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NDLEA intercepts cocaine hidden in food flasks at Lagos airport.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have uncovered and dismantled multiple drug trafficking operations involving cocaine, cannabis, and other illicit substances concealed in unusual packaging methods, including food flasks and snack items. In one of the major interceptions, officers at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos discovered 12 large parcels of cocaine, weighing a total of 2.80 kilograms, hidden in the false bottom of food flasks. The consignment was reportedly destined for the United Kingdom aboard a […]

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FG votes N1.4bn for B’Haram terrorists’ trial.

The Federal Government has approved a significant increase in funding for the prosecution of Boko Haram-related terrorism cases and other related offences under the Federal Ministry of Justice in the 2026 national budget. The allocation, which stands at N1.371bn, represents a sharp rise compared to the N530m earmarked for the same purpose in the 2025 fiscal year. The increase translates to about a 159 per cent rise year-on-year, reflecting a stronger financial commitment toward handling terrorism prosecutions and strengthening the […]

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FG to deploy 25 ambassadors before end of April.

Nigeria is preparing to deploy a new batch of 25 ambassador-designates to various countries around the world, following the completion of diplomatic clearances from their respective host nations. The spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Nigeria, Kimiebi Ebienfa, confirmed that the federal government has successfully secured formal approvals—known in diplomatic practice as agrément—from the countries where the envoys are expected to serve. This approval represents the official consent of host governments after conducting their internal assessments of the nominated […]

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NMDPRA denies N3,300 aviation fuel price hike, says supply stable.

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has moved to reassure the public and key stakeholders in the aviation sector that there is no immediate threat of aviation fuel scarcity or an extreme price surge in the country. According to the regulatory agency, Nigeria currently has a combined aviation fuel stock sufficiency of 74 days, a level it described as adequate to guarantee stability in supply across the country. This stock is made up of inland reserves covering […]

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Police rescue five abducted Benue passengers, 13 still held.

The Commissioner of Police in Benue State, Ifeanyi Emenari, has confirmed the rescue of five passengers who were abducted along the Makurdi–Otukpo road following an attack on a commercial bus. The victims were among a group of passengers travelling in a Benue Links vehicle when armed assailants ambushed the bus on Wednesday night. Providing an update in Makurdi, the police chief disclosed that although some progress has been made, 13 passengers are still being held captive by the attackers. He […]

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NSCDC busts baby factory in Lagos, arrests two suspects.

Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, have uncovered and shut down an illegal baby factory operating in the Okuju area of Ilado, within Badagry, Lagos State. The operation, carried out late at night and into the early hours of the following day, led to the rescue of 18 pregnant women and 10 children. Authorities also arrested two suspects identified as the alleged operators of the facility. According to officials, the victims—mostly young women […]

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Police arrest suspected kidnappers, ritualists, armed robbers in Oyo.

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested several suspects linked to kidnapping, ritual activities, and armed robbery in different parts of the state, as part of ongoing efforts to combat crime and enhance public safety. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Abimbola Olugbenga, disclosed the development while addressing a press conference in Ibadan. He explained that the arrests were made at different times and locations based on intelligence-led operations carried out by officers of the command. He also confirmed […]

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Sharafadeen Alli Announces Intention to Run for Oyo Governorship.

The senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District, Sharafadeen Alli, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Alli made the announcement during a well-attended gathering in Yemetu, located in Ibadan North Local Government Area, where party members, supporters, and political associates converged to witness the declaration. He explained that his decision to join the governorship race came after extensive consultations with party leaders, stakeholders, and […]

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Popular Nigerian journalist Okomi is dead.

Popular sports broadcast journalist Temisan Okomi has passed away, leaving a wave of shock and sadness across Nigeria’s media and sports communities. The news of his death was confirmed by Olawale Adigun, who expressed deep grief over the loss, describing it as a painful and unsettling development. The announcement has since sparked an outpouring of tributes from colleagues, fans, and followers, many of whom have taken to social media to share memories and reflect on his impact. Temisan Okomi was […]

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