In a significant operation against drug trafficking, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a staggering haul of codeine syrup valued at over N7.3 billion at the Port Harcourt Ports complex in Rivers state. This seizure, comprising 6,125 cartons containing 1,050,000 bottles of codeine syrup, marks the third such interception in…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has been embroiled in numerous controversies, revealing a pattern of unprofessional conduct by its operatives. The recent raid at a Lagos hotel on June 27th, 2024, is a glaring example. In a viral video, EFCC agents were seen forcefully entering a room, ransacking it, and manhandling a female…
The Federal Government through Minister of Works, David Umahi has issued a warning to Julius Berger and CCECC, threatening to cancel their contracts for the Calabar-Itu Road project if they fail to mobilize to the project site within one week. Minister of Works, David Umahi, gave the directive during a Stakeholders’ Engagement in Uyo on…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), is set to flag off the construction of multiple infrastructure projects in Abuja this week. The projects include the building of bus terminals in Mabushi and Kugbo, the upgrade of Kwaita-Yebu Road, and the construction of the Court of Appeal Abuja Division. The Federal Executive…
Nigerian rapper and singer, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has revealed why he is still single at 33. In a recent interview with Naija 102.7 FM, Lagos, he revealed that he’s being cautious to avoid marrying the wrong person. Despite his parents’ pressure, particularly his father, Femi Falana, Falz said he is determined to…
The Court of Appeal in Lagos has upheld the five-year jail term sentence of Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju James, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old minor. The appellate court found the appellant guilty on counts 4 and 5, where he was accused of indecently touching a minor and sexually assaulting her. The…
The chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has directed the swift arrest of EFCC officials involved in the assault of a female hotel employee in Lagos. The incident occurred at Regional Hotel, Iyana-Isashi on Thursday, 27th June, 2024, during a dawn operation to apprehend internet fraudsters. A viral video released…
President Bola Tinubu has called on governors to prioritize and achieve their targets on food security, emphasizing its critical importance for Nigeria’s sustainable development. Addressing the governors during a high-level meeting, President Tinubu highlighted the urgent need for enhanced agricultural productivity and food self-sufficiency. He underscored that food security is not just about agriculture but…
Governors from the southern part of Nigeria, under the aegis of the Southern Governors’ Forum, have called for a more flexible approach to the new minimum wage, taking into consideration the cost of living and each state’s ability to pay. This call was made in a communique issued at the end of their meeting held…
In a dramatic operation, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) raided a shrine guarded by a large black snake in the Igor community of Benin City, Edo State. The shrine was reportedly used to store illicit drugs, concealed in a specially constructed hole within a wall covered with wallpapers and fetish objects….
