LAGOS— OPERATIVES of the Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force have uncovered a major drug trafficking syndicate in Lagos, seizing suspected illicit drugs estimated at ₦7.8 billion and arresting several suspects, including the alleged kingpin, Eke Henry Ifeanyi.

Ugbarajo Itsekiri Youths, UIY, has faulted the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over what it described as a violation of its own guidelines in the second proposal for the creation of new constituencies, wards and polling units in the Warri Federal Constituency. The youths alleged that INEC breached its guidelines, which prescribe a minimum of […]

Traditionally, every festive season, the cost of food items, particularly meat, soars.

As part of activities marking its 70th anniversary, the Nigerian Navy has held a medical outreach in coastal communities of Ondo State to promote goodwill, healthy living, and stronger ties with host communities.

Ogbodo, a United Kingdom-based strategy, management and leadership expert, spoke at the weekend while addressing journalists shortly after formally declaring his interest in the governorship race.

Ajara also said the Accord Party would serve as the platform for Hashim’s 2027 presidential bid and urged supporters across the state to rally behind the party.

•Says politicians focused on winning polls than crushing terrorists By Olayinka Latona IBADAN— THE Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN,  yesterday, warned that escalating terrorism, banditry and kidnappings across the country were pushing Nigerians to the edge. The Christian body also cautioned that growing frustration among citizens could spark dangerous consequences if urgent action is not taken. […]

Former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon has revealed how influential northern politicians, businessmen and establishment figures persuaded him to join Nigeria’s fiercely contested 1992 presidential race during the transition programme of former military president, Ibrahim Babangida, a political journey that ended in intimidation, isolation and defeat at the grassroots.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has placed the country on heightened Ebola alert, warning that Nigeria faces a high risk of Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, importation, amid worsening outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, and Uganda.

By Chioma Obinna The industrial crisis rocking the Delta State University Teaching Hospital, DELSUTH, on Friday deepened as doctors under the aegis of the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, warned of an impending indefinite strike over what they described as deteriorating hospital conditions, unpaid professional allowances and alleged intimidation of union leaders. The […]