A 74-year-old man has been arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja after operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) uncovered 11 kilogrammes of cocaine hidden in his luggage, in what authorities described as part of a widening crackdown on drug trafficking networks operating across Nigeria. A statement on Sunday by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi, stated that the suspect, identified as Ikwuakalom Emeka, was intercepted at the departure hall of the airport on Saturday while attempting to board a British Airways flight BA082 to London’s Heathrow Airport. He said the NDLEA officers…
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The High Commission of India in Nigeria has honoured Nigerian winners of an essay competition organised under its newly introduced “Youth Junction” initiative, a programme designed to deepen youth engagement and strengthen people-to-people relations between India and Nigeria. The prize distribution ceremony which took place at the High Commission in Abuja, drew participation from Nigerian and Indian youths who gathered to celebrate academic excellence, creativity and the growing partnership between the two nations. Speaking at the event, India’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Abhishek Singh, said the Youth Junction initiative was created to provide a dynamic platform for young people in…
By Lanre Adewole Long before his disastrous Al Jazeera outing, presidential spokesman, Daniel Bwala had convinced himself some of his Villa colleagues have always had it in for him since he was invited to ‘come and chop’ in the Tinubu administration after ceaselessly attacking it as opposition spokesperson. Some lunch can lurch and awoof (freebies), they say, dey run belle. Bwala was so certain he has always had a target on his back that he confided in a couple of sympathetic ears around the power corridors that not only was he being undermined by colleagues in the collegiate media arrangement…
Popular Agege politician and Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sola Osolana, has urged Lagosians and Nigerians in general to support the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for him to consolidate on his achievements in moving the country forward. Osolana spoke recently during a Ramadan/Lent lecture and distribution of items to resisents of Agege Federal Constituency. The programme was organised by the Sola Osolana Foundation and more than 500 families benefitted from the food palliatives programme. Each family went home with a food pack comprising: rice, beans, yam, noodles and other staple food items. According to Osolana, this…
By Olumide Bajulaiye At a time when Nigeria continues to confront terrorism, kidnapping, and organized crime, calls for the disbandment of the Department of State Services (DSS) are not only misplaced but dangerously dismissive of the agency’s recent achievements. Under the leadership of Oluwatosin Ajayi, the DSS has demonstrated renewed operational focus and intelligence capability in confronting some of the country’s most pressing security threats. Rather than dismantling the agency, the conversation should focus on strengthening and supporting the institution that quietly works behind the scenes to protect Nigerians. Across the North-East, North-West, and the Middle Belt, the DSS has…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has approved the recruitment and absorption of 1,037 health professionals and support staff to strengthen primary healthcare delivery across Borno State. The decision forms part of the state government’s broader effort to expand access to quality healthcare services at the grassroots and reinforce frontline medical services in communities across the state. The Executive Secretary of the Borno State Primary Health Care Development Board, Professor Mohammed Arab Alhaji, disclosed the development, noting that the governor approved the employment and absorption of 985 health professionals and 52 supportive staff into Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) statewide. He…
Cuban President, Miguel Díaz-Canel has reaffirmed his country’s willingness to engage in dialogue with the United States in an effort to address long-standing disputes, while stressing that any engagement must be anchored on equality, mutual respect and full recognition of national sovereignty. Speaking during a high-level meeting with members of the Political Bureau, the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, and the Executive Committee of the Council of Ministers on Friday in Havana, the Cuban leader revealed that officials from both countries have recently held discussions aimed at easing tensions and identifying practical solutions to…
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the passing of former Green Eagles midfielder and youngest member of the 1980 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) squad, Henry Nwosu, as a great loss to the country. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, mourned the passing of Nwosu, who died at age 62. The Governor also extended his heartfelt condolences to the Nwosu family, the Imo State Government and the Nigerian Football Federation on the passing of the former midfielder. He said: “The death of Henry…
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo) has completed the turnaround maintenance on the Bonga Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, leading to resumption of production at Nigeria’s premier deepwater field on March 6, 2026. The project was delivered 11 days ahead of schedule and without any safety incident, reinforcing SNEPCo’s longstanding commitment to operational excellence and asset integrity. “Completing the turnaround safely and ahead of schedule is a testament to the dedication and professionalism of our Nigerian workforce and the helpful support of our partners,” SNEPCo Managing Director Ronald Adams said. “The achievement not only secures the long‑term integrity of…
Chief Anthony Woherem has been remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre following his arraignment over alleged forgery and money laundering before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Woherem was arraigned on March 11, 2026, before Justice Binta Nyako of Court 3 in a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CR/681/2025. The court granted the defendant bail in the sum of N150 million with two sureties of N50 million each, while the defendant is to provide N50 million himself. Justice Nyako ruled that the sureties must possess verifiable property within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The court also ordered Woherem to deposit all his…