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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs and female clothes heading to the United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK) and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) and a courier company in Lagos....

The Edo State Government has condemned the seven-day warning strike declared by the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), Edo State Council, describing it as “ill-timed, unpatriotic, and wholly unjustified.”In a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, the government expressed shock that t...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in collaboration with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has completed the deportation of 192 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and related financial crimes in Lagos.The final batch of 51 convicts, comprising 50 Chine...

...Consoles Yelwata Community Over KillingsPolitical Leaders from the Southwest have lauded Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state as a performing governor during a visit to the state capital, Makurdi....

A total sum of N2.103 trillion, being September 2025 Federation Account Revenue, has been shared to the Federal Government, States and the Local Government Councils.The revenue was shared at the October 2025 Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) meeting held in Abuja.T...

Nigeria’s Super Eagles have jumped four places to 41st in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, breaking back into Africa’s top five.Released on Friday, the new FIFA rankings mark a major improvement for Nigeria, who have climbed from 45th to 41st....

The Federal Government has clarified that no inmate has been released under the recent Presidential Prerogative of Mercy exercise, noting that the process is still undergoing final administrative review.Recall that President Bola Tinubu recently granted a pardon to Sir Herbert Macaulay, as well as 174 others, following approval by the Council of State....

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has continued its drive to instill patriotism and civic values among Nigerian children as the Director-General, Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, hosted pupils from two Abuja schools in an interactive session at the Agency’s headquarters.During the visit, the Director-General engaged the children in lively discuss...

It was a day of joy, honour, and thanksgiving in Iperu, Ogun State, as the city came alive to celebrate the 90th birthday of Chief (Mrs.) Victoria Olaitan Abiodun, the beloved mother of Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. The occasion drew eminent personalities from all walks of life who gathered to rejoice with the Abiodun family and pay glowing tributes to a woman whose life embodies grace, service, and virtue. The milestone celebration, held at St. James Anglican Church, Iper...

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).Diri announced this on Wednesday at the exco chamber in the Bayelsa State Government House.He said his decision was for an obvious reason, but did...