Thirty-five years after the establishment of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), the Federal Government on Tuesday, 18 February, 2025 commissioned the first barracks that will provide office and residential accommodation for officers, men and women of the anti-narcotics body with a charge to the personnel that the well-deserved investment in their welfare was a call to higher responsibility and unwavering dedication to duty. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony of the first NDLEA barracks in Yola, Adamawa state, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, said the facility, which includes modern administrative offices, detention…
Author: Abimbola Ogunaike
Legislators in Lagos State have commended the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) for achieving an unprecedented milestone in revenue generation, surpassing ₦1 trillion. This landmark accomplishment positions LIRS as the first sub-national revenue agency in Nigeria to attain such a feat, reflecting its professionalism, efficiency, and commitment to transparent tax administration. Former Chairman of the House Committee on Economic Planning and Budgeting, Hon. Lukman Sa’ad Olumoh, alongside Hon. Femi Saheed, former Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, lauded LIRS and its Executive Chairman, Mr. Ayodele Subair, for their exemplary leadership and dedication to enhancing the state’s revenue performance. In…
A recent experiment by Valor Reviews, a popular YouTube channel known for its technology and consumer electronics reviews, has sparked controversy over its comparison of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). The experiment claimed that Dangote’s locally refined fuel outperformed NNPC’s imported fuel. However, a leading fact-checking platform, PRNigeria, has scrutinised the experiment and revealed significant methodological flaws undermining its credibility. Valor Reviews experimented using two brand-new generators, each filled with allegedly equal quantities of Dangote and NNPC fuel, respectively. The presenter claimed that one fuel burned 13 minutes faster than…
A widely circulated video on social media has stirred controversy, showing Katsina State’s First Lady, Hajiya Fatima Dikko Radda, allegedly spraying U.S. dollars at an event. The footage, primarily shared on Instagram, has sparked criticism, with many questioning the insensitivity of such an act in a state grappling with terrorism, kidnapping, poverty, and a high number of out-of-school children. The video, which lasts one minute and nine seconds, was shared with a caption condemning the First Lady’s actions, labeling them as reckless and immoral. Given the dire socio-economic situation in Katsina, the accompanying text expressed outrage over the act. PRNigeria,…
The family of a National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operative has refuted media reports alleging that they criticized the agency following the tragic death of their loved one, Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics 1, Aliyu Imran.PRNigeria reports that Imran, who got married in December 2024, was brutally lynched by a mob in the Gadan-Gayan area of Igabi Local Government, Kaduna State, while on duty. The incident occurred after Imran and his colleagues pursued a suspected drug dealer. In an attempt to evade arrest, the suspect reversed his vehicle, causing an accident that claimed the lives of at least three people…
A former Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, has appealed to the Federal Government to stop the frequent changes in the leadership of the Commission to allow for continuity and growth in the Niger Delta region. Speaking during a two-day Board and Management Retreat in Lagos, Ndoma-Egba advised the government to ensure the completion of all Boards’ tenures, stating that continuity was key to project completion and the success of the intervention agency. He stated: “The law is clear, and I think it is in Section 3, which states that if you’re appointed for…
As part of efforts to strengthen economic ties between Africa and the Caribbean, Aquarian Consult Limited (ACL), in partnership with the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis, is set to host the Aquarian Consult Afri-Caribbean Investment Summit (AACIS ’25) from March 25–28, 2025, at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja. Themed: “Bridging Continents: Africa and the Caribbean—A Partnership for Prosperity,” the summit aims to foster cross-regional investment, unlock new economic opportunities, and facilitate high-level discussions on trade and development. In a statement made available to the media on Tuesday, the Summit Coordinator, Hyelsinta Linda Ojo, emphasized the significance of the event in…
The historic and architecturally stunning halls of San Francisco City Hall on Friday, February 14, 2025, buzzed with real excitement as Mayor Daniel Lurie extended a warm and gracious welcome to a prominent delegation from the Lagos State Government, marking a significant moment in international collaboration. This high-profile meeting united effective leaders who play key roles in the realms of tourism, arts and culture, each recognized for their substantial contributions to economic and cultural development within their environments. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture in Lagos State, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, was among the delegates. She is widely applauded for…
For the fourth consecutive time, a Lagos lawmaker, Hon. Adewale Temitope Adedeji, has empowered over 500 widows within the Ifako-Ijaiye area of the state. Adewale, who is the Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, also distributed 1,500 JAMB forms through his initiative which aims to reduce illiteracy level in his Ifako-Ijaiye constituency I. Noting his passion for poverty alleviation, the lawmaker said he was particularly drawn to the widows and widowers because of how society isolates them. “The set of Nigerians are mostly unhappy. They are isolated, deprived and only a few of them have enough to…
The Board, Management, and staff of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, join all Nigerians in mourning the glorious exit of the foremost nationalist and Niger Delta leader, Chief Edwin Clark. The late Pan Niger Delta Forum, PANDEF, leader was a rare gem for the people of the Niger Delta region, and his unrelenting advocacy for the region and Nigeria’s unity and development will remain evergreen in our memories. For us in the NDDC, Pa Clark was an outstanding leader not just for the South-South geopolitical zone and the Niger Delta but for Nigeria and the black race. We are consoled…