NDLEA arrests 533 suspects, seizes N1.6bn drugs in Oyo
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Oyo State Command, says it arrested 533 suspects for drug-related offences and seized drugs valued at N1.6 billion across the state. The NDLEA…
Will the real Al-Minuki, please, stand up! – by Pius Mordi
On December 30, 2016, then Major General Lucky Irabor, who was the theatre commander of ‘Operation Lafiya Dole,’ alongside then Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, handed over…
FG begins payment of overseas scholarship allowances
The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, says the Federal Government has commenced payment of outstanding 2025 allowances to beneficiaries of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) scholarship programme. Alausa disclosed…
Tankers exit Strait of Hormuz with 6 million barrels of crude oil
Three supertankers were crossing the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday carrying oil bound for Asian markets, after waiting in the Gulf for more than two months with 6 million barrels…
We are not a united nation; my primary goal is to unite Nigeria – Obi
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed that uniting the country will be his foremost priority if he is elected President. He believes that…
FAAN assures travellers of enhanced Ebola preparedness at airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured air travellers of preventive measures at international airports following concerns of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in parts of Central Africa. The…
NDLEA arrests Nigeria-Mexico drug syndicate, seizes N480bn meth in Ogun
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a highly sophisticated, multi-million-dollar Nigerian- Mexican methamphetamine production syndicate, and arrested 10 suspects with N480 billion worth of meth recovered. According…
FBI extradites Nigerian to U.S. over alleged internet romance fraud
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has secured the arrest and extradition of a Nigerian, Samuel Ugberaese, to the U.S. on charges relating to international cyber romance scams….
Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment to Non-Formal Education and Skills Development at Global Forum
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated its dedication to strengthening non-formal education as a vital strategy for job creation, youth empowerment, and economic inclusion. The Minister of Education, Dr….
UN Pledges Support to Secure Nigerian Schools Amid Fresh Terror Surge
The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the recurring and coordinated terrorist attacks on educational institutions in Nigeria, warning of their devastating impact on local communities. UN Spokesperson Stéphane…