Tinubu Vows Tougher Crackdown on Drug Trafficking
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to intensifying the fight against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, pledging stronger enforcement, improved surveillance and evidence-based interventions to curb the growing menace. Speaking in Abuja on Friday at the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the President, represented by the […]
FG Secures Release of Six Nigerians Detained in Côte d’Ivoire
By Zainab Bakare Six Nigerians who had been detained in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire since October 2025 over alleged economic crimes have regained their freedom following sustained diplomatic efforts by the Federal Government. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms the development in a statement issued on Friday by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, revealing that […]
FG Evacuates Second Batch of Nigerians From South Africa Safely
By Julian Osamoto Another batch of sixty-six Nigerians evacuated from South Africa has arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to protect citizens facing challenges abroad. The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) said the returnees arrived on Wednesday night and were received by government agencies responsible for migration, […]
NDLEA Busts Oyo Forest Meth Lab, Arrests Mexican Expert
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a massive industrial-scale methamphetamine laboratory hidden deep inside a forest in Oyo State, arresting a Mexican drug expert and four Nigerian accomplices in what authorities describe as a major blow to an international drug cartel. The operation, it said took place in Tapa […]
NILDS Reaffirms Commitment to Gender-Inclusive Governance
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has reaffirmed the Institute’s commitment to expanding women’s participation in political leadership and legislative decision-making in Nigeria. Prof. Sulaiman made this known on Tuesday, at a One-Day Capacity Building Workshop for Female Aspirants vying for seats in […]
US Mission Urges Nigerians to Obey Visa Rules
By Oluwakemi Kindness The United States Mission in Nigeria has urged Nigerian travelers to strictly comply with U.S. immigration laws and adhere to the conditions of their visas while in the country. In a statement posted on its official X account on Tuesday, the mission advised travelers to remain within their authorized period of stay, […]
Tinubu Hails FCT Infrastructure Drive, Opens Katampe Road
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has lauded the ongoing infrastructure transformation across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), describing it as a clear demonstration of his administration’s commitment to practical development and improved quality of life for residents. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the inauguration of the newly completed Collector Road CN2, also […]
Governors Back State Police, Solar Grid Reforms Plan
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Nigeria’s governors have reaffirmed their support for key national reforms, including the establishment of state police, the National Solar Super-Grid Initiative, and agricultural development programmes aimed at improving security, boosting food production, and enhancing citizens’ welfare. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, disclosed this on Thursday while presenting the communiqué issued after the […]
Tinubu Confers National Honours on June 12 Democracy Heroes
By: Julian Osamoto President Bola Tinubu has announced national honours for Nigerians who played key roles in the country’s pro-democracy struggle, particularly during the June 12 political crisis. He said the honourees were individuals who endured persecution, incarceration, exile and other hardships in the pursuit of democratic governance in Nigeria. Tinubu described their sacrifices as […]
NCPC Boss Urges Rescue of Abducted Schoolchildren
By: Chinedu Echianu The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the release of abducted schoolchildren, teachers and other victims of kidnapping across the country. Adegbite made the appeal while condemning the recent abduction […]