Drug explosion looms in Africa by 2030, Nigeria at centre — Marwa
By Chioma Obinna Stakeholders in Nigeria’s anti-drug campaign have raised fresh alarm over the escalating substance abuse crisis, warning that Africa could witness a 40 per cent rise in drug use by 2030 if urgent preventive action is not taken. The warning came on Thursday in Lagos during a media capacity-building programme organised by the […]
Plateau Assembly pledges legislative backing for state police
The Plateau State House of Assembly has declared its readiness to provide legislative backing for the establishment of state police, assuring that the proposed bill will receive priority attention once formally presented.
Missing presidential approval document delaying N36bn entitlement payment — Ex-Nigeria Airways workers
By Nnasom David A four-man delegation of concerned elders representing former Nigeria Airways workers has revealed that the delay in releasing the approved N36 billion final tranche of their entitlements is linked to the inability of relevant authorities to locate the required presidential approval document. The delegation disclosed this following a fact-finding visit to Abuja […]
FG reassures Oyo, South-West on security, promises safe return of Oriire kidnap victims
The Federal Government has reassured residents of Oyo State and the South-West that it is intensifying efforts to tackle insecurity, including banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes, while working to secure the safe return of victims abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Why airlines’re not passing fuel cost increases to passengers – United Nigeria Airlines
United Nigeria Airlines, UNA, Thursday, disclosed that domestic airlines are yet to experience a major decline in the prices of aviation fuel, also known as Jet-A1, despite expectations that costs would ease following the reopening of Strait of Hormuz.
Police debunk bomb scare in Mushin, confirm mechanical explosion
The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed fears of a terrorist attack or improvised explosive device (IED) following an explosion that occurred on June 22, 2026, at No. 19 Way Street, Mushin, Lagos.
