WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM,: (Xinhua)/FLOWERBUDNEWS : — The United States and Israel on Saturday launched “major combat operations” against Iran after the recent U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva failed to yield a deal to avert the crisis. U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States had begun “majorContinue Reading
I agree entirely with President Tinubu’s position that he should not be blamed for the recent wave of defections into the APC. Come to think about it. Did the President compel anyone to join his party? Did he coerce governors or legislators to abandon their platforms? Clearly, no. TheContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The National Institute of Credit Administration (NICA) Chartered, on Thursday, said access to responsible credit, financial inclusion, risk governance and institutional integrity would shape Nigeria’s economic future. Dr Markie Idowu, the newly inaugurated President and Chairman of Council, NICA, said this during her investiture ceremony in Lagos.Continue Reading
*IBADAN: (FLOWERBUDNEWS): Staff members of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) have petitioned Oyo State Real Property Protection Agency over the invasion of their landed properties in Ibadan. The NAN employees, in the petition written by their solicitor, Ademola Sodamade and dated Dec. 11, 2025, alleged breach of peace,Continue Reading
By Abanikanda Olumoro (UK) Nigeria’s public space is becoming increasingly volatile, and much of that volatility is being fueled online. In recent days, I came across comments by social media commentators, including Godwin Onoghokere and others, describing a letter from the Muslim Youth Council of Nigeria as “violence” ratherContinue Reading
Apapa customs seeks stronger ties with Navy to boost port security Lagos, February , 26, 2026The Apapa Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has strengthened operational synergy with the Nigerian Navy to enhance port security and trade facilitation. This is contained in a statement made available toContinue Reading
Lilypond Command posts $858m export value growth in Q4 2025 Lagos, Feb. 26, 2026 Lilypond Export Command (LEXC) of the Nigeria Customs Service says it recorded exports valued at $858.1 million (N1.12trillion) in the fourth quarter of 2025.The Customs Area Controller of the command, Comptroller Samuel Ariyibi, disclosed thisContinue Reading
NSC, Navy deepen ties against maritime crime Lagos, Feb. 26, 2026The Nigeria Shippers’ Council (NSC) has called for stronger operational collaboration with the Nigerian Navy to curb criminal activities within the maritime domain and enhance investor confidence in the nation’s port system. The Executive Secretary of the council, DrContinue Reading
The Nigeria Police Force has declared Manfred Ekpe, a lawyer and spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Akwa Ibom State, wanted. The announcement, issued in a Special Police Gazette Bulletin (Ref. CR/3000/AIS/DFA/Vol 2/64), cites allegations of cyberstalking, threats to life, criminal defamation, criminal intimidation, and conductContinue Reading
