The Federal Government of Nigeria has appealed for urgent de-escalation between Yemen’s Houthi movement and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following renewed tensions and reported attacks, warning that further hostilities could worsen insecurity in the Middle East and threaten civilian lives. Nigeria, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressed deep concern over the unfolding situation and urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, avoid retaliatory actions and embrace dialogue as the pathway towards resolving their differences. In a statement issued on Sunday, the ministry said Nigeria remained committed to the principles of peaceful dispute resolution, international law and the objectives…
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted illicit drugs valued at over N10 billion in a series of coordinated operations across Lagos and other parts of the country, arresting suspected drug kingpins and recovering military-grade ammunition concealed in kegs of palm oil. The seizures, announced in a statement on Sunday by the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, include cocaine, synthetic cannabis known as “Loud”, millions of opioid pills, and large consignments of cannabis destined for local and international markets. One of the major arrests involved 55-year-old businessman Onuigbo Chinedu, a clothing trader at Lagos Island’s Balogun Market, who was…
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has reaffirmed its commitment to unlocking the full value of Nigeria’s legacy telecommunications assets, describing the ongoing transformation of NTEL/NATCOM as one of its most promising asset recovery and investment success stories. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of AMCON, Mr. Gbenga Alade, disclosed this during an interactive session with senior media executives in Lagos at the weekend. He said that following the successful divestment of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC), the Corporation has commenced the process of divesting its interests in the telecommunications sector through a transparent and structured programme designed…
By Babafemi Ojudu History teaches a simple but enduring lesson: never retreat from a bully. The more ground you surrender, the bolder the bully becomes. Bullies mistake restraint for fear, compromise for weakness, and conciliation for surrender. When a bully advances, stand your ground. If necessary, push back with equal resolve. Courage, not capitulation, is what ultimately commands respect. The Second World War offers perhaps the most powerful example. British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain believed that conceding territory to Adolf Hitler would satisfy his ambitions and preserve peace. Instead, every concession emboldened Hitler. The annexation of Austria was followed by…
The Chairman of Imota Local Council Development Area, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to environmental cleanliness and public health by leading a comprehensive environmental sanitation exercise at the Primary Health Centre (PHC), Ebute-Ajebo Road, Imota, and the Igbokuta Bridge of the council area. The exercise, held on Saturday, 25 July, 2026, during the July edition of the monthly environmental sanitation programme, was in compliance with the directive of the Lagos State Government. It also formed part of the council’s ongoing environmental sustainability initiative under the “Hi-SEE” Transformation Agenda. The exercise witnessed the active participation of council…
A fifth-term lawmaker representing Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency of Osun State, Oluwole Oke has vowed to challenge the outcome of the upcoming election in court if he is defeated. Addressing supporters during a tense strategy meeting in Esa-Oke, the fifth-term legislator who represents the Oriade/Obokun Federal Constituency, claimed that powerful political forces have orchestrated a systemic campaign to terminate his two-decade dominance in local politics. Oke, who dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after he was denied an automatic return ticket, a move that fractured long-standing alliances in the constituency, accused some APC leaders of working against his ambition. A visibly…
Lagos as PBAT/KOH Consolidated Renewed Hope Group is Launched The city of Lagos was lit up on Saturday, 25 July, 2026, as the PBAT/KOH Consolidated Renewed Hope Group was launched, reports thegazellenews.com The launching ceremony took place at Honourable Gbolahan Yishawu’s constituency office at Awolowo Road in Ikoyi. It has in attendance the Women Leader for the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaja Eletu; the Chairman of Yaba Local Council Development Area, Honourable Bayo Adefuye; and Professor Oguntuase among other party leaders. The Director General of the group, Honourable Hakeem Adisa Bamgbola, stated that the group was…
Preparations have been concluded for the maiden edition of the First Daily National Dialogue on Security, with an impressive line-up of Nigeria’s foremost political leaders. Also, military commanders, security experts, legal practitioners and public affairs analysts have confirmed their participation in the landmark event scheduled for Tuesday, 28 July, 2026, at 10am at the Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja. The event is designed to provide a non-partisan national platform for frank, practical and solution-driven conversations on Nigeria’s security architecture, with the objective of generating actionable recommendations that will strengthen national security, promote peace and support sustainable development. Among those who have…
The troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have intensified efforts to rescue the abducted Chairman of Zamfara Local Government, Nura Abdullahi. Gunmen in the early hours of Saturday, 25 July, 2026 abducted the Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Nura Abdullahi, after attacking his residence. The attackers also killed four members of the Chairman’s security detail, comprising two policemen and two local vigilantes, according to an indigene of the town. The attack occurred after the bandits, said to be in large numbers, invaded the chairman’s residence and engaged his security guards in a gun battle. The Media Information…
Gunmen in the early hours of Saturday, 25 July, 2026 abducted the Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Nura Abdullahi, after attacking his residence. The attackers also killed four members of the Chairman’s security detail, comprising two policemen and two local vigilantes, according to an indigene of the town. The attack occurred after the bandits, said to be in large numbers, invaded the Chairman’s residence and engaged his security guards in a gun battle. An indigene, Abdullahi Na Allah Said, who spoke with the Punch 0nline, said the bandits entered Bungudu town and headed straight to the…