National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a businesswoman and several other suspects while intercepting illicit drug shipments concealed in creative ways, including butt pad underwear, phone chargers, and food items, at Lagos airport and across Nigeria. This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday via the...
By OLA MODUPE, Lagos-
Founder of PRNigeria, Yushau Shuaib, has filed a lawsuit against the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru, Plateau, contesting his removal from the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47. The suit, lodged at the Federal High Court under case number FHC/ABJ/CS/1329/2025, seeks ₦1 billion in damages...
All Progressive Congress (APC,) lawmaker from Plateau State representing Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency, Rep. Yusuf Gagdi, has strong opposition to the establishment of state police in Nigeria. Speaking during a Sunday visit to affected communities in Kanam Local Government Area, he argued that such a system would exacerbate rather than...
Federal Government of Nigeria has revoked 1,263 mineral licences due to non-payment of annual service fees, as approved by Dr. Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development. The decision, announced on Sunday in Abuja by the minister’s Special Assistant on Media, Segun Tomori, aims to sanitize Nigeria’s mining sector...
Nigeria Police Force has arrested six suspects linked to a violent assault on its tactical teams by suspected armed bandits and local militia in Benue State. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, Force Public Relations Officer CSP Benjamin Hundeyin announced the arrests, which occurred during an ongoing...
Ibaji people of Kogi State have raised serious concerns about the Kogi Oil Producing Area Development Commission (KOSOPADC) Law, amended in July 2025, claiming it undermines their rights as the state’s only oil-producing community. At a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, Apeh Abuchi, President of Ibaji Youths, criticized...
Arewa Cohesion For Peace, Unity and Development Initiative (ACI) issued a powerful call to action, urging leaders across Northern Nigeria to rise to the challenge of insecurity, injustice, and underdevelopment that continue to ravage the region. It was made known in kaduna as the world marks the International Day...
Executive Secretary of Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC), Dr Aisha Garba has expressed deep shock over the news of the unfortunate fire incident that occurred at LGEA Primary School, Ater, in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, which affected some of “our dear pupils”. Seven pupils were reportedly...
Management of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF), has told pensioners of the Fund that verification of pensioners was the reason why the increases in pension had not been implemented. Managing Director of the Fund, Barrister Oluwaseun Faleye, revealed this when the management team hosted the Pensioners Executive...
Former Member of the House of Representatives for Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency, Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos, has demanded justice for victims of the July 15, 2025, attack on Bindi in Tahos Village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. He warned that continued impunity for perpetrators would only...
Jose Mourinho kicked off his second chapter at Benfica with a dominant 3-0 dismantling of AVS on Saturday, igniting hopes of a trophy-laden revival for the Portuguese giants. Ukrainian midfielder, Heorhiy Sudakov broke the deadlock with a clinical strike just before halftime, setting the tone for Benfica’s command. Greek...
England’s Harry Kane notched his second hat-trick of the Bundesliga season, propelling Bayern Munich to a commanding 4-1 victory over Hoffenheim on Saturday. In a separate milestone, Hamburg celebrated their first top-division win in over seven years. Fresh off earning man-of-the-match honors with a brace in Bayern’s midweek 3-1...
No continued his blistering form with a clinical finish from distance, powering Real Madrid to a convincing 2-0 victory over Espanyol at the Santiago Bernabéu and solidifying their perch atop La Liga. Under new manager Xabi Alonso, Los Blancos have stormed through their first five league matches unbeaten, with...
Liverpool preserved their flawless Premier League record and tightened their grip on the Merseyside rivalry, edging out Everton 2-1 to forge a commanding six-point advantage at the summit. Ryan Gravenberch and Hugo Ekitike struck early for the title holders, capping a commanding opening period that secured a fifth straight...
On the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) holding in New York, United States of America, between Monday, September 22 and Sunday 28, 2025. Senator Shettima who is scheduled to...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marked his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s 65th birthday on Sunday with a deeply personal tribute, celebrating her as the “quiet strength and enduring grace” that has anchored his life and leadership. In a heartfelt letter released from the Presidential Villa, Tinubu portrayed the First Lady...
In a brazen act of violence, unidentified gunmen ambushed and fatally shot Rev. Fr. Matthew Eya, the dedicated parish priest of St. Charles Catholic Church in Eha-Ndiagu, Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State. The attack unfolded late Friday evening as Fr. Eya made his way back to the parish...
In the current class of state governors, Alex Otti of Abia stands conspicuous over most of his contemporaries. He is showcasing good governance and enlighened politics. This remarkable progress has got him into “good trouble”. He has become a favourite of both good media and toxic voices from our...
Manchester United delivered a thrilling 2-1 victory over Chelsea at a stormy Old Trafford, providing much-needed relief for manager Ruben Amorim amid mounting sack speculation—despite both sides ending the match with 10 players. Desperately battling to steady a dismal campaign, Amorim got an early lifeline when Chelsea’s Robert Sanchez...
Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has carried out local government congresses on Saturday across all 18 areas, selecting fresh executive committees and national delegates for the organization. The party’s State Caretaker Chairman, Dr. Tony Aziegbemi, oversaw the proceedings in Benin City—the state capital—together with a...