The Chairman and Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to combating drug trafficking, particularly within Nigeria’s maritime sector. Speaking at the commissioning of the NDLEA Marine Command Headquarters in Lagos, a facility built and donated by the British Government, Marwa…
A devastating tanker explosion in Majia Town, Jigawa State, has claimed the lives of 90 people. The incident occurred late on Tuesday, at approximately 11:30 p.m., when a fuel tanker lost control near Khadija University in Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. According to police spokesperson DSP Lawal Adam, the tanker was en route…
In a landmark judgment, Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Ilorin sentenced Yakubu Aminu to 200 hours of community service for operating a Bureau De Change business without a valid license. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had arraigned Aminu on charges of conducting financial transactions outside the regulatory framework of…
In a recent emotional revelation, Nigerian singer Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, better known by his stage name Skales, expressed deep regret over not having children. The artist, known for his contributions to Afrobeats, dancehall, and hip-hop, shared his thoughts during an interview, reflecting on his family’s legacy and the significance of continuing his lineage. He described…
Senator Sumaila Abdulrahman-Kawu has made a strong case for holding politicians accountable for the alarming rise in drug abuse across the country. During a recent public address, he highlighted the role that political leaders play in either supporting or turning a blind eye to drug misuse in their constituencies. He stated, “How many of us…
Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State has signed a bill into law allowing the deduction of funds from Local Government accounts. This decision is seen as a strategic alignment with recent rulings by the Supreme Court, ensuring that financial activities within the Local Government (LG) system are constitutionally regulated. The law comes amidst growing calls…
The Rivers State House of Assembly, led by Speaker Martin Amaewhule, has declared the seats of Edison Ehie, Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, and three other lawmakers vacant. This decision, made during a plenary session, is seen as a major political shift within the state’s leadership. Ehie, a key figure in the governor’s…
In an exciting development for Nollywood fans, actress Adesua Etomi and her husband, singer and politician Bankole Wellington, popularly known as Banky W, have welcomed their second child. The announcement, made on social media, has been met with a wave of congratulatory messages from fans, friends, and industry colleagues. The couple, who are known for…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has announced an increase in the minimum wage for workers in the state, approving a new benchmark of N77,000. This new wage structure, designed to alleviate the economic hardship faced by the lowest-paid employees, comes as part of a broader initiative to improve the living standards of public sector workers….
London, UK – Sunday Igboho,known as Sunday Adeyemo by real name, has formally submitted a petition to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, urging his consideration of the Yoruba Nation’s secessionist movement in Nigeria. The petition, filed on behalf of Yoruba Nation leader Prof. Adebanji Akintoye, seeks the UK government’s intervention in the movement’s quest for…
