The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recorded major successes in its nationwide operations with the arrest of an ex-convict, an online drug dealer and several other suspects across nine states. According to a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, the operations were…
Senator Gbenga Daniel of Ogun East has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s future, praising President Bola Tinubu’s security policies and declaring that the worst of the country’s challenges is over. Daniel made the remarks on Sunday in Sagamu while speaking with journalists at his 21st annual thanksgiving service held at Abraham’s Tabernacle Church. He said the…
The Adamawa Progressive Elders’ Council (APEC) has declared its support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027, pledging continued loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The endorsement was contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Yola by Ahmad Sajoh, Chairman of the council’s Media and Publicity Committee. Sajoh said the resolution…
A leadership dispute has erupted within the Bauchi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), with the state chairman, Mr Hassan Haruna, accusing unnamed individuals of orchestrating a crisis within the party. Haruna made the claim on Sunday in Bauchi while addressing journalists, firmly rejecting reports that he had been suspended from his position….
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has praised the Super Eagles for their third-place finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament held in Morocco. In a statement released on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio applauded the national team for securing the bronze medal…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has pledged continued Federal Government support for Nigerian farmers, stressing that the nation’s growth and stability depend on a thriving agricultural sector. The Vice President made the pledge at the conclusion of the three-day General Assembly of Farmers (GAF) meeting organised by the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Abuja….
Concerns are growing among Nigerian bank customers following the introduction of a 7.5 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) on certain electronic banking services, with many warning that the increasing cost of banking could discourage usage. Customers who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja called on the Central Bank of Nigeria…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a revised voter register for the Federal Capital Territory, showing a total of 1,680,315 registered voters ahead of the 21 February Area Council elections. In a statement issued on Wednesday, INEC’s Director of Publicity and Voter Education, Mrs Victoria Eta-Messi, said the register was formally presented to…
The Bayelsa State Government has fixed 30 January for the burial of its late Deputy Governor, Mr Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, Governor Douye Diri has announced. Speaking at the 179th meeting of the State Executive Council in Yenagoa on Wednesday, Diri said a four-day funeral programme had been approved after consultations with a state burial committee. Ewhrudjakpo,…
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested a masquerade allegedly linked to violent and unprovoked attacks on residents of Awgbu in Orumba North Local Government Area. According to a statement released on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the incident took place on Monday and disrupted public peace in the community….
