The Appeal Court in Abuja has issued a stern directive to former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, ordering him to present himself for arraignment. This significant development comes after the court set aside a judgment previously delivered by the Kogi State High Court, which had appeared to shield Yahaya Bello from prosecution. The Appeal Court’s…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) continues to tighten its grip on drug trafficking across Nigeria, with recent interceptions highlighting the agency’s relentless efforts. At the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, NDLEA operatives uncovered a shipment of 800 grams of Loud, a potent synthetic strain of cannabis, ingeniously concealed within noodles bound…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is prepared to depart Abuja on Monday, August 19, for a brief but significant work visit to France. This diplomatic journey underscores the importance of reinforcing bilateral relations between Nigeria and France, with a primary focus on enhancing economic cooperation and fostering cultural exchange. The visit is expected to include high-level…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued a directive to significantly reduce the size of Nigeria’s official delegation to the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meetings in New York, United States. This executive decision, aimed at optimizing Nigeria’s representation at the global forum, restricts attendance to only those officials with direct business at the event….
Three notorious drug kingpins, along with 16 other offenders, have been sentenced to a combined total of 302 years in prison for trafficking and dealing in various illicit drugs, including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, cannabis, and opioids. These convictions were the result of thorough investigations and successful prosecutions by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)….
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has taken a decisive step in Nigeria’s judicial leadership transition by recommending Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun as the next Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). The NJC, during its 106th meeting on Thursday, made this crucial recommendation, which will be forwarded to President Bola Tinubu today, Friday, for his approval. The meeting…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has made a passionate appeal to Nigerians, urging them to rally behind President Bola Tinubu as he tackles the country’s pressing socio-political, economic, and security challenges. Speaking at a book launch in Abuja, Shettima emphasized the importance of collective support for the administration’s efforts to address Nigeria’s multifaceted issues. He stressed…
The ’10 Days of Rage’ protest, which culminated on August 10, 2024, has left Nigeria grappling with severe socio-economic consequences. What began as a nationwide demonstration against “bad governance” and economic hardship quickly spiraled out of control, causing widespread chaos and destruction across several states in Nigeria. Despite efforts by the government, civil society organizations,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria is set to depart Abuja for Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, for a three-day official visit. This significant diplomatic engagement comes in response to an invitation extended by Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, highlighting the growing bilateral relations between the two African nations. The…
In a series of coordinated intelligence-led operations across Nigeria, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully dismantled several cocaine syndicates, leading to the seizure of multi-billion-naira worth of illicit drugs. These operations, which spanned multiple states, highlight the agency’s ongoing commitment to combating drug trafficking and disrupting criminal networks involved in the illicit…
