Nigeria Loses ₦8 Trillion Annually to Waivers, Concessions — Faleke
BY GODWIN OBI The Chairman of the House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee on the Review of Tax and Export Incentives, Waivers and Exemptions, James Abiodun Faleke, has said Nigeria loses an estimated ₦8 trillion every year to tax waivers and concessions granted by the Federal Government. In a statementContinue Reading
2027 Elections: Tension as NASS Approves E-Transmission with Manual Backup
BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS The National Assembly on Tuesday approved the electronic transmission of election results while retaining manual collation as a backup, a decision that triggered protests, a walkout by opposition lawmakers, and heated debates in both chambers ahead of the 2027 general elections. What began as a legislative reviewContinue Reading
Tin Can Customs Boss, Onyeka Ready for paperless regime, Calls for Honest Cargo Declaration.
Comptroller Frank Onyeka addressing maritime media BY GODWIN OBI The Area Controller of Tin Can Island Port Command, Comptroller Frank Onyeka, has declared his readiness to drive the Nigeria Customs Service’s transition to a fully paperless regime, assuring stakeholders that the command is primed for seamless digital operations ahead ofContinue Reading
Kanwan Katsina, Bello Calls for Training of Journalists
Comrade Tukur Dan Ali lifting his award after receiving it from the Royal Father of the Day, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara ‘mni’ The Kanwan Katsina District Head of Ketare, Alhaji Usman Bello Kankara mni, has emphasized the need for continuous training and capacity building for journalists, particularly in digital journalism,Continue Reading
FG to borrow N800bn via February bonds
BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS The Debt Management Office has unveiled plans to raise N800bn through its February 2026 Federal Government bond auction, reflecting a sharp increase compared to the corresponding period last year, though lower than the record N900bn offered in January. According to the bond offer circular published on theContinue Reading
N432bn probe: EFCC detains El-Rufai, DSS on standby
BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, was detained at the headquarters of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in Abuja on Monday night after hours of interrogation over an alleged N432 billion corruption probe. El-Rufai, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, is also expected to faceContinue Reading
Tinubu Assures Nigerians of Winning Battle Against Banditry, Terrorism
BY FRONTLINE REPORTERS President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to win the battle against banditry and terrorism that have ravaged several parts of the country. The President gave the assurance in Yola on Monday while commissioning projects embarked upon by the Adamawa State Governor, Umaru Fintiri. He specificallyContinue Reading
NIMASA, NUPRC MEET TO IMPROVE ON INDUSTRY REGULATION AND MARITIME SAFETY
Director General, Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola (left) presenting a souvenir to the Commission Chief Executive, Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan during a working visit by the NIMASA Director General to the NUPRC corporate headquarters in Abuja. BY GODWIN OBI Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) andContinue Reading
Customs Foils Wildlife Trafficking Attempt, Rescues Four Live Pangolins in Ogun
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Command, has intercepted four live pangolins in a pre-dawn anti-smuggling operation along the Yemoamota–Igboora corridor of Ogun State. The seizure occurred at about 3:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026, following credible intelligence acted upon by the Command’s patrol team. Officers on routineContinue Reading
How 36 Nigerian Youths Ended Up in Russia–Ukraine War
By Frontline Reporters No fewer than 36 Nigerians were reportedly recruited to fight in Russia’s war against Ukraine, with at least five deaths confirmed. The disclosure is contained in a February 2026 investigative report by All Eyes on Wagner titled “The Business of Despair: The Russian Army’s Recruiting of AfricanContinue Reading