NDLEA intercepts 100 wraps of meth from okada rider, seizes N10.3bn cannabis at Lagos port
…Agency arrests South African woman for alleged heroin trafficking with son as cover By Kingsley Omonobi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a 48-year-old commercial motorcycle rider, Onyechere Daniel Chinadufor, for allegedly ingesting 100 wraps of methamphetamine following his arrival at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The suspect […]
ADC chieftain urges Tinubu to resign over insecurity
By Demola Akinyemi ILORIN — A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kwara State and former Nigerian Ambassador to Japan, Prof. Gana Isa, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resign, alleging that the administration has failed in its constitutional responsibility to protect the lives and property of Nigerians. Speaking with journalists […]
Igbo Leaders of Thought warn against weakening opposition, urge judiciary to safeguard democracy
By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — The Igbo Leaders of Thought (ILT), a socio-political group comprising intellectuals, traditional rulers and other stakeholders from the South-East, has expressed concern over what it described as the weakening of opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that a vibrant opposition is essential for democratic governance. In a […]
Candidates’ List: INEC extends deadline to July 14
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: The Independent National Electoral Commission INEC has extended the deadline for submission of lists of candidates for the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly Elections by political parties, moving the cut-off from Saturday, July 11, 2026, to midnight on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. In a statement issued by the National Commissioner and […]
FG increases WAEC, NECO registration fees to N50,000
The examinations are conducted for internal candidates who are finishing their Senior Secondary School education. WAEC just finished this year’s exam a few weeks ago, while NECO’s is ongoing.
FREED OYO SCHOOL CHILDREN:Medical checks must include mental evaluation, NMA warns
By Chioma Obinna The release of the Oyo schoolchildren after more than 50 days in captivity has once again brought to the fore the often-overlooked physical and psychological toll of kidnapping. While the return of victims is widely celebrated, medical experts warn that freedom from captivity does not necessarily mark the end of their ordeal. Sunday […]
