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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted multiple illicit drug consignments bound for the United States, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Italy, and the United Arab Emirates. The drugs, including cocaine, tramadol, loud, and molly, were concealed in various items such as prayer beads, board game packs, and female clothing. This was made known in a ...
...Announces plan to extend Blue, Red train lines Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that the state has constructed more than 4,000 affordable homes as part of his administration’s Urban Regeneration Scheme. Speaking over the weekend while inspecting ongoing road construction projects in the Ogun East Senatorial District, Governor Abiodun stated that his ...
Former Governor of Jigawa State and prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Sule Lamido, has criticised former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, stating that any move to remove President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should be driven by the national interest rather than personal grievances. Lamido made this remark in response to El-Rufai’s ...
...Stop playing to the gallery — Spokesperson ...Demands immediate action on budget to prevent further economic damage The Rivers State House of Assembly has accused Governor Siminalayi Fubara of frustrating the implementation of the Supreme Court’s judgment, particularly the directive requiring him to re-present the 2025 Appropriation Bill to the lawmakers. The Martin Amaewhule-led House, ...
..Demands immediate reversal of suspension, claims violation of fundamental rights Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Senate President, Mr Godswill Akpabio over “the failure to reverse the patently unlawful suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, as the purported suspension is based solely on the peaceful exercise of her right to ...
…Insists Tinubu won’t be distracted by “baseless condemnation” ...Don’t use the road when completed — Umahi claps back ...Gov. Aiyedatiwa hails Tinubu on federal projects in Ondo By Sodiq Adelakun The presidency has harshly criticised former President Olusegun Obasanjo remarks over the ¦ 15.6 trillion Lagos-Calabar Coastal highway project, a key infrastructural initiative championed by ...
By Tapre Timine, Bayelsa Bayelsa State Governor and Chairman of the South-South Governors Forum, Senator Douye Diri, has stated that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is greater than any individual, urging members to focus on resolving internal issues rather than blaming external forces. Speaking at the PDP national secretariat in Abuja on Thursday after the ...
By Ismail Azeez, Osogbo The Osun State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, has strongly refuted allegations of financial misconduct levelled against him by Prince Adebayo Adeleke, also known as Banik. In a statement issued on Thursday, Alimi described the accusations as baseless and challenged Banik to present concrete evidence of any fraudulent ...
...As NCC vows to remove Nigeria from top spamming country list Airtel Africa, a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services across 14 African countries, has today in Nigeria launched a ground-breaking artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Spam Alert Service, which will be available to all its subscribers at no cost. This unprecedented service, which offers ...
...Lawmakers express loyalty to Tinubu as Obasa, Meranda keep mum on meeting By Sodiq Adelakun President Bola Tinubu has successfully mediated the leadership crisis in the Lagos State House of Assembly, urging all 39 lawmakers to respect and work with Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, following a turbulent two-month standoff. The resolution of the conflict brings an ...
...Eyewitnesses criticise delayed fire response, call for safety improvements ...Atiku offers condolences to Oyo traders, urges govt to strengthen emergency preparedness A devastating fire at the popular Aleshinloye Market in Ibadan, Oyo State, has left traders facing enormous financial losses. In response, Oyo State Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has expressed solidarity with the affected traders, assuring ...
Access Bank PLC convened leading policymakers, business executives, and industry stakeholders in Cape Town yesterday for the first-ever Africa Trade Conference, an initiative aimed at unlocking the continent’s immense trade potential. The conference was organised in response to the evolving global trade landscape, underlining Africa’s need to strengthen its economic resilience through deeper regional cooperation ...
Barth Ndubuwah, Port Harcourt Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has strongly condemned the denial of his access to the Rivers State House of Assembly, asserting that despite the ongoing political tensions, he remains committed to upholding the rule of law and will not misuse his authority. On Tuesday, the governor was prevented from presenting ...
By Sodiq Adelakun Lagos State has confirmed 14 cases of diphtheria at King’s College Annex in Victoria Island, with one fatality reported. The confirmation came during an inspection visit by the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, on Tuesday. Professor Abayomi, accompanied by key health officials, including Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi, Special Adviser on ...
Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to launch its first Business Series of the year in honour of International Women’s Day 2025. With the theme “Against All Odds: The Impact of Women,” this edition will focus on the extraordinary achievements of women who have defied challenges, redefined success, and contributed ...
By Sodiq Adelakun Nigerians have taken to social media to react to the recent directive by the House of Representatives ordering the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to shut down all pornographic websites across the nation. While many have expressed support for the move, citing concerns over societal values and the protection of youth, others have ...
...Calls for urgent action to replace Okpebholo, Ubah The Senate has officially declared the Senate seats in Edo Central and Anambra South vacant, calling on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to organise by-elections to fill the vacant positions. Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the announcement during Tuesday’s plenary session. The Edo Central seat became ...
...I have confidence in our judiciary, rule of law stands — Tinubu ...As Fubara reaffirms commitment to S’Court judgement, inaugurates judges’ quarters …Vows to prioritise state’s interests, implement court decision In a renewed effort to resolve the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, President Bola Tinubu has once again intervened in the dispute between Governor ...
...As police seal Lagos church over alleged murder Students affiliated with the National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) have blocked the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in protest over the disappearance of Quadri Adedamola Ogunbode, a 2024 graduate of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojoo. The demonstration brought traffic to a standstill in both directions, leaving many ...
By Mathew Dennis The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has denied reports alleging that it has unilaterally stopped supplying crude oil to Dangote Refinery under the Naira crude contract. In a statement issued on Monday, NNPC Ltd’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, clarified that the crude sale agreement in Naira was structured ...
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has urged the Federal Government to regulate the frequent downward review of petroleum product prices, warning that unchecked price fluctuations are causing financial instability and losses in the downstream sector. In a statement released yesterday, PETROAN expressed concern over the volatility of fuel prices, noting ...
...Over 8,000 criminals eliminated, 10,000 rescued from abductors The Federal Government has reassured Nigerians that the country is experiencing greater security under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. In a statement released on Monday, the government underscored the achievements of the military and security agencies, reporting that more than 8,000 criminals—including bandits, armed robbers, Boko Haram insurgents, ...
...Kaduna APC shrugs off El-Rufai’s defection, insists 2027 goals unchanged ...Your defection to SDP won’t affect APC’s fortunes — Shehu Sani tells El-Rufai Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), criticising the ruling party for failing to resolve internal crises. In ...
