NAF Confirms ATR-42 Accident in Ondo, Activates Rescue Operation
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed an accident involving an ATR-42 aircraft in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State
Energy Drink Conceals Meth, Cannabis as NDLEA Arrests 23-Year-Old in Lagos
An ordinary-looking bottle of energy drink has led to the arrest of a 23-year-old man and the seizure of illicit
From Shoe Soles to Suitcase Rails: NDLEA Seizes 4.8kg Cocaine
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a 38-year-old Milan-bound businessman, Philip Tunde, with 4.80 kilograms
2027 Elections: NUJ Warns Journalists Against Fake News, Inflammatory Reporting
As political activities begin to gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT
CSOs Challenge INEC to Prove Readiness for 2027 Elections, Demand BVAS, IReV Stress Tests
Six civil society organisations have challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to go beyond assurances and provide Nigerians with
NDLEA Chairman Calls for Unity, Patriotism on Independence Day
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retired), has
AMR Survivor Recounts 13-Year Battle as WHO Calls for Urgent Action
What began as a headache in 2012 turned into a 13-year medical battle for Rob Purdie, an antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
Nigeria’s Power Grid Gets Major Upgrade as FG Begins Construction of New Control Centre
Nigeria’s power grid is set for a major technological upgrade as the Federal Government begins construction of a new ultra-modern
Military Rescues Over 1,000 Kidnap Victims, Disrupts Terrorist Networks Nationwide
The Armed Forces of Nigeria says it has rescued more than 1,000 kidnapped victims and disrupted terrorist and criminal networks
FG Moves to Create 24-Hour Power Zones in Lagos, Abuja-Kano, Enugu-Port Harcourt
The Federal Government is stepping up efforts to deliver 24-hour electricity supply to Nigeria’s biggest commercial and industrial centres, with
FCTA Revives Utako Hospital, Approves Major Upgrade of 14 General Hospitals
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has approved the immediate renovation, rehabilitation and upgrading of all 14 general hospitals in the
NDLEA Busts Cross-Border Drug Routes, Seizes 305kg Cannabis, 1.6 Tonnes of Nitrous Oxide
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have disrupted suspected cross-border drug trafficking routes in Oyo and Lagos
Wedding Ring On, 72 Cocaine Wraps Inside: NDLEA Arrests Newlywed
Just 12 days after his wedding, 25-year-old businessman Lovely Chukwulobelu was arrested by NDLEA operatives at the Akanu Ibiam International
Sexual Harassment: Appeal Court Affirms Ndifon’s Two-Year Jail Term, Orders Fresh Trial on Second Count
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has affirmed the conviction and two-year prison sentence imposed on Professor Cyril Osim Ndifon,
NDLEA, UAE Seal Pact to Tackle Drug Trafficking Along Nigeria-UAE Corridor
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Drug Enforcement Authority (NDEA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
NDLEA Arraigns KC Luxury, Two Others Over ₦39bn Cocaine Shipment
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arraigned social media personality Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as KC Luxury,
Tinubu Backs $7bn Ogun Deep Seaport, Blue Marine Economic Zone Projects
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has backed the development of the proposed Ogun State Deep Seaport and Blue Marine Special Economic
FG Expands Reliable Power Access in Kwara With 581kWp Solar Mini-Grid
The Federal Government has expanded access to reliable electricity in Kwara State with the commissioning of a 581kWp interconnected solar
FG Positions Cultural Exchange With China to Boost Tourism, Creative Economy
The Federal Government is positioning cultural exchange with China as a platform to expand Nigeria’s tourism industry, strengthen its creative
At UNGA 81, Nigeria Seeks Global Partnerships to Tackle Evolving Security Threats
Nigeria has called for stronger and more enduring international partnerships to confront its evolving security threats, warning that the country’s
Nigeria calls for sustained global action to support terror victims
Nigeria is calling for sustained global action to support victims and survivors of terrorism, saying assistance must go beyond short-term
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NDLEA busts Nigerian-Mexican meth cartel, uncovers clandestine lab in Enugu
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has dismantled a Nigerian-Mexican drug cartel operating a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in Enugu
EU-SDGN II raises concerns over cost, transparency of party nominations ahead of 2027
With the 2027 general elections only months away, the European Union Support for Democratic Governance in Nigeria, EU-SDGN II, has
Vietnam Seeks Deeper Economic Ties with Nigeria, Targets Agriculture, Digital Economy
Vietnam has expressed readiness to deepen economic cooperation with Nigeria, particularly in agriculture, digital transformation, telecommunications, trade and investment, as
INEC: Bye-Elections in Four States Offer Vital Lessons Ahead of 2027
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the bye-elections held in Gombe, Kano, Bauchi and Delta States have provided vital
NDLEA Seizes Nearly One Tonne of Nitrous Oxide, 48,900 Tramadol Pills in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 998.38 kilograms of nitrous oxide gas in Lagos, in a series
NDLEA Intercepts N1.8bn Canadian Loud, Arrests Fake Police Officer with 292kg Cannabis
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 1,200 parcels of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, weighing
Customs Hands 1.8 Tonnes of Cannabis to NDLEA as Ogun Border Seizures Hit ₦2.4bn
The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has handed over 1.878 tonnes of seized cannabis to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency,
FG Sets Up Panel to Probe 37 Deaths in NSCDC Custody, Suspends Officers
The Federal Government has constituted a 10-member independent committee to investigate the reported deaths of 37 people in the custody
NAFDAC Warns Against Local Alcoholic Concoctions as Odigbo Death Toll Rises to 48
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has issued an urgent warning against the consumption of