Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has come out swinging against accusations of being a mole within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), daring any governor or party leader to make such claims publicly. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Nyesom Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, stated unequivocally that he has always been…
The ongoing political tension within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) escalated recently when the former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, issued a stern warning to PDP governors who are supporting Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Nyesom Wike, during a speech at the PDP secretariat in…
In a sharp critique of the Nigerian government’s handling of press freedom, Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has voiced grave concerns over the continuous harassment of journalists in the country. Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, emphasized that the federal government’s increasing use of security and intelligence agencies to…
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…
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…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in a decisive move against illicit oil operations, has executed a series of meticulously planned airstrikes targeting illegal refining sites across the Niger Delta region. The Air Component of Operation Delta Safe, a specialized joint military task force, spearheaded these precision attacks, successfully neutralizing 12 unauthorized refining facilities and two…
A significant drug bust was carried out by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. On July 25, 2024, a Spain-based businessman, Francis Akajiobi, aged 50, was apprehended at Terminal 2’s departure hall. Akajiobi, preparing to board a Royal Air Maroc flight to Madrid, Spain, was found…
Illegal refineries in Nigeria pose a severe threat to both human lives and the environment. According to reports by The PUNCH, from 2021 to 2023, at least 204 individuals lost their lives in explosions at these illicit sites. Workers at these locations often lack proper training and safety equipment, making them particularly vulnerable to accidents….
Barely three weeks after a major bust, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted another significant shipment of codeine syrup at the Onne Ports in Rivers State. This latest seizure involved seven containers carrying 1,229,400 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup, valued at over N9.8 billion. The operation, which took place on July 18,…
Popular Nigerian comedian Sabinus, also known as Mr. Funny, has shared a testimony about his father’s recent abduction. Thankfully, his father has been released and is safe. Sabinus expressed gratitude to God for providing for them and ensuring his father’s safe return. The comedian’s father was reportedly kidnapped at his home in Rivers State during…
