Reps committee step up fight against drug abuse
The House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee on Drugs and Illicit Trafficking has intensified efforts to curb substance abuse in Nigeria, pledging stronger legislative backing and deeper collaboration with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC.
One dead, 11 injured after Iranian missiles hit UAE airports
Abu Dhabi Airports confirmed that four people were injured after an “incident” at Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Bangladesh voices deep concern over escalating Middle East conflict
Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday said Dhaka re-emphasised the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of every country in the region.
MMIA INFERNO: How ‘50-year-old’ sprinklers saved the day — Director of Airport Operations, FAAN
On Monday, February 23, 2025, a fire gutted the Old Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos, also known as Terminal I,…
APC chieftain condemns Otti over verbal assault of Journalist
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress APC in Abia State, Prince Paul Ikonne has slammed Governor Alex Otti for what he characterized as his “dictatorial outburst” against a journalist during a recent media briefing. The criticism followed an incident where the governor labeled a reporter’s inquiry into transparency and economic […]
APC chieftain condemns Gov Otti over verbal assault of journalist
The criticism followed an incident where the governor labelled a reporter’s inquiry into transparency and economic accountability as “irresponsible” and “stupid.”
Police detain two suspects, recover stolen truck cabin in Nasarawa
The Police Command in Nasarawa State has detained two suspected vehicle thieves and recovered a stolen truck cabin in the Mararaba area of the state.
2027: S’South backing for Amaechi not binding — ADC Vice Chair
By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA – Support expressed for the 2027 presidential ambition of former Rivers State governor, Rotimi Amaechi, at the South-South leadership meeting of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is not binding on party stakeholders in the zone, the party’s National Vice Chairman (South-South), Usani Uguru Usani, has clarified. In simple terms, the party […]
NDLEA arrests wanted drug lord after 13 years in hiding
According to the NDLEA, ‘The drug lord was first arrested in 2013 over the shipment of cocaine into Nigeria and was subsequently arraigned.
Lekki-Ajah Exp rehabs: Lagos warns against unapproved gated streets
Osiyemi stressed that gates or barriers on public roads must remain fully open for public use from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily.
TCN notifies of planned outage to restring Benin-Ajaokuta 330 KV transmission line
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) and residents of Oluku, Egba, and the Ihovbor environs will experience power outages for up to 10 hours daily in March, according to the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Benin Region. Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, disclosed this in a notification issued in Abuja on Sunday. She […]
