NDLEA arrests three persons with disability for drug trafficking
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested three persons with disability, including a 60-year-old man, for alleged drug trafficking during separate operations in Anambra and Kwara States. The…
EFCC declares former humanitarian minister Farouq wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over alleged criminal conspiracy, abuse of office, and diversion of public funds.…
Lightning Kills Police Inspector On Duty In Borno
A police inspector attached to the Borno State Police Command has died after he was struck by lightning while on duty in Maiduguri. This was disclosed in a statement…
Gunmen Kill 13, Injure Scores In Fresh Plateau Attack
Tragedy struck again in Plateau State as suspected gunmen reportedly killed no fewer than 13 persons in a fresh attack on Ngbra Zongo community, Kwall District of Bassa Local…
US fires on Iranian tankers as peace talks hang in balance
A US warplane disabled two Iranian tankers to enforce a port blockade on Friday, after Washington’s top diplomat said he was awaiting Tehran’s response to the latest proposed deal…
Child Trafficking Allegations in Ebonyi State: Why the Authorities Must Act Now
By Okechukwu Nwanguma Recent allegations emerging from Ebonyi State point to what may be a deeply troubling pattern of child trafficking, abuse of authority, institutional compromise, and retaliation against…
US, Iran exchange fire despite Trump ceasefire claims
US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was still in place despite an Iranian attack on three American destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz that fanned fears…
PGF denies report of Uzodimma’s removal as chairman
The Progressive Governors Forum has denied reports claiming that Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, was removed as chairman of the forum. In a statement issued on Thursday by…
China sentences two ex-defence ministers to death over corruption charges
China’s military court has sentenced Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, two former defence ministers, to death with a two-year reprieve over corruption charges. Their sentences were separately handed down…
2027: Isu Clan Decries Political Marginalisation
…Demands Senatorial, Reps Seats, Deputy Governor The people of Isu Clan, comprising Isu, Nwangele, Njaba, Nkwerre Local Government Areas and a half of Orlu LGA, being one of the…
Senate Reverses Standing Orders Amendment On Leadership Elections
The Senate has reversed its recent amendment to the Standing Orders, effectively reopening the contest for key leadership positions in the 11th National Assembly and potentially creating room for…
UK sanctions Russian networks recruiting Nigerians, vulnerable migrants for Ukraine war
The United Kingdom has announced a slew of sanctions targeted at Russian networks facilitating the recruitment of Africans and Middle Easterners for the war in Ukraine. In a statement…
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Nigerian man faces 20 years jail in US over wire fraud
A Nigerian man has been indicted by a United States federal grand jury for allegedly conspiring to embezzle funds from a casino owned by a Native American tribe in…
I’ll consult widely on 2027 presidency – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said contesting Nigeria’s presidency is “not a computer game” as he reacted to calls by youth groups urging him to contest the 2027 election.…
Fani-Kayode Confirms Redeployment To South Africa
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu has approved his redeployment as Nigeria’s Ambassador-Designate to South Africa. Fani-Kayode disclosed this in a statement on Thursday,…
