Abuja: The National Boundary Commission (NBC) says it is building border community resilience for economic development through cross border cooperation. The Director-General of the commission, Mr. Adamu Adaji, stated this at the commemoration of the 2025 African Border Day in Abuja. According to News Agency of Nigeria, Adaji emphasized the strategic importance of Nigeria’s relationships […]
Month: June 2025
AU Commission Highlights NDLEA’s Role in New Drug Control Plan
Abuja: The African Union (AU) Commission has emphasised that the ongoing development of a new continental action plan on drug control and crime prevention would be incomplete without contributions from Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Dr. Olubusayo Akinola, Head of Social Welfare, Drug Control, and Crime Prevention at the AU Commission, made this […]
E-Visa Success: Over 14,000 Applications Processed in Six Weeks, Says Minister
Abuja: The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced that the recent launch of the electronic visa (e-visa) system in Nigeria has processed over 14,000 applications in just six weeks. The announcement was made during a stakeholder sensitisation workshop focusing on key innovations by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). According to News Agency of […]
Akpoti-Uduaghan Arraigned Over Alleged Cybercrime and Defamation
Abuja: The Federal Government on Monday arraigned Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan at the Federal High Court, Abuja, over alleged cyber bullying and defamation involving the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and former Governor of Kogi, Yahaya Bello. The suspended senator faced a six-count charge related to making inciting public and televised statements, which allegedly amounted to cyber […]
Court Sets October 6 for Hearing on Alison-Madueke’s Asset Forfeiture Challenge
Abuja: A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled October 6 to hear a suit filed by former Petroleum Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, contesting the forfeiture of her assets to the Nigerian Federal Government. The case, initiated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), seeks to address the legalities surrounding the asset seizure. According to […]