NDLEA destroys 73,463kg illicit drugs worth N2.8bn in Edo
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Thursday destroyed 73,463.21kg of assorted illicit drugs seized across Edo, with the street worth of N2.8 billion. In his address at the…
Navy hands over suspected militant collaborator to DSS
The Nigerian Navy said it has handed over another suspected militant collaborator to the Department of State Services (DSS), Cross River command. The Director of Naval Information, Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho…
Ground handling companies suspend services to Max Air over debts
The Aviation Ground Handlers Association of Nigeria (AGHAN) has suspended ground handling services to Max Air over debts. The Chairman of AGHAN, Mr. Olaniyi Adigun, disclosed the suspension in a…
Nigeria’s Oil Production Hits 11-Month High, Surpasses OPEC Quota in May
…Oil Production Hits 1.53m bpd Nigeria’s crude oil production has surged to an 11-month high in May, 2026, with the country exceeding its Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)…
Army nabs fake ‘Major-General’ in Kaduna
The Nigerian Army says troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have apprehended a civilian suspected of impersonating a retired Major-General in Kaduna State. This is contained in a special operational report…
Katsina Police rescues 17 kidnap victims, arrests 225 suspects
The Katsina State Police Command says it has rescued 17 kidnap victims and arrested 225 suspects for various offences in May. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu,…
Missing N210trn: Senate Defends NNPCL Against Oshiomhole’s Outburst, Cites Economic Implications
The Senate has dissociated itself from remarks attributed to Sen. Adams Oshiomhole (APC-Edo), describing Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) as “a bunch of criminals and thieves”. The upper chamber…
LAWMA Evacuates 418,500 Tonnes of Waste in May, Clears 173 Blackspots
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) evacuated 418,500 tonnes in May, according to its latest operational performance report. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this…
South Africans are wicked, they killed my husband; returnee Nigerian, others recount ordeal
The first batch of Nigerians repatriated from South Africa following bloody xenophobic attacks landed in Lagos on Thursday, with some recounting tales of horror. A good 262 of them ferried…
UEFA picks Somali referee Artan to officiate UEFA Super Cup
In a move that slights the United States and following discussions with the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), UEFA on Thursday appointed Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate the…