A 63-year-old Chinese grandma Ting Hung Kiong has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following her attempt to smuggle large consignment of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis into Nigeria. The NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement issued on...
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Sunday, emerged the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) with a total of 10,999,162 votes after the nationwide collation of results, promising to consolidate economic reforms, secure progress, and strengthen the foundation of a modern Nigeria in the second term. He spoke...
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Mr. Taiwo Oyedele, the Minister of Finance and Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy to “immediately disclose the identities of all local contractors, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and other entities that benefited from the payments under the National Public Security Communication System...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Sunday receive the certificate and flag of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as its presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja. Conan said the Presidential Primary Elections Committee will present...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday described the conduct of the 2026 All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries nationwide as a strong demonstration of internal democracy within the ruling party. President Tinubu stated this after he participated in the APC Presidential Primaries at Ikoyi-Obalende Ward L2 in Lagos, noting that...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has revealed details of high-level engagements with South African ministers and political leaders aimed at addressing growing concerns surrounding immigration, regional cooperation, and the treatment of African foreigners in South Africa. Obi disclosed this in a statement shared on Saturday after meeting...
Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Borno State on Saturday turned out in large numbers to overwhelmingly endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the party’s presidential primary election conducted across the 312 wards of the state. From the Maiduguri metropolis to remote hinterland communities, enthusiastic party supporters...
World Health Organisation (WHO) has raised the Ebola risk level in the Democratic Republic of Congo from high to very high following a sharp rise in suspected infections and deaths linked to the outbreak. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus described the situation as “deeply worrisome,” revealing that nearly 750...
African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Friday accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) of intimidation after senior leaders of the party were denied access to former Kaduna State governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. The opposition party also expressed concern over...
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, on Friday, May 22, 2026 adjourned till June 23, 2026 the alleged N8.7billion money laundering trial involving former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, his wife, Hajia Bashir Asabe and son, Abubakar Abdulaziz...
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed has strongly condemned the violent attack carried out against personnel of the Corps by an armed motorist who was later identified as a Department of State Services (DSS) operative, during a routine traffic enforcement operation at the RS7.118 Idu...
World Health Organization has raised the Ebola risk level in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from high to “very high” following a rapid increase in suspected infections and deaths across the country. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus disclosed on Friday that the outbreak had worsened significantly, with nearly...
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the guidelines for the conduct of the party’s 2026 Presidential Primaries, as well as the composition of the Presidential Primary Election and Appeal Committees, including the appointment of State Coordinators and Collation Officers. National Publicity Secretary of APC, Felix Morka disclosed this...
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the staff for the remarkable achievement in busting a Nigerian-Mexican drug syndicate and dismantling a highly sophisticated multi-million-dollar illegal drug production network in the country. Chairman of the agency, Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd), on...
Nigeria Police Force has reacted to a viral video showing a police officer, identified as ASP Newton Isokpehi, allegedly threatening to shoot members of the public for recording him while on duty. In a statement issued on Thursday by the Force spokesman, DCP Anthony Placid, the Force described the...
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has donated N10 million towards the reconstruction of Practising Primary School, Agulu, in Anambra State, following the destruction of part of the historic institution by fire last year. Obi disclosed this o Thursday in a post shared on his X handle after...
In response to a recent surge of online protests urging the World Bank to stop issuing loans to Nigeria, the Presidency has addressed the concerns raised by Nigerians flooding the international lender’s social media platforms. The online campaign, marked by widespread appeals from citizens frustrated with government borrowing, called...
The Presidency has dismissed reports alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is planning constitutional amendments to rename Nigeria as the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia Law in Northern Nigeria. In a statement issued on Thursday, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga described the claims as false, misleading, and politically...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has emerged as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general election after securing 459,393 affirmation votes at the party’s primary election held on Thursday in Kaduna. Sani, who contested unopposed, received overwhelming endorsement from delegates and stakeholders across...
The pain hanging over Yawota, Alawusa and Ahoro-Esinele villages in Ogbomosho, Oyo State, is difficult to describe. Days after terrorists invaded the community and abducted over 45 school children, teachers and residents, families are still trapped in fear, grief and uncertainty. Among them is a man whose wife, Akanbi...