A judge of the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has convicted 10 Filipino sailors alongside their merchant vessel, MV Nord Bosporus, over the importation of 20 kilograms of cocaine into Nigeria. The arrests were made at the Apapa seaport in November 2025 after authorities intercepted the illegal consignment. Following the discovery, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency filed multiple charges against the vessel and its crew. During court proceedings, […]

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted four cocoa farmers at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, located in the Idi-Ayunre area of Ibadan. The victims were reportedly visiting the facility when the attackers struck. According to an eyewitness who managed to escape, the armed men emerged from the surrounding bush and intercepted their vehicle while they were heading toward one of the institute’s sections. Security authorities confirmed the incident, […]

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man, Robinson Uche, in connection with the killing of a 42-year-old resident, Shedrack Chukwem, in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State. Police investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly acted as part of a group involved in the incident. During interrogation, Uche reportedly confessed to participating in the crime, which occurred on December 17, 2025. According to his statement, he and […]

The Labour Party has fixed May 23, 2026, as the date for its presidential primaries in preparation for the 2027 general elections, according to decisions reached at a recent meeting of its National Executive Council (NEC) in Abuja. The meeting was attended by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, underscoring the party’s commitment to due process and electoral compliance. As part of its outlined timetable, the party will submit […]