National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Adamawa State has dismantled a seven-hectare cannabis plantation and apprehended 58 individuals in a sweeping operation carried out throughout September. At a press briefing in Yola on Friday, the state Commander of Narcotics, Mr. Aliyu Abubakar, confirmed the arrests, which included 56...
Tom Chiahemen
As the English Premier League (EPL) rolls into Matchweek 7, all eyes turn to Stamford Bridge where Chelsea will host Liverpool in what promises to be a thrilling Saturday evening showdown. Football fans across Nigeria can catch all the weekend action live on SuperSport Premier League channels. The weekend...
National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has set December 31, 2025, as the final date for intending pilgrims to complete payment for the 2026 Hajj. Speaking during a pressl conference in Kano on Friday, the Commission’s Chairman, Professor Abdullahi Usman, said the deadline was carefully chosen to facilitate effective...
First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, on Friday, officially commissioned a newly built 100-bed Mother and Child Hospital in Gombe State — a healthcare project designed to improve maternal and child survival across the North-East region. The state-of-the-art facility, named in her honour, was described by Mrs. Tinubu as “more...
In a decisive move to stem the tide of insecurity in Kogi State, the Chairmen of Mopamuro and Ijumu Local Government Areas have issued executive orders banning the sale of petrol in jerrycans, citing its potential use by criminal elements. Announcing the directive on Friday in Mopa, Mopamuro LGA...
Executive Director of the Centre for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD), David Anyaele, has shared how President Bola Ahmed Tinubu came to his aid after Sierra Leonean rebels brutally amputated his hands in 1999. Anyaele, a well-known disability rights advocate, made the revelation on Friday evening during Nkata Umuibe, a...
President Bola Tinubu has called on political leaders in the South-East to adopt the inclusive and visionary leadership style of the late Dr. Michael Okpara, former Premier of the defunct Eastern Region. The president made the call on Friday during the inauguration of the newly renovated Michael Okpara Auditorium...
Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has reaffirmed the vital role of the judiciary as the ultimate refuge for the common man, urging judicial officers to uphold integrity and fairness in the discharge of their duties. Speaking on Friday during a thanksgiving and valedictory court session marking the beginning of...
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Friday commissioned the newly completed Transit Way (N2) road, a major route connecting Wuse Zone 3 to Abuja’s Central Area — and pledged a fresh wave of education and health infrastructure across the capital. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Wike highlighted...
On the 23rd of September, 2025, members of the Governing Council of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) led by the President, Chairman of Council, Dr. Ike Neliaku, fnipr, converged from across the country to have a first-hand assessment of what the Kano State Government under the leadership...
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming the state into a vibrant economic and investment hub. The governor made this known on Thursday during an interactive session with members of the Bauchi business community at the Government House. The engagement forms part of the...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the immediate construction of a new hospital, water facilities, and other essential infrastructure for the people of Kirawa. Zulum announced the approval on Friday during an assessment visit to the community which was recently affected by violent extremists attack. The...
A 43-year-old man has been ordered to remain in custody by an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court following allegations that he sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl with a physical disability in the Ikotun area of Lagos. Presiding Magistrate L.A. Owolabi directed that the accused, identified as Ifeanyi Paul, be held...
Three U.S.-based human rights and self-determination advocacy organizations have faulted President Bola Tinubu for likening the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to the Boko Haram insurgent group in his Independence Day address. In a joint statement issued Thursday, the groups, Advocates for Victims of Injustice and Discrimination (AVID), Rising...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has launched the Kaduna State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (KADSEMSAS), describing it as a landmark initiative in his administration’s drive to save lives and expand access to quality healthcare. Speaking at the official flag-off on Thursday, the governor said the program goes...
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sealed two Chinese-owned supermarkets in Abuja for allegedly selling unregistered and potentially unsafe products. The enforcement action took place on Thursday at two locations in the Jabi area of the Federal Capital Territory — one on No. 40...
Despite swirling rumors of internal strife, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has assured the public that preparations for its November 15 national convention in Ibadan remain on course. Addressing journalists in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, firmly dismissed any suggestion that the event could be derailed....
In the early hours of Friday, tragedy struck again on Nigeria’s highways as a petrol-laden tanker exploded along the Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway, leaving an unconfirmed number of people feared dead and several vehicles destroyed in its wake. The incident, which occurred around 1:00 a.m. near the Abeokuta–Kobape–Siun–Sagamu Interchange, involved a...
In a major development for infrastructure in Nigeria’s South-South region, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the inclusion of a 100-kilometre stretch of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway to pass through Edo State — a region previously omitted from the original design. The announcement was made by the Minister of...
Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has called on National Assembly for a timely of amendment to Electoral Act and the constitution. The Chairman of the Commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu made the call on Tuesday while hosting the European Union Election Observation Follow-up Mission in Abuja.The visit helped both sides...