NDLEA Foils Drug Smuggling Attempts Hidden in Food at MMIA, Arrests Key Suspects
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully blocked several attempts to smuggle illegal drugs through two of Nigeria’s busiest airports. In coordinated operations at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in Abuja, NDLEA agents intercepted large shipments of hard drugs bound for destinations such […]
Lagos State Government Issues Safety Warning to Residents
As the year draws to a close, Mr. Lanre Mojola, the Director General of the Lagos State Safety Commission, is calling on all Lagosians to be extra cautious about their safety, especially as the weather gets hotter and drier. Mr. Mojola reminded everyone that safety should always come first. He emphasized that as long as […]
Tinubu Travels to Brazil for G20 Leadership Summit
President Bola Tinubu is set to travel to Brazil for the 19th G20 Leaders’ Summit, which will be held from November 18 to 19 in Rio de Janeiro. The summit brings together leaders from the world’s largest economies, including the European Union and African Union. It’s hosted by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, […]
Nigeria Pays $1.36bn to IMF and Other Creditors – DMO Report
The Nigerian government spent a staggering $1.36 billion on servicing its debts in the first six months of 2024. This amount is over 200% higher than the $431.23 million spent during the same period in 2023, according to the Debt Management Office (DMO). This sharp increase in debt servicing costs has been attributed to rising […]
Edwin Clark Addresses CJN and IGP on Rivers Crisis
The crisis in Rivers State has drawn national attention, and Edwin Clark, leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has stepped forward to demand action. In an open letter to the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, Clark emphasized the importance of fairness, accountability, […]
Ologbondiyan Warns: Damagum’s Leadership Could Weaken PDP After Ondo Election
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nigeria’s leading opposition party, is at a crossroads. Kola Ologbondiyan, former National Publicity Secretary of the party, has voiced serious concerns about the future of the PDP under the leadership of its Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum. Ologbondiyan believes that if urgent action is not taken to elect a […]