The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration have renewed their commitment to deepen operational collaboration aimed at dismantling international drug cartels and cutting off funding sources for terrorism and other organised crimes. The renewed partnership was reaffirmed during a bilateral strategic counter-narcotics workshop held at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, 31 March, 2026. Speaking at the opening session, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Mohamed Buba Marwa, described the workshop as both strategic and timely, noting that it brings together law enforcement leadership from Nigeria and the United States to address…
Author: Adetutu Audu
About 100 secondary school students in Abuja have been sensitised on the dangers of human trafficking, violence and irregular migration during the Safe Futures Awareness Day organised to commemorate the 2026 celebration of International Women’s Day. The one-day school outreach programme was organised by the International Centre for Migration Policy Development in partnership with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons as part of efforts to educate young Nigerians on personal safety and safe migration practices. The event, which brought together students, government officials and development partners, was designed to be interactive, accessible and informative, creating a…
By Segun Adewale in Bauchi Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has indicated a possible defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) following the lingering internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP). The Governor disclosed this when he received a delegation from the ADC, led by former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Engr. Babachir David Lawal, at the Presidential Lodge,Government House, Bauchi, on Tuesday, 31 March, 2026. Governor Bala Mohammed who cited the ADC’s potential to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027, lamemted that despite exhausting all avenues for reconciliation within the PDP…
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) strongly condemns the disgraceful and toxic outburst by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in what it shamefully attempted to pass off as a birthday message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. At a time when basic human decency demands restraint and goodwill, the ADC chose the low road of bitterness and petty political hostility. This conduct is not only irresponsible; it is a stark admission of an opposition in deep crisis-rudderless, frustrated, and clearly overwhelmed by its own irrelevance. For context, Nigerians need only recall the dignified and empathetic disposition shown…
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has donated broadcast equipment to the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, to boost its capacity to communicate and enhance youth development in the country. Speaking during the presentation of the communication equipment at the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Abuja, the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, said the intervention would galvanise the NYSC’s initiative in providing a strategic platform for national integration. Ogbuku, who was represented by the Director, NDDC Liaison Office, Abuja, Mrs Mary Nwaeke, said that the NYSC plays a strategic role in bringing young people together. According to the NDDC…
On Saturday, March 28 2026, Zenith Bank held the climax of its month-long activities to commemorate March as women’s month. The event which held at The Civic Centre, was the second of such activity at the Centre, having held the International Women Day Seminar on the 9th of March, 2026. The event was to honour and give awards to exceptional women who have shown resilience in their communities with heir vocation impacting lives sustainably. Speakers after speakers eulogized Zenith Bank for its people-centred activities and appreciated the Ford Foundation for identifying the Bank as a worthy partner in its push…
The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has extended the deadline for filing of Individual annual tax returns by two weeks, from April 1 to April 14, 2026. In a statement issued on Monday, 30 March, 2026, the Executive Chairman of LIRS, Dr. Ayodele Subair, explained that the statutory deadline for filing of individual annual tax returns is March 31 every year. He noted that the extension is intended to provide individuals with additional time to complete and submit accurate tax returns. Dr. Subair stated that individuals must give priority to the timely filing of their annual income tax returns,…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has dissolved the State Executive Council, a move widely seen as clearing the path for cabinet members interested in contesting elective offices in the next general elections. The dissolution, which takes immediate effect, was announced in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijani. According to the statement, all commissioners have been directed to hand over the administration of their ministries to Permanent Secretaries on or before Friday, April three, two thousand and twenty-six. Government sources indicated that the decision was taken to create an enabling environment for members of…
The rumoured interest of Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar in becoming the governor of Bauchi State in 2027 may have been confirmed with his resignation on Monday, 30 March, 2026 to prepared ground for actualization of his political ambition. The resignation was ahead of the deadline set for political appointees seeking elective positions in the forthcoming general elections. In a resignation letter submitted to the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Tuggar expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the opportunity to serve the country and contribute to the implementation of the…
A Ugandan court in Rukungiri District, has reportedly sentenced a woman, Fortunate Kyarikunda to six months in civil prison for failing to repay tuition costs after breaking a marriage agreement. According to the report, Richard Tumwiine, a teacher, had funded Kyarikunda’s legal studies, amounting to roughly USh 14 million, including interest/damages, with the understanding that they would marry. However, upon graduating and getting a job, Kyarikunda declined to proceed with the marriage. The court then ruled that she had breached a valid agreement and ordered her to refund the money. But because she failed to pay the court-ordered compensation, she…