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NDLEA intercepts 64 bags of cannabis in Kano.

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 to the agency, the trailer was loaded with cement and […]

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INEC releases 2027 election timetable.

  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially issued a notice for Nigeria’s 2027 general election, setting February 20, 2027, for the Presidential and National Assembly elections, while the Governorship and State House of Assembly elections will take place on March 6, 2027. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, disclosed the election timetable during a press conference held in Abuja, stating that the early announcement was part of the commission’s commitment to transparency, adequate preparation, and credible electoral conduct. According to […]

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Tinubu: Murtala Mohammed’s Legacy Remains Moral Compass for Nigeria, Africa

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, and clarity of vision, despite his brief 201-day administration, secured […]

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Soludo, Emeka Offor Meet Tinubu Behind Closed Doors at State House

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 were not immediately available at the time of filing this […]

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INEC Urges EFCC, ICPC, Police to Prevent Vote Buying Ahead of FCT Elections

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 to address electoral offences and ensure credible elections. The INEC […]

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NAFDAC Denies FG Order to Suspend Sachet Alcohol Ban Enforcement

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 activities. In response, NAFDAC described the claims as false and […]

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FG suspends sachet alcohol ban, orders NAFDAC to halt 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 security implications of enforcing the ban. In a statement signed […]

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Lawyer sues INEC, parties over ‘exorbitant’ nomination fees

A human rights lawyer, Ejime Okolie, has filed a lawsuit against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Attorney-General of the Federation, and 19 political parties over what he described as excessive expression of interest and nomination fees ahead of the 2027 general elections. In the suit filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, Okolie asked Justice Binta Nyako to compel INEC to issue binding guidelines that would set reasonable limits on nomination and expression of interest fees charged […]

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Alaafin Seeks Supreme Court Order to Stop Oyo Govt from Recognising Ago-Oja Chieftaincy

Alaafin Seeks Supreme Court Order to Stop Oyo Govt from Recognising Ago-Oja Chieftaincy The Supreme Court of Nigeria, Abuja, has been asked to restrain the Oyo State Government from creating, recognising, or elevating the chieftaincy stool of Baale Ago-Oja pending the determination of an appeal before it. In a motion on notice dated January 30, 2026, and filed under Appeal No. SC/404/2018, the Alaafin of Oyo is seeking interlocutory and mandatory injunctions against the Governor of Oyo State and the […]

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