President Bola Tinubu has honoured Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, with a reward package that includes $100,000 for each player, $50,000 for every member of the 11-man coaching and technical crew. Tinubu also rewarded all team members and staff with a three-bedroom flat at the Renewed Hope Estate. In […]
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National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Nabs Dispatch Riders Moving Drugs in Abuja.
Three motorcycle dispatch riders have been arrested in Abuja for allegedly distributing illegal drugs across the city. Spokesperson for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Femi Babafemi said the suspects: Sabo Sule, 24; Samuel Nnamdi, 28; and Idris Jibrin, 28, were caught during intelligence-led stop-and-search operations in Gwarimpa, Jahi, […]
On Sports, Ademola Lookman Says Goodbye to Atalanta After Fallout.
On Sports News, Nigerian international Ademola Lookman has formally requested a transfer from Atalanta, accusing the Serie A club of breaking promises. In a statement on Instagram, Lookman said the club failed to honour an agreement to let him leave if a fair offer arrived. The 26-year-old, who joined the […]
Peter Obi has restated his vow to serve only one term if elected Nigeria’s president.
Peter Obi has restated his vow to serve only one term if elected Nigeria’s president. In a statement on Sunday via X, the 2023 Labour Party candidate said leadership should be defined by impact, not longevity. Citing figures like Mandela and JFK, Obi emphasized that real change can happen in […]
NEMA launches 2025 flood preparedness, response campaign in Taraba
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has launched its 2025 flood preparedness campaign in Taraba State. Director-General Hajiya Zubaida Umar, represented by Deputy Director Abbani Garki, said the initiative aims to strengthen community-level disaster prevention and response. Drawing from climate forecasts by NIMET and NIHSA, NEMA has developed a comprehensive […]
NAFDAC seizes ₦20.5bn worth of fake drugs, substandard tomato paste at Onne Port
The Nigeria Customs Service has handed over ₦20.5 billion worth of fake drugs and tomato paste to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) at Onne Port, Rivers State. The seizure included 11 containers of banned pharmaceutical products and four containers of unwholesome tomato paste. The […]
Federal Government Approves Rebuild of Murtala Muhammed International Airport with Smart Technology.
The Federal Government has approved a major transformation of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos State. Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo revealed that Terminal One, which has long suffered neglect, will be completely rebuilt, while Terminal Two will be expanded to handle wide-body aircraft. Smart technologies will be integrated into both terminals […]
Nigeria Union of Journalists Condemns Threat to Shut Down Badeggi FM in Niger State.
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has condemned plans by the Niger State Government to shut down privately owned Badeggi FM 90.1 in Minna. NUJ President Alhassan Abdullahi, in a Sunday statement, called it an “assault on press freedom.” The union reminded state authorities that only the National Broadcasting Commission […]
Anambra arrests, prosecutes illegal revenue collectors
Anambra State has intensified its crackdown on illegal revenue collectors. Over the weekend, joint raids by the Internal Revenue Board and the Anti-Touting Agency led to multiple arrests at black spots like UNIZIK Junction and Regina Junction, Awka. Offenders were found extorting tricycle operators and motorists while pretending to be […]
Anambra State Government Promises Justice for Slain Entrepreneur.
The Anambra State Government has condemned the brutal murder of businessman Ifesinachi Onyekere, popularly known as “Fish Magnet.” Onyekere, abducted from his home in Okpuno on July 26, was later killed. In a statement released on Sunday, Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, described the act as “dastardly and heart-wrenching.” He […]