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Dignitaries from across Nigeria and beyond gathered in Abuja on Friday to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of former Head of State, Murtala Muhammed. The solemn event brought together government officials, diplomats, military officers, and other prominent personalities who paid tribute to the late military leader’s legacy and contributions to Nigeria’s development. The commemoration featured ceremonial activities, including the laying of wreaths by members of the Armed Forces […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed its readiness to collaborate with the National Orientation Agency (NOA) to intensify public awareness campaigns against illegal investment schemes across the country. Director-General of the SEC, Emomotimi Agama, made this known during a meeting with his NOA counterpart, Lanre Issa-Onilu, in Abuja. Agama noted that fraudulent investment schemes continue to emerge daily, exploiting unsuspecting Nigerians who often fall victim due to limited […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has intercepted and seized 64 bags of cannabis sativa concealed inside a trailer transporting cement along the Kano–Zaria Road. The illegal consignment was recovered on February 2, 2026, during a targeted operation carried out by NDLEA officers attached to the Kiru Area Command. The interception followed intelligence-led surveillance and sustained monitoring of suspected drug trafficking routes within the state. According […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the legacy of former Head of State, Murtala Ramat Mohammed, as a lasting moral compass guiding Nigeria and the African continent in addressing contemporary political and economic challenges. Tinubu made the remarks during the 50th memorial anniversary of the late military leader, where he was represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. The President noted that Mohammed’s courage, discipline, […]

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, and businessman and philanthropist, Emeka Offor, are currently in a closed-door meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. The meeting was disclosed in a statement shared on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, President Tinubu received the two prominent figures at the Presidential Villa. However, details of the discussions […]

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), and the Nigeria Police to remain vigilant in preventing vote buying and vote trading. Amupitan made the call while receiving a delegation from the National Peace Committee at the commission’s headquarters in Abuja. He said the agencies had been placed on alert […]

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has denied reports claiming that the Federal Government directed it to halt enforcement of the ban on sachet alcohol. The agency recently began enforcing regulations prohibiting the production and sale of alcohol packaged in sachets and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles nationwide. However, reports circulating on social media alleged that the Federal Government had ordered NAFDAC to suspend its enforcement […]

The Federal Government has directed the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to immediately suspend all enforcement actions related to the ban on sachet alcohol and 200ml PET bottle products. The directive followed a joint intervention by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), which raised concerns about the potential economic and […]