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A 74-year-old grandfather’s planned trip to London ended in an arrest at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja after anti-narcotic agents discovered a massive stash of cocaine in his luggage. Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted the suspect, identified as Ikwuakalom Nwakoro Emeka, on Saturday, March 14, 2026, during the boarding process for British Airways flight BA082 to Heathrow. Although Emeka claimed he was heading […]

A professor in the Department of Food Technology at the University of Ibadan, Abdulrahman Akinoso, has emerged as chairman of a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. Akinoso was elected alongside 38 other executive members during the faction’s congress held on Saturday in Ibadan. Among those elected were Abiola Olaonipekun as Secretary, Latifah Latifu as […]

Veteran Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter Toun Soetan, popularly known as Evangelist Shouet, has passed away at the age of 73. The respected evangelist and gospel music minister was widely recognised as the original composer of the popular Christian chorus Darling Jesus, a song that has remained a staple in church worship across Nigeria for many years. Tributes have continued to pour in following news of her passing, with many […]

The Nigerian football community has been plunged into mourning following the death of Chief Festus Adegboye Onigbinde, a monumental figure in African coaching history. The veteran strategist passed away on Monday, March 9, at the age of 88. Widely regarded as the "Dean of Nigerian Coaching," Onigbinde’s departure marks the end of a storied chapter in the nation's sporting history. A Trailblazer for Indigenous Coaching Onigbinde’s name is etched in […]

A major accident involving two heavy-duty trucks occurred near the Arepo Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway early Sunday morning, leaving two people injured and causing significant travel delays. Details of the Incident The crash took place around 4:00 AM and involved a Seaco truck and an unladen American Cola vehicle. Following the collision, the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) arrived at the scene to begin the recovery process, though the […]

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has asserted that Nigeria’s federal system can only achieve the results envisioned by its founding fathers, specifically Chief Obafemi Awolowo, if the country’s leadership establishes a unified elite consensus. Speaking during the 2026 Obafemi Awolowo Memorial Lecture at the late sage's residence in Ikenne, Ogun State, the governor argued that contemporary leaders have become too complacent compared to the disciplined, data-driven approach of the first […]

In a recent interview on Al Jazeera's "Head to Head" program at London Hall, Daniel Bwala, President Bola Tinubu's special advisor for political communications, dismissed claims that Nigeria's security situation had spiraled out of control. In a lively exchange with host Mehdi Hasan, Bwala argued that the federal government was making significant progress in stabilizing the country. He emphasized that no country is completely immune to security problems and pointed […]

Police have launched an investigation after the body of a 62-year-old woman was found on a bush path near Ori-Apata Oderemi in Ido State. The victim, who had a deep neck wound, is believed to have been dead for about a week. Suspects arrested: Muhammed Sanusi, 42, and Ogbu James Ajah, 40, were arrested and handed over to the state Criminal Investigation Department. Public reaction: The discovery initially sparked protests. […]