NDLEA Secures ₦33.6bn Drug Forfeiture in Massive Onne Port Bust
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has recorded a major breakthrough in its war against illicit drugs, securing a court-ordered forfeiture of narcotics worth over ₦33.6 billion intercepted at the Onne Port in Rivers State. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, the agency confirms that the Federal […]
FCT Schools Shut Down as Teachers Launch Strike
By Zainab Bakare Teachers and students of LEA Ijayapi Primary School and LEA Byazhin Primary School in the Abuja Municipal Area Council stayed away from school on Monday in compliance with the indefinite strike declared by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The State Wing Executive Council (SWEC) […]
Hardship Should Not Break Homes — Rep Urges Nigerians
By Oluwakemi Kindness A member of the House of Representatives, Leke Abejide, has cautioned Nigerians against allowing the country’s current economic hardship to destroy their marriages, warning that financial pressure is increasingly putting families under strain. Speaking in Abuja on Sunday, Abejide who is the Chairman House committee on Customs said while many citizens are […]
INEC Intensifies Efforts to Boost Youth Participation in Politics
By Anayo Akwitti The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, has intensified efforts to boost youth participation in Nigeria’s electoral process. This , highlighted the dominance of young people in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. At a civic engagement programme in Abuja, the Commission underscored the urgent need to sustain youth involvement in […]
Malami, Son Deny Fresh Firearms Charges as Court Sets Trial Dates
By Zainab Bakare Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, have pleaded not guilty to an amended five-count charge filed by the Federal Government over alleged illegal possession of firearms. The duo entered their plea on Wednesday before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik after the prosecution substituted the earlier charge with […]
Crack Down on Illegal Logging, Cross River Stakeholders Urge
By Zainab Bakare Stakeholders in Cross River State have called for stricter enforcement of forestry laws, including custodial sentences for offenders, to curb rising cases of illegal logging and environmental degradation. The demand was made on Wednesday during a one-day stakeholders’ engagement on forest conservation, organised by the Cross River National Park Oban Division […]
El-Rufai Faces Crucial Bail Hearing in ₦579.6m, $1.1m Fraud Case
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai is set to appear before the Federal High Court in Kaduna on April 14 for a crucial bail hearing in a separate corruption case. The former governor is facing a 10-count charge bordering on alleged abuse of office, money laundering, and fraud involving a total sum […]
Reps Mourn Kano Lawmaker Danjuma Hassan
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has confirmed the death of Kano lawmaker, Danjuma Hassan, who passed away at the age of 66. Hassan, who represented Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency, died in Abuja on Friday, April 10, 2026, after a brief illness. A statement, by the House Spokesman Akintunde Rotimi Jr. says the late […]
Gunmen Kill Eight in Fresh Attack on Plateau Community
By Chinedu Echianu The scale of insecurity across the country does not seem to be abating as at least eight people have been killed following a late-night attack by gunmen on Mbwelle village in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Reports say the incident occurred around 11 p.m. on Thursday when the assailants stormed […]
Katsina plans mass Wedding for 1,000 Couples, Makes Counselling Mandatory
By Oluwakemi Kindness Katsina State Government has commenced arrangements for a large-scale mass wedding programme, “Auren Gaya,” targeting 1,000 couples. The initiative aims to promote family stability and support low-income families, with 2,000 individuals set to benefit. Screening and training of participants are already underway across local government areas. All intending couples must undergo compulsory […]