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 Fuel price hike: We need more prayers to avert famine, Mbaka warns The Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry in Enugu State, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has expressed deep concern over the rising fuel prices in Nigeria, emphasizing the urgent need for prayers to mitigate the potential risks associated with escalating costs. Mbaka stated while commissioning a filling station, “Blessed Omemma Oil and Gas Limited” in Abakpa, Enugu East Local Government Area, Enugu State, that the country is currently facing a state of hunger, which, if not addressed, could lead to a famine crisis. I lost my hands, girlfriend, dad’s landed properties survived depression; but I’m alive’0:00 / 0:00 He urged Nigerians to be proactive with their finances, recommending that they should invest rather than keep their money in banks. He said that money kept in banks will continue to depreciate. He reiterated that the government is aware of the necessary measures to combat the fuel price hike and called for u...

 Customs Basketball Team Claims First Victory in FIBA Africa Women's League Qualifiers The Nigeria Customs Women's Basketball Team secured their first victory in the FIBA Africa Women's Basketball League, Zone 3 Qualifiers on Tuesday, 5 November 2024, in Liberia, overpowering Energie Basketball Club of Benin Republic with a convincing 58-39 win. Defending champions of the Zone 3 qualifiers, the Border Girls made a dominant start from the initial jump ball, displaying superior skill and teamwork to outclass their Beninese opponents. Following the match, Samuel Onikeku, the Sports Secretary of the Nigeria Customs Service, commended the team for their excellent performance, urging them to maintain their focus as they continue through the competition. "Firstly, congratulations to the team for their determination and skill in securing this victory over Benin Republic. Much effort went into this win, and we are grateful to the Comptroller-General of Customs for providing the...

 Apapa Customs Hands over Seized Harmful Pharmaceuticals, Controlled Products to NAFDAC, NDLEA The Nigeria Customs Service, Apapa Area Command has handed over 6 containers of falsely declared and expired pharmaceuticals and controlled products to the National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), respectively.  During a press briefing at the command on Monday, 4 November 2024, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Babatunde Olomu, stated that the service owes Nigerians the duty of preventing the import and export of cargo that could undermine their well-being and security.  "These medical importations have expired, while others are not evaluated by NAFDAC and could cause damages to Nigerians if consumed. The content of these containers contravenes the provisions of Schedule 3 of the Common External Tariff(CET) and Section 233 of the NCS Act 2023. Some of the contents are unapproved dosage of...

  Nigeria in darkness as national grid collapses again Nigeria has been plunged into darkness as the country’s national grid collapsed again. The bulk power supply was disrupted around 11:20am on Thursday. This is the second time the grid has collapsed this week and the twelveth time in the last eleven months. Confirming the grid collapse, Abuja Electricity Distribution Company wrote: “Dear Esteemed Customer, “The current outage is as a result of a system collapse of the National Grid. The power system stakeholders are working to restore supply as soon as possible. Please bear with us.” Meanwhile, the Transmission Company of Nigeria has not issued an official statement on the reason the grid collapsed again on Thursday. However, recall that the TCN on Tuesday blamed the grid collapse on lines and generator trippings. This comes as the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu on Wednesday received an investigative report on the incessant grid collapse in Nigeria. The details have not been...

 Okorocha alive, aide dismisses death rumour Ebere Nzeworji, an aide to the former Governor of Imo State, Senator Rochas Okorocha, has refuted rumours of his principal’s death, stating that “the immediate past Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District is hale and hearty.” In a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday morning, Nzeworji explained that “a fake viral message has circulated on social media since the early evening of Wednesday, November 6, alleging that Okorocha had passed away in a London hospital.” Nzeworji clarified that Okorocha was seen at his Unity House office in Garki, Abuja, around the same time the rumour began to spread and that he had recently returned from Owerri, Imo State. He noted that the former governor had attended the funeral ceremony of the late elder statesman Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu on Friday, November 1, and later hosted the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, along with other representatives, at his Spibat reside...

 Northern Governors Should Accept Tinubu's Tax Reform Bill —Shehu Sani Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has urged Northern governors to accept President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bill and make inputs where necessary instead of raising opposition against the bill. Sani in his reaction to the Northern governors’ rejection of the tax reform, said the bill is not inimical to the North or any part of the country. According to him, it is rather economically beneficial and fair to all the regions of the country. He asked the Northern governors and others to keep sentiments aside and read the bill thoroughly, stressing that the bill is a comprehensive and bold move to harmonize and simplify tax administration and streamline its operations and enforcement.

 Ogun Govt Announces Death of Abiodun's Special Adviser, Egunjobi  ...Gov. commiserates with Family, says death is painful The Ogun State Government has announced the death of the Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Housing, Hon. Tajudeen Egunjobi. Hon. Egunjobi reportedly died on Tuesday after a brief illness. Meanwhile, Governor Abiodun has described his late Special Adviser as a very humble and reliable team member. Governor Abiodun stated this during a condolence visit to the home of the late politician in Oke-Lantoro, Abeokuta, Ogun State, saying his death came as a rude shock, and highly painful. According to him, the late Egunjobi was a very loyal party man who was also very diligent in the discharge of his duties to the state. "He was a very humble, hardworking, conscientious, dependable, and reliable special adviser to this government. "He was very loyal; besides being an architect, he was a consummate politician and a former member of the Ogun State Hou...