NDLEA Declares Alleged Drug Kingpin Wanted, Freezes N9.8bn
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared alleged drug kingpin Nnamuka Kelvin-Uchenna, popularly known as Odogwu, and three of his associates wanted over their alleged involvement in operating a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory, manufacturing illicit drugs and laundering drug proceeds. The agency also announced the freezing of N9.84 billion linked to […]
Leaders Hail Sulaiman’s Reforms at NILDS after 7 years
By Zainab Bakare Prominent academics, jurists, lawmakers and former public officials have celebrated the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubakar Suleiman, for what they described as seven years of visionary leadership that has transformed the institute into a leading centre for legislative research, policy development and democratic governance […]
Moghalu Urges Nigeria to Honour Soyinka More at 92
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Former Central Bank of Nigeria deputy governor Kingsley Moghalu has described Nobel Laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka as a national treasure and global icon, urging Nigeria to give him greater recognition. Moghalu made the call in a statement on Tuesday to mark Soyinka’s 92nd birthday, praising the literary giant’s contributions to Nigeria, Africa […]
NSITF Hosts Gambia Delegation on Social Security Tour
By Chinedu Echianu Nigeria’s Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has begun a week-long study tour for a delegation from The Gambia’s Social Security and Housing Finance Corporation (SSHFC), aimed at deepening cooperation and sharing best practices in workers’ compensation and social security administration. Nigeria’s Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has begun a week-long study tour […]
Kwankwaso Mourns Tela’s Children After Fatal Crash
By Zainab Bakare Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Mustapha and Ummi, the two children of former Bauchi State Deputy Governor Baba Tela, who lost their lives in a fatal road accident. In a statement shared on his verified X account on Monday, Kwankwaso describes the tragedy […]
10 Killed, 6 Injured in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A fatal road crash at the Saapade Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State has claimed the lives of ten people, leaving six others with various degrees of injuries. Confirming the incident in a statement, Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), […]
Fire Destroys Goods Worth Millions at Ibadan Bode Market
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A fire outbreak has destroyed goods worth millions of naira at the popular Bode Market in Ibadan, Oyo State, leaving many traders with heavy losses. The fire, which broke out in the early hours of Friday, razed several shops and destroyed merchandise and other valuables before firefighters contained the blaze. The swift […]
18 Killed in Niger Land Clash
By Zainab Bakare At least 18 people have been killed in a deadly communal clash in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, following a long-running land dispute between two communities. The violence reached a tragic peak on Tuesday night when suspected attackers set a two-bedroom house ablaze in Angwan-Baago near Godoro village, trapping and […]
Alleged Certificate Forgery: Former Science Minister Arrested
By Chinedu Echianu Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, was arrested on Wednesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, shortly after arriving from Enugu aboard a chartered flight. Premium Times while quoting authoritative airport sources confirmed the arrest, stating that Nnaji is expected to be handed over to the Independent Corrupt […]
NDLEA Arms Officers with AK-47 Rifles for First Time in 36 Years
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has inducted thousands of AK-47 rifles and advanced pistols into its operations for the first time since its establishment 36 years ago, marking a major shift in its fight against drug trafficking. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa […]