By OLA MODUPE, Lagos – he operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested an ex-convict, Eniola Sodade, for passport racketeering at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos. The NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said in a statement on Sunday that the suspect had earlier...
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A former presidential spokesman,Dr Doyin Okupe, has described President Bola Tinubu’s official visit to Enugu on Saturday as a game changer. Okupe, in a statement on Sunday in Lagos, said: “The visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Enugu on Saturday is a major game changer.” “Any objective observer...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it will intensify efforts to eliminate Ponzi and pyramid schemes, thereby fostering an environment for genuine investment opportunities to thrive in 2025. The Director General of SEC, Dr Emomotimi Agama, said this in his New Year message to the capital market community...
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has expressed concern over the recent vandalisation of electricity installations within its operational area in Abakaliki. In a statement issued by Mr Emeka Ezeh, Head of Corporate Communications, EEDC, on Sunday, the loss of power supply in areas of Abakaliki was due to...
By DAVID IORJA, Lagos – President Bola Tinubu recently hosted the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, at his Lagos residence, emphasizing the crucial role of traditional institutions in fostering national cohesion, governance, and economic development. During their meeting, President Tinubu and Oba Adetona discussed constructive solutions to...
Gunmen have killed the Katsina State Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeder Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Surajo Leader and two others in Kusada Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred on Saturday night when the gunmen invaded Mai Rana community in Kusada LGA. Sources revealed that...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos- Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested a wanted drug kingpin and Lagos socialite, 61-year old Alhaja Aishat Elediye over illicit drug shipment. The Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja....
National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu and Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God have been recognised among the 100 Most Reputable Africans for 2025. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the list which was released on Sunday by Reputation...
By BARBARA KALU, Port-Harcourt – No fewer than 7 persons have been injured following the collapsed of three-story building that occurred in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. The state Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Mr Evans Bipi, confirmed this on Sunday in a statement by...
Saudi Arabia has released three Nigerians who were earlier arrested and prosecuted in the country. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday by the Acting-Spokesperson of the Ministry, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the release followed high-level diplomatic engagement between the Nigerian government and Saudi authorities. The three Nigerians namely: Hadiza...
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared three-day mourning and prayers in honour of the late Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Mr Temitayo Oluwatuyi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the SSG died on Saturday while receiving treatment in the hospital after a car accident. Aiyedatiwa...
The management of foremost African digital conglomerate, Zinox Technologies Limited, has demanded public apology from Mr. Femi Falana SAN, over alleged defamation and reputational injury inflicted on the company and its representatives by Falana and his client, Benjamin Joseph, the CEO of Citadel Oracle Concept Limited, an Ibadan-based computer...
The Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria has explained reasons for the upsurge in the price of onions and scarcity of the produce in the country. The National President of the Association, Mr Aliyu Isah, gave the reasons in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria...
At least 18 kidnap victims have been rescued from the hands of bandits in Katsina State after the state police command foiled kidnap attempt along the Funtua-Gusau highway in Zamfara State. The Command also succeeded in recovering an unspecified number of rustled animals after foiling cattle rustling attempt at...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mele Kyari to “account for and explain the whereabouts of the alleged missing N825bn and $2.5bn meant for ‘refinery rehabilitation’ and other...
Some residents of Enugu State have hailed President Bola Tinubu for visiting the state to inaugurate projects done by Gov. Peter Mbah on Saturday. They said the visit would deepen further collaboration and understanding between the Federal Government, Enugu State Government and the South-East in general. The News Agency...
The Tinubu Media Support Group (TMSG) has described the 2025 budget proposal of N47.9 trillion by President Bola Tinubu as a bold step towards rejigging the economy. The group said this in a statement signed by Mr Emeka Nwankpa n and Mr Dapo Okubanjo,its Chairman and Secretary, respectively, on...
Renowned Nigerian gospel singer and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has been invited to minister at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on January 20 in Washington, D.C. The Akwa ibom-born cleric disclosed this on his Instagram page, sharing a poster of the event . He wrote:...
The founder of the Ambrose Agho Empowerment and Welfare Initiative, Retired Major Ambrose Agho, has urged wealthy Nigerians to support the less privileged in society. Agho made this appeal in his new year message, emphasizing the need for donations to support the NGO’s philanthropic efforts. This is contained in...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – In a historic milestone, the Nigerian Army Women Command celebrated the promotion of Army Warrant Officer Hajara Egbunu on Friday, January 3, 2025. Commander of the Nigerian Army Women Command, Brigadier General Mathias Amatso, decorated Egbunu with her new rank badge during a ceremony...