NDLEA intercepts N5bn Loud, codeine consignments at ports
By Kingsley Omonobi LAGOS — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted consignments of Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, and codeine-based cough syrup with a combined street value of more than N5 billion at the Apapa, Tin Can Island and Onne ports. The agency said the seizures followed intelligence gathering and tracking […]
Probe ₦94.4bn allegedly diverted, unremitted oil funds, SERAP tells Tinubu
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Bola Tinubu “to direct the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), Abuja and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) to urgently account for over ₦94.4 billion in public funds reportedly diverted, unremitted, unaccounted for or irregularly spent.” The grave allegations are documented in […]
CityBoy records 150,000 members in Ogun, targets 500,000 by 2027
Sulaimon said the movement had recorded over 150,000 active members within a month of commencing its membership drive, describing the figure as a foundation for expanding its grassroots network.
El-Rufai paying for what he did to others, Tinubu an ingrate — Galadima
Galadima described El-Rufai’s decision to return as an act of bravery, given what he characterised as the ruling All Progressives Congress’ determination to retain power.
Weak oversight threatens Nigeria’s democracy — Kawu
By Hadiza Yusuf KANO — Senator Abdulrahman Kawu Sumaila, representing Kano South Senatorial District, has identified weak legislative oversight as one of the major challenges confronting Nigeria’s democracy. Kawu said effective oversight by the National and state assemblies was necessary to ensure proper use of public funds and hold government agencies accountable. The senator spoke […]
2027: ECOWAS to deploy youth observers for Nigeria polls
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it will deploy youth observers alongside its traditional election observation missions to monitor Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. Serigne Ka, Head of the ECOWAS Electoral Assistance Division, disclosed this in Abuja at the fifth edition of the Sectoral Reflection Series on Elections and Democracy, organised by the […]
