Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of cocaine and various opioids concealed inside cartons meant for shipment to the United Kingdom and Australia. The agency disclosed that the seizures were made on Friday, May 15, during the inspection of export parcels at a courier company in Lagos. NDLEA, NCS Strengthen Partnership to Combat Organised Crime According to the NDLEA, 170 grams of cocaine wrapped in cellophane parcels were hidden within the walls of a carton containing clothes destined for Australia. Another shipment heading to the United Kingdom was found to contain 200 ampoules of…
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Jiga-jigan siyasar jihar Rivers masu biyayya ga Ministan Abuja, Nyesom Wike, sun mamaye tikitin takarar kujerun majalisar wakilai ta jam’iyyar APC a zaben fidda gwani da aka gudanar a jihar. Daga cikin wadanda suka samu tikitin akwai Kakakin Majalisar Dokokin Rivers, Martin Amaewhule, da dan majalisar wakilai, Dum Dekor. Rahoton ya nuna cewa magoya bayan Gwamna Siminalayi Fubara ba su samu gagarumar nasara ba duk da sauyawar gwamnan daga PDP zuwa APC. Just in :Tinubu Lifts Rivers State of Emergency After Six Months Jam’iyyar APC ta ce an gudanar da zaben cikin lumana a dukkan mazabu 13 na tarayya ba…
The wife of the Governor of Jigawa State, Hajiya Amina Umar Namadi, has sponsored a mass wedding for 300 less-privileged orphans drawn from the 27 local government areas of the state. The initiative is aimed at supporting vulnerable families and giving orphaned youths a fresh start in life through a structured social welfare programme. 2,000 Couples to Wed Under Kano Hisbah’s Mass Marriage Scheme The colourful ceremony, held in Dutse, brought together 150 brides and 150 grooms in what observers describe as one of the largest state-backed mass weddings in recent years. According to organisers, the event reflects the growing…
The Kano State Censorship Board has suspended two Kannywood actors, Amina Uba Hassan and Adam Garba, from all filming activities within the state for one year over the release of a video described as immoral. The Board said the action followed the circulation of a video allegedly involving the two entertainers, which it said generated tension and public concern across communities in Kano State. This was contained in a statement issued by the Board’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, on behalf of the Executive Secretary, Abba El-Mustapha. EFCC Arrests Kannywood Actress Samha Inuwa Over Alleged Naira Mutilation According to the statement,…
Across communities in Nigeria, birth registration remains a critical gateway to identity, citizenship, and access to essential services. Yet, for many children, especially in rural and hard-to-reach areas, this fundamental right is still out of reach. Limited access to registration centres, weak infrastructure, and reliance on manual processes continue to hinder effective documentation, leaving significant gaps in coverage. Low Awareness, Platform Charges slow E-birth Registration drive Traditionally, birth registration in Nigeria relied on paper-based systems coordinated by the National Population Commission (NPC) through registration centres located mostly at Local Government Areas (LGAs). The process was often slow, fragmented, and vulnerable…
Yusuf Muhammadu Buhari has emerged as one of the fifteen flag bearers of the All Progressives Congress in Katsina State followingi the just-concluded primary elections for the 2027 House of Representatives polls. While the state chapter of the party adopted a consensus arrangement for the selection of most candidates, direct primaries were conducted in constituencies where consensus could not be reached. In the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency, where party stakeholders failed to agree on a consensus candidate, Yusuf Buhari and Auwal Lawal Daura contested in a keenly fought primary election. Yusuf Buhari emerged victorious with 15,570 votes, defeating Auwal Lawal Daura,…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has commended the peaceful and orderly conduct of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the House of Representatives across the state. Governor Zulum made the remark on Saturday while addressing journalists shortly after supervising the APC primary election for the Gubio, Kaga and Magumeri Federal Constituency held in Magumeri town. Ndume Threatens to Dump APC over Tinubu’s Performance Hundreds of APC supporters from the three local government areas attended the exercise and welcomed the governor alongside other party officials overseeing the primary election. Speaking at the venue, Zulum said the exercise…
Head Coach Abdu Maikaba has invited 35 players to the camp of Nigeria’s U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, as preparations begin for the forthcoming WAFU B U20 Championship scheduled to take place in Cote d’Ivoire in July. According to a statement issued by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Communications Department, the invited squad comprises three goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 11 midfielders and 11 forwards. Super Eagles Defeat Iran 2–1 in Friendly, Continue Build-Up with Jordan Clash The players are expected to report to camp in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, on Saturday, May 16, as the team begins a new…
Governor Dauda Lawal has described the commencement of direct Hajj flights from the newly constructed Gusau International Airport as a historic milestone for Zamfara State, following the successful departure of the inaugural flight to Saudi Arabia on Friday. The inaugural flight, operated by Max Air with flight number NGL270, departed from the Gusau International Airport carrying 415 intending pilgrims from Zamfara State for the 2026 Hajj exercise. NCAA Issues Aerodrome Certificate for Enugu Airport to FAAN The passengers comprised 288 male and 127 female pilgrims. Speaking during the inaugural flight ceremony, Governor Lawal expressed joy and gratitude over the successful…
The Ministry of Defence hosted a delegation from the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Senior Course 47, during a study tour to the Ministry’s headquarters, Ship House, Abuja. Speaking during the visit, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence, Mr. Richard Pheelangwa, represented by the Director of Joint Services Department, Mrs. Bosede Olaniyi, said the tour was part of efforts to promote professional exchange, strengthen regional defence cooperation and enhance understanding of defence administration and industrial development within Africa. Defence Partners Steel Ministry to Boost Local Arms Production Olaniyi described Nigeria and Ghana as key partners in…