The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an ex-convict and Malaysian returnee, Ndubuisi Udatu, with two giant music speakers, used in concealing four large parcels of methamphetamine. This is contained in a statement by the agency’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that the drugs weighing 2.700kilograms,…
The Command in Anambra has confirmed that a gunshot incident in the Ukwulu community, Dunukofia Local Government Area, on Saturday stemmed from a longstanding dispute between two siblings.The command’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Awka. Ikenga stated that the siblings had been involved in…
The Labour Party (LP) candidate for the forthcoming Anambra governorship election, Dr George Muoghalu, has said that tackling the challenges of insecurity confronting Anambra is achievable. Muoghalu said this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Sunday. He decried the level of insecurity and unemployment confronting the state, saying that…
Dr Joe Odumakin, President, Women Arise for Change Initiative, has called for a deliberate policy direction to implement the 35 per cent Affirmative Action for women in public governance. Odumakin made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Sunday. The rights activist said the move was crucial…
Gov Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra, on Sunday described late Christian Chukwu as a formidable defender and a leader of men. In a condolence message issued by the Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Christian Aburime, Soludo described Chukwu as a true patriot. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Chukwu died in Enugu on…
Deontay Amate has emerged as the overall winner of the 2025 IBB Captain’s Cup in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the tournament which teed-off on Monday ended on Saturday night at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja. Amate, who played off handicap 14, returned a gross score of 81…
The Labour Party (LP) candidate for Nov. 8 Anambra governorship election, Dr George Muoghalu, says he will restore people’s confidence in government if elected the next governor of the state. Muoghalu gave the pledge in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. He pledged to change the narratives in…
Mr Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to urgently tackle the recent upsurge in kidnapping and other security challenges in the country. Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, made the plea while speaking with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo. He advised that the gains the…
The Police Command in Oyo State has arrested three suspects allegedly linked to the hijacking of a DAF truck loaded with 45,000 liters of petrol belonging to NIPCO Ltd. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso made this known in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Ibadan. Osifeso said that the command’s…
The 2025 edition of the African Spelling Bee has concluded in Abuja with a colourful display of intellect, resilience, and cultural pride. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the edition marked the first time the prestigious continental contest has been hosted in West Africa. Since its inception in 2016, the African Spelling Bee…
