Abba Kyari Trial: Court Warns Defence Against Further Delays
The Federal High Court in Abuja has warned the defence team in the ongoing trial of suspended Deputy Commissioner of
Ebola: NCDC Tracks 53 Contacts as Nigeria Intensifies Outbreak Response
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says it is tracking 53 contacts linked to Nigeria’s confirmed Ebola
NDPHC Begins Project to End 15-Year Blackout in Rigasa
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC) has commenced an electricity infrastructure project aimed at ending a 15-year blackout
NDLEA Arrests 62-Year-Old Grandma with 9.45kg of Cannabis at Lagos Airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 62-year-old Nigerian-American woman, Anetor Gloria Ubong, with 9.45
Cocaine Concealed with Dried Pepper: NDLEA Nabs South African Woman at Lagos Airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 34-year-old South African woman, Qhina Beauty, with 36.65
Power Minister Breaks Ground on 120MVA Mashi Substation to Improve Electricity Supply
The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a new 120MVA transmission substation in Mashi, Katsina
UNFPA Uses All-Female Polo Match to Champion Girls’ Rights
For many adolescent girls in Nigeria, the journey to adulthood comes with challenges that threaten their education, health and future.
NDLEA Strengthens Security Collaboration with Navy, Police in Sapele
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is strengthening its fight against drug trafficking and substance abuse in Delta State,
Defence Minister Vows to Preserve ECOMOG Legacy, Honour Fallen Troops
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to preserving the legacy of
Seven Missing Ghanaian Fishermen Rescued After Drifting into Benin Waters
Seven Ghanaian fishermen who went missing on October 9 have been rescued and safely returned to Tema Fishing Harbour following
Ebola: FG Says No Need to Suspend Social Gatherings as Patient Recovers
The Federal Government has ruled out changes to planned social gatherings, political campaigns and conferences over Nigeria’s confirmed Ebola case,
FG Adds 544MW Capacity to Kano Grid, Commissions Four Power Substations
The Federal Government has added 544 megawatts of electricity wheeling capacity to the Kano power grid following the commissioning of
AEDC Announces Three-Day Power Disruption in Parts of Abuja
The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, has announced a three-day power disruption in parts of the Federal Capital Territory from
When Antibiotics Fail: Farida’s Ordeal Exposes Nigeria’s Growing Drug Resistance Crisis
Repeated medication, temporary relief and a laboratory test that showed the antibiotics tested were ineffective against the bacteria behind her
Ebola: FG Confirms Case in Abuja, Identifies 44 Contacts as Response Begins
The Federal Government has confirmed a case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), identifying 44 close contacts
Election Observers Seek Arrest, Prosecution of Vote Buyers Ahead of 2027 Elections
A coalition of election observation organisations has called for the arrest and prosecution of vote buyers, political party agents and
HURIWA Applauds Tinubu, Marwa on NDLEA Reform, Urges Swift Passage
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for transmitting the proposed National Drug
INEC Explains Omission of Governorship Candidates, Sets October 24 Deadline for Complaints
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained the omission of some governorship candidates from its final list for the
INEC Targets Deepfakes, AI-Generated Audio Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is strengthening its safeguards against deepfakes, AI-generated audio and other forms of digital misinformation
Zamfara Government Pledges Rehabilitation Centre, Logistics Support to NDLEA
The Zamfara State Government has pledged to establish a temporary drug rehabilitation centre and provide logistical support to the National
Ekiti Boosts NDLEA’s Fight Against Drug Trafficking with Vehicle Donation
The Ekiti State Government has donated an operational vehicle to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to strengthen the
NCC Begins Electronic Verification of Phones, Other SIM-Enabled Devices
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has commenced electronic verification of mobile phones and other SIM-enabled devices to identify fake, cloned
Nigeria Targets Antibiotic Abuse as Drug Resistance Threatens Lives
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to curb the misuse and overuse of antibiotics and other antimicrobial medicines, warning that
‘Arresting Symptoms Won’t Solve Drug Abuse’, Marwa Warns
The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has warned
Power Outage Hits Karu, Nyanya, Mararaba, Six Other Areas in Abuja
Residents of Karu, Nyanya, Mararaba and seven other communities in the Federal Capital Territory and neighbouring areas are experiencing power
Abba Kyari Trial: Court Reserves Ruling on Motion to Vacate Earlier Order
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 19 to rule on an application seeking to vacate an earlier
Marwa Showcases NDLEA Reforms, Seeks Stronger Global Cooperation at UN
The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has showcased Nigeria’s drug
105 Nigerians Rescued from Cybercrime Operations in Ghana Return Home
One hundred and five Nigerians rescued during an operation against cybercrime syndicates in Ghana have returned home, with the National
UNFPA: One Girl Married Every Three Seconds as Global Fight Against Child Marriage Stalls
For a young girl, childhood should be a time to learn, dream and discover the person she wants to become.
Over a Year After Conviction, 83-Year-Old Woman Lands in NDLEA Net Again
Over a year after being convicted for drug-related offences, an 83-year-old woman, Uloma Uchechi Sunday, has been arrested again by