A pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked Venezuela have killed at least 164 people, the country’s leader said, yesterday as residents searched for loved ones trapped under rubble after many buildings were flattened within minutes.

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tourism development, regional economic integration and infrastructure renewal, describing the reopening of the remodelled Premier Hotel in Ibadan as evidence of the impact of strategic investment, public-private collaboration and heritage preservation.

Calls for a more inclusive and action-driven energy transition took centre stage at The Future Conference (TFC) 2026, as stakeholders urged the Federal Government to enact legislation on energy justice while launching a clean cooking initiative aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable Nigerians. Held at the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, the […]

By Adeola Badru The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has called for a technology-driven and multi-stakeholder approach to tackle Nigeria’s growing drug abuse and illicit trafficking challenge, warning that criminal networks are increasingly exploiting digital platforms and sophisticated methods to expand the illicit drug trade. The agency made the call on Friday during the […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Sokoto State Command, has expressed concern over the growing threat of illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse, disclosing that it seized 3,910.564 kilograms and litres of illicit substances and arrested 599 suspects between June 2025 and June 2026.