The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced that it has successfully secured 9,034 convictions over the last three years. The Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Buba Marwa, revealed this information during a Business luncheon at the Island Club in Lagos. Additionally, the NDLEA has arrested 52,901 traffickers and 52 drug barons during…
The ongoing warning strike by the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria (MDCAN) has had a significant impact on academic activities at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) College of Health Sciences. As a result of the strike, there are concerns that it may jeopardize the final-year medical students’ examinations and potentially impact the institution’s…
A special squad of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) was engaged in a confrontation with bandits in Kaduna State, resulting in the neutralization of 59 assailants. The incident occurred after the squad had patrolled the national grid installation in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The convoy of the squad, which…
The Ebonyi State House of Assembly has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to all illegal motor park operators in Abakaliki to cease operations or face legal consequences. The directive was conveyed in a statement released by the Assembly’s Public Relations Officer, Sylvester Egede, following a meeting between the Ebonyi State House of Assembly Committee on Works…
The Judges of the Federal High Court of Nigeria will commence their Christmas Vacation on December 16, 2024, as announced in a circular signed by the Chief Judge of the Court, Hon. Justice John Terhemba Tsoho. They are scheduled to resume work on January 6, 2025, with normal court proceedings beginning on January 7, 2025,…
The Deputy Governor of Kebbi State, Umar Tafida, has refuted claims that villages in the state are under the control of bandits. He dismissed such reports as mere imagination from news sources and stressed that the state government has bolstered security measures in communities to thwart any security threats. Speaking to journalists in Birnin Kebbi,…
In October 2024, a total of 971 Nigerians were abducted across the country, according to the ‘October 2024 Nigeria Security Report’ by Beacon Security and Intelligence Limited (BSIL). This disturbing revelation comes at a time when a new terror group called ‘Lakurawa’ has emerged in the northwestern part of the country. The report indicates a…
The court of Appel , Makurdi Division, has heard the appeal brought by Hon. Moses Agaba challenging the decision of the High Court to set aside the interim order restraining Comrade Austin Agada as the Benue State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Hon. Agaba’s Counsel argued that the Chief Judge of the lower court…
The transgender daughter of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Vivian Wilson, and her decision to leave the United States after the election victory of Donald Trump. Vivian, who is 20 years old, expressed her discomfort with Trump’s return to office and shared her plans to relocate out of the country through a post on Threads. In her…
In a recent case at a Jos Magistrates’ Court, a 19-year-old trader has been sentenced to nine months imprisonment for robbing an elderly woman in her home. The suspect pleaded guilty to the charge, leading to a summary trial and conviction by Magistrate Shawomi Bokkos. During the sentencing, Magistrate Bokkos ruled that the convicted trader…
Nollywood actor and film producer Kunle Afolayan is currently mourning the loss of his mother, Omoladun Afolayan, who passed away at the age of 81. Kunle Afolayan confirmed the sad news through a post on his Instagram page, where he expressed his grief and gratitude for the life his mother lived. He wrote about her…
The Defence Headquarters has reported that troops of Operation Delta Safe have successfully deactivated 98 illegal refining sites across the Niger Delta region within the past week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, disclosed this information in a statement released in Abuja. Additionally, the troops discovered and dismantled 49 crude oil cooking…
Members of the Kogi State House of Assembly have expressed concern over the increasing use of hard drugs among youths in the state. The issue was raised through a motion of urgent public importance brought by the representative of Lokoja I, Bin Ebaiya Shehu Tijani, who called for the establishment of a rehabilitation center to…
Nigerian government prepares Kiri Dam for power generation The Federal Government of Nigeria has brought 76 detained #EndBadGovernance protesters before the Federal High Court in Abuja. The protesters, who are predominantly minors, were presented before Justice Obiora Egwuatu and are facing a 10-count charge related to alleged treason and conspiracy to carry out a felony…
In a recent revelation, football icon Cristiano Ronaldo shared his favorite Nigerian singer between Davido and Wizkid. Ronaldo’s preference was for Davido, as he expressed during a content creation session on his YouTube channel. This announcement followed a viral video where Ronaldo was seen enjoying Asake’s hit track “Active” featuring Travis Scott. The observation further…
The Imo State Police Command has reported successfully repelling an attack believed to have been carried out by members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), associated with the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), resulting in the death of one suspect. The command’s spokesman, Henry Okoye, provided details to the press, showcasing the deceased suspect’s body…
Actress Jumoke George recently shared the reason for her 14-year absence from the Nollywood film industry during an interview on Oyinmomo TV. She attributed her prolonged break to the challenges she faced, including her dark complexion and her refusal to engage in sexual activities in exchange for roles. According to George, her dark skin color…
The Nigerian Federal Government is making preparations to utilize the Kiri Dam in Adamawa State for electricity generation. The dam, located in Shelleng, currently serves as a water reservoir for irrigation purposes at the Dangote Sugar Refinery in Numan. However, the government is now taking steps to retrofit the dam to enable it to generate…
The Joint Health Sectors Union (JOHESU) in collaboration with the Assembly of Healthcare Professional Associations (AHPA) has declared a seven-day nationwide warning strike starting from midnight of Friday, October 25, 2024. The National President of JOHESU, Kabiru Minjibir, announced this decision following an expanded National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja where the unions discussed the…
Twenty-eight civil society organizations in the Niger Delta region are demanding clarification regarding reports that suggest the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu, has been cleared by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The groups are concerned that such a clearance could potentially tarnish the reputation of President Bola Tinubu’s…
Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo has been sentenced to 20 years and six months in prison for accepting $35 million in bribes from the Brazilian construction company, Odebrecht. The bribes were in exchange for allowing Odebrecht to secure a contract to build a road connecting Peru to western Brazil. Toledo, who served as president of…
In a tragic incident in the Apapa area of Lagos, a collision between a Dangote truck and a commercial motorcycle resulted in the death of the motorcyclist and left a female passenger injured. The driver of the truck reportedly fled the scene after the accident. According to the General Manager of Lagos State Traffic Management…
Popular crossdresser Bobrisky, whose real name is Okuneye Idris, has reportedly fallen ill while in police custody at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos. After spending the night in a police cell, Bobrisky was rushed to the Falomo Police Hospital for medical attention due to complaints of breast pain. According to…
Popular Nollywood actress Halima Abubakar has issued a public apology to Apostle Johnson Suleman of the Omega Fire Ministries, acknowledging her wrongdoing and seeking forgiveness for defaming him on social media. The apology from Abubakar comes after a series of events in 2022 that led to a dispute between the actress and the clergyman. The…
The Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, expressed concern over the prevalence of cultism and cybercrimes universities within the state. The Governor’s sentiments were shared by his Special Adviser on Security Matters, Brigadier Ebenezer Ogundana, during a stakeholders’ meeting organized by the Nigeria Police Strategic Forum. The gathering was geared towards training the Schools Protection Squad…
The Police have reported that a total of 10,852 individuals have been arrested and detained nationwide for various crimes over the past three months. The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, disclosed this information during a meeting with officers holding the ranks of Commissioner and above. He listed the crimes for which the arrests were made…
Tragedy has struck again in Plateau State, Nigeria, as gunmen launched a fresh attack on rural communities in Bokkos Local Government Area, leaving at least five people dead . This devastating incident occurred on October 14, despite prior warnings and a security meeting with police and military authorities just a day before. The attack targeted…
