NDLEA arrests fleeing auto spare parts dealer over 77.50kg cocaine, phenacetin seizure
By Onuora Aninwobodo Barely three weeks after launching a manhunt for him, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested an automobile spare parts dealer, Levi Chidiebele…
NDLEA intercepts cannabis candies shipment meant for Lagos kiddies’ shop, nabs suspects
By Onuora Aninwobodo NDLEA operatives at the import shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos have intercepted a cargo of cannabis candies imported from the United Kingdom…
Ogere monarch facilitates partnership between Nigerian Red Cross Society, Chinese Red Cross Society
The traditional ruler of Ogere town of Ogun State, Oba James Obafemi Saliu has facilitated a partnership between Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS), Ogun State Branch and China Red Cross…
Armed herdsmen have taken over Oyo communities – Rep member
A member of the House of Representatives, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, has raised the alarm that armed herdsmen have invaded Ogunmakin, Gambari Reserve and surrounding communities within the Oluyole Federal Constituency, Oyo…
Alaafin adjusts curfew hours to accommodate Ramadan prayers
Curfew for the Alaafin of Oyo-designate, Akeem Owoade, to perform the statutory traditional rites leading up to his April 5 coronation has been reviewed to start by 10pm and end…
IWD 2025: Advancing family planning for women’s empowerment and access to health
*Image of TCI footprints across Nigeria As Nigeria marks the International Women’s Day (IWD) 2025, it is crucial to highlight the role of FP in advancing women’s rights and empowerment,…
INEC: Promoting Gender Equality within the electoral process by Victoria Eta-Messi
By Victoria Eta-Messi Today, as the Commission celebrates the International Women's Day, it reaffirms its commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women in Nigeria's electoral process. International Women's…
IWD 2025: CSOs urge Tinubu to declare femicide a national emergency
By Onuora Aninwobodo Civil society organisations have called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to immediately declare the widespread violence against women and the escalating femicide crisis in Nigeria “a national…
NNPC to supply 80mmscf/d gas to Ssonic Petroleum’s Lekki LNG plant
The NNPC Gas Marketing Ltd (NGML), a subsidiary of the NNPC Ltd, and itsUnincorporated Joint Venture partner, NIPCO Gas Ltd, have executed a Gas Saleand Purchase Agreement (GSPA) with Ssonic…
Ogbuji, serial drug convict and 3 other drug kingpins bag 95 years in jail, forfeit cars, others
By Onuora Aninwobodo Three drug kingpins: Ogbuji Christian Ifeanyi; Iloduba Augustine Chinonye; Shuaibu Nuhu Isa (a.k.a Don) and Zidon Zurga have been convicted and sentenced to a total of 85…
