NDLEA Uncovers N5.8bn Loud Cannabis Stash in Lekki Mansion
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a massive stash of imported Loud cannabis worth over N5.8 billion in a Lekki mansion. This is as tge agency also arrested three persons with disabilities (PWDs) in separate drug trafficking operations across Anambra and Kwara states. Chairman of the NDLEA, Mohamed Buba-Marwa, […]
Kwara, UNICEF Deliver Relief Materials to IDPs in Edu Camp
By Zainab Bakare The Kwara State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has intensified humanitarian support for vulnerable populations with the distribution of relief materials to internally displaced persons in Yikpata Camp, Edu Local Government Area. The intervention, facilitated through the Kwara State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASSA), delivered […]
Court Stops NBC From Sanctioning Broadcasters Over Codes
By Oluwakemi Kindness A Federal High Court in Lagos has temporarily barred the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) from sanctioning broadcast stations under disputed sections of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, in a ruling seen as a significant win for press freedom. Justice Daniel Osiagor granted the interim injunction on Wednesday following an ex parte application filed […]
Reps Demand Stricter Rules After Lagos Gas Explosion
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has called for strict enforcement of regulations governing the citing of gas filling stations and outlets following a gas explosion in Apapa, Lagos, which left five people injured. The motion on Wednesday, raised by Rep. Adesola Samuel-Adedayo under matters of urgent national importance, drew attention to the explosion […]
Wike Vows to Reclaim Undeveloped Plots Surrounding Jabi Lake
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered a crackdown on abandoned and poorly developed areas surrounding Jabi Lake, citing violations of the Abuja master plan. The directive follows public reactions to a viral video in which a Christian cleric appealed to the minister to preserve the lake as […]
Tinubu Felicitates Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu on Birthday
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has extended warm birthday greetings to the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, commending his leadership and contributions to Nigeria’s democratic development. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praises Kalu’s dedication to legislative excellence […]
FG Approves ₦150bn Bodo–Bonny Road Extension
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has approved a ₦150 billion extension of the Bodo–Bonny Road and Bridges Project in Rivers State, signaling a major boost to Nigeria’s infrastructure development drive. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed that the project will be executed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement and will be presented to the […]
Bello Trial Adjourned To May 6–7 for Cross-Examination
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the ongoing trial of former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, over alleged money laundering to May 6 and 7, 2026, for the continuation of cross-examination of a key prosecution witness. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the new dates on Friday after proceedings involving the 12th […]
Barau Gives 47 Cars, 282 Motorcycles to APC Loyalists in Kano
By Anayo Akwitti Nigeria’s Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has distributed 47 Sharon cars and 282 Boxer motorcycles to leaders of the All Progressives Congress in Kano North Senatorial District. The gesture was also extended to former officials of the party in the zone, as part of Senator Barau’s empowerment initiative. Speaking at […]
NANS Rallies Behind NDLEA Drug War, Backs Tinubu’s Agenda
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has thrown its weight behind the ongoing anti-drug campaign led by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), pledging stronger collaboration to curb substance abuse and illicit trafficking across campuses nationwide. The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by NANS leadership, led by its […]