The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has called for strong national backing and sustained stakeholder support for its newly launched alternative development programme aimed at ending illicit cannabis cultivation, improving rural livelihoods, and strengthening national security. The call was made by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), during a press briefing in Abuja. His remarks were conveyed in a statement […]

The Federal Government disbursed a total of ₦2.45 trillion to the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) between March 2024 and August 2025 to support infrastructure development and security interventions nationwide. The disclosure was made by the Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Mr Daniel Bwala, in a statement shared on his verified social media handle. According to Bwala, the funds were released […]

The Taraba State Government has explained the deduction made from the January salaries of civil servants, saying the funds were meant to cover the cost of producing Annual Performance Evaluation Report (APER) forms. The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Monday in Jalingo after a meeting with the Joint Council. The statement was signed by the Permanent Secretary, Establishment and Records Office under the Head of Service, Mr […]

Celebrity fashion designer Victoria James, popularly known as Veekee James, and her husband, Femi Atere, are expecting their first child together. The couple announced the pregnancy in a video shared on Tuesday on Veekee James’ official Instagram page. In the post, the designer expressed gratitude as she revealed the news to her followers. “And two shall become three. Indeed this is what only God can do,” she wrote, alongside hashtags […]