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NDLEA Arrests Saudi-Bound Wanted Drug Lord, Dismantles Lekki Drug Laboratory, Recovers 148.3kg of ‘Colorado’

By Erewunmi Peace The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 40-year-old wanted drug kingpin, Yussuf Abayomi Azeez, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, while attempting to board a flight to Saudi Arabia for the lesser Hajj (Umrah). According to a statement by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, […]

Death Served Fresh: Nigerian Senate Raises Alarm Over Toxic Substances in Food Supply

By Erewunmi Peace The Nigerian Senate has raised serious concerns over the widespread use of toxic chemicals in food preservation and processing across the country, warning that millions of Nigerians could be unknowingly consuming harmful substances every day. The alarm follows investigations by the Senate Committee on Health, Agriculture, and Trade, which revealed that many […]

NFSS Debunks Viral Claim of 30,000 Recruitment Nationwide

By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS) has dismissed reports circulating online that it is recruiting 30,000 operatives across the country, describing the claim as false and misleading. In a statement released by the agency’s spokesperson, the NFSS clarified that it is not currently conducting any nationwide recruitment exercise, warning Nigerians to ignore […]

Soludo Clears All 21 LGAs, Wins Anambra Governorship Election

By Erewunmi Peace The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), winner of the Anambra State Governorship Election after recording victory in all 21 local government areas of the state. Announcing the results on Sunday in Awka, the INEC Returning Officer confirmed that […]

Okonjo-Iweala Disowns Viral Post Criticising Tinubu Over Insecurity

By Erewunmi Peace Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has disowned a viral social media post that allegedly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over Nigeria’s security challenges. In a statement released on Saturday, Okonjo-Iweala described the circulating message as “fake and malicious,” clarifying that she did not author or endorse any […]

FG Under Fire for Allegedly Snubbing Christian Who Topped Permanent Secretary Interview

By Erewunmi Peace The Federal Government of Nigeria is facing backlash following allegations that a Christian candidate who topped the recent permanent secretary selection interview was overlooked in favour of another candidate. According to a statement by the Arewa Christians and Indigenous Pastors Association (ACIPA), the Christian candidate reportedly scored 83%, yet was not selected, […]

Will Not Retract” – Lawyer Omirhobo Dares Sheikh Gumi, Says ‘Let’s Meet in Court’ Over Alleged Defence of Terrorists

By Erewunmi Peace Human rights lawyer Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo has declared that he will not retract his comments about Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, following a defamation threat from the cleric. Sheikh Gumi, known for his controversial public statements on banditry and national security, recently demanded that Omirhobo withdraw his alleged defamatory remarks or face […]

Court Fixes November 20 for Judgment in Nnamdi Kanu’s Terrorism Trial

By Erewunmi Peace The Federal High Court, Abuja, has scheduled Thursday, November 20, 2025, for the delivery of judgment in the terrorism trial of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader Nnamdi Kanu. Presiding Judge James Omotosho announced the date after concluding that Kanu had forfeited his right to open his defence, having failed to act […]

Adeleke Blasts Aregbesola Over Claims to Unseat Him in 2026

By Erewunmi Peace A fresh political clash has erupted in Osun State as Governor Ademola Adeleke sharply criticised former governor Rauf Aregbesola, describing his eight-year tenure as the “worst in Osun’s history.” Adeleke’s remarks followed Aregbesola’s declaration that his party, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), is ready to take over Osun in the 2026 governorship […]

Customs Officers Give Bandits 7 Bags of Seized Rice to Escape Attack in Katsina

By Erewunmi Peace The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has confirmed that its operatives in Katsina State were forced to hand over seven bags of seized rice to heavily armed bandits in order to avoid being killed during a recent attack in the Dutsin-Ma area. The disclosure was made by Aliyu Mohammed, the National Coordinator of […]

Amnesty International Faults FG Over Rising Insecurity, Human Rights Abuses in South-East

By Erewunmi Peace Amnesty International has strongly criticised the Federal Government over what it describes as a growing wave of insecurity and human rights violations in Nigeria’s South-East region. In a newly released report titled “A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in South-East Nigeria,” the organisation revealed that at least 1,844 people were […]

Tinubu Approves Establishment of Federal University of Science and Technology in Lagos

By Erewunmi Peace President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new federal university in Lagos State, to be known as the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe. The approval followed the signing of the Federal University of Science and Technology, Epe (Establishment) Bill, 2025, which was announced by the President of […]