Trump Backtracks On Plan To Toll Hormuz Ships
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday abruptly scrapped a planned 20 percent levy on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid clashes with Iran, saying he would instead seek compensation…
BREAKING: House withdraws own state police bill, considers Tinubu’s proposal
The House of Representatives has withdrawn its proposed constitutional amendment seeking to establish state police, opting instead to consider a similar bill transmitted by the Executive. The development emerged during…
Veterans meet CDS, demand N250,000 minimum pay for soldiers
Military veterans have demanded the immediate implementation of the approved N250,000 minimum wage for serving personnel. They accused the Federal Government of delaying the execution of a law they said…
Nolan Wells’ family calls for further investigation: ‘It’s not adding up’
The Brief The family of Nolan Wells, the Mississippi 18-year-old who was found dead after a July 4 boat trip, is calling for more transparency and further investigation into his…
Farmers back Northern govs’ N1bn monthly security fund
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria on Monday commended the Northern Governors Forum for establishing the Northern Security Trust Fund and pledging N1bn monthly to tackle insecurity across the region.…
France, Spain battle for place in World Cup final
France will be hoping to move one step closer to a third FIFA World Cup title when they face Spain in Tuesday’s semi-final. Les Bleus have reached the last two…
Air Force, drones failed to penetrate forest canopy in Oyo rescue, says Army commander
The General Officer Commanding, 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Chinedu Nnebeife, has disclosed that the Nigerian Air Force and drone teams deployed to track down the terrorists holding 44…
Dangote dumps naira, begins petrol sales in dollars
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has fixed the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) at $0.779 per litre, unveiling a new pricing template that also raised the benchmark prices for diesel…
Cost Of Import Duty Exemptions Hit ₦34 Trillion In 2025, Says Customs
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, has disclosed that the value of import duty exemption certificate approvals rose to ₦34 trillion in 2025, describing the policy…
Customs auction 20,500 litres of petrol in Lagos
The Nigeria Customs Service, Operation Whirlwind, on Monday auctioned 20,500 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, intercepted within the Zone A axis. Speaking during the public auction of the products in…