The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled two major drug cartels behind six different consignments of cocaine concealed in walls of stainless cups, body cream and hair gel containers This is contained in a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that the…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed 24,897kg of skunk in Edo and Osun forests respectively. A statement by the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, on Sunday in Abuja, said that not less than 223.5kg processed cannabis and seeds were recovered from four farms in Edo. Giving a breakdown, Babafemi…
Ecobank Nigeria has upgraded its mobile App to deliver a faster, smarter, and more secure banking experience for customers nationwide. A statement by the bank’s media unit on Sunday said the upgrade underscores the bank’s commitment to leveraging technology to empower individuals and businesses with convenient access to financial services. According to the bank, the…
In a decisive step toward reshaping Nigeria’s economic diplomacy and global competitiveness, the National President of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA), Engr. (Dr.) Jani Ibrahim, mni, OON, on Monday, September 30, 2025, in a high-level luncheon with the European Union Commission in Abuja. The engagement, attended by senior…
Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has approved the immediate extension of retirement age of teachers in the state, from 60 years to 65 years and service year raised from 35 to 40 years. The governor also rewarded outstanding teachers in the state with cash gifts totalling N46 million. Oyebanji approved upward review of Science Teachers…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing teachers’ welfare and promoting collaboration among educators to strengthen learning outcomes nationwide. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, restated this on Sunday in Abuja at the grand finale of the 2025 World Teachers’ Day celebration and the President’s Teachers and Schools Excellence Awards. The minister said…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have eliminated a notorious terrorist kingpin, Kachalla Maidawa, and 35 other insurgents in coordinated nationwide operations conducted between Sept. 29 and Oct. 4. A credible source at the Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the major breakthroughs were recorded across the six geo-political zones. He said…
The crisis rocking the PDP in Edo took a new turn as the faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike elected a new state executive committee headed by Nosa Ogieva. Ogieva and 13 others, on the aegis of Legacy Group, were sworn in during the group’s 2025 State Congress…
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has condemned what it describes as ongoing attempts to undermine the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Company. It has also called for the protection of the multi billion dollar facility as a strategic national asset. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tanko Baba, the ACF expressed…
Dr Alexander Ibezim, the Archbishop, Province of the Niger and Bishop of Diocese of Awka, Anglican Communion, has urged Church leaders not to compromise Bible standards in all their endeavours. He said doing so had the potential to destroy the future of the Church. Ibezim expressed the views while delivering admonition at the Church of…
