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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 […]

The Oyo State Police Command has commenced an investigation following the emergence of a viral video in which an individual identified as Shawama allegedly claimed responsibility for the killing of 32 people. In an official response, the Command clarified that there is no record indicating that the individual has ever been arrested or detained by its operatives. Despite this, authorities stated that the claims made in the video are being […]

Veteran filmmaker and Chief Executive Officer of Wale Adenuga Productions, Wale Adenuga, has firmly refuted claims made by actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, popularly known as Papa Ajasco, that he is experiencing financial hardship. The controversy emerged after Ayoyinka publicly suggested that he was struggling financially despite his long-standing role in the widely known television series Papa Ajasco and Company. His remarks generated widespread reactions, prompting Adenuga to respond and clarify the […]

The Senegalese Football Federation has strongly rejected a ruling by the Confederation of African Football Appeal Board that awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco, and has confirmed its intention to challenge the decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The controversy stems from the final match of the 2025 AFCON tournament, which was played in Rabat and featured a highly anticipated clash between Senegal and […]

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress in six local government areas of Oyo State have expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the party’s recently concluded ward, local government, and state congresses, describing the exercise as peaceful, transparent, and a significant step toward strengthening internal democracy. At the same time, they have called on the party’s national leadership to urgently review its zoning arrangement, citing concerns over fairness and adequate representation. […]

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa, has announced the full restoration of train services along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor after a temporary disruption earlier in the week. In his statement, Opeifa reassured passengers that normal operations have resumed across the route, emphasizing that swift action by the corporation ensured that services were restored without prolonged delays. He noted that the incident, which occurred on Monday, prompted […]