping trucks without official union stickers from loading fuel at the facility. The action, which began on Thursday, followed what the union described as a flagrant breach of an earlier resolution between NUPENG and the Dangote Group over the recognition of...
