NDLEA Arrests Two Octogenarians, Others in Nationwide Drug Crackdown
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested two elderly men, aged 83 and 78, alongside several other suspects in a series of coordinated anti-drug operations across multiple states. In a statement issued on Sunday, the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said the arrests were made following intelligence-led raids targeting illicit drug […]
Nigeria Records N5.13tn Oil Revenue Windfall Amid Global Price Surge
Nigeria recorded an estimated N5.13tn windfall in oil revenue within two months, driven largely by a sharp rise in global crude prices linked to tensions between the United States and Iran. The surge pushed earnings far above the Federal Government’s 2026 budget assumptions, which were based on a benchmark oil price of $64.85 per barrel, […]
Motorists in Abuja Decry Rising Petrol Prices, Demand Urgent Government Intervention
Motorists in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have intensified calls for urgent government action following a fresh surge in petrol prices, which they say is worsening economic hardship and disrupting transportation across Abuja. Findings by the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday show that fuel prices have risen significantly in recent weeks. While petrol previously […]
Kwara Police Vow Justice After Deadly Camp Attack
The Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Ojo Adekimi, has pledged to deploy operational, intelligence, and tactical resources to track down those responsible for the attack on a Police Mobile Force camp in Tenebo, Kaiama Local Government Area. At least three police officers were killed in the Saturday assault, while several others sustained injuries. Condemning […]
2027: APC coalition endorse BOB for Kwara Governor
A former Speaker of the Kwara State House of Assembly, Right Honourable Benjamin Issa Ezekiel on Saturday joined other stakeholders from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to endorse the governorship ambition of Hon. Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa in the forthcoming 2027 general election. While the former Speaker represented Kwara North Senatorial District, a former Legal Adviser […]
Nigeria Summons South African Envoy Over Attacks
The Federal Government has summoned South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner following renewed reports of anti-foreigner protests and attacks targeting Nigerians and their businesses in South Africa. In a statement on Saturday, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, said the envoy has been invited to a high-level meeting scheduled for Monday, […]
Olubadan Advocates Community Policing to Tackle Insecurity
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has renewed his call for the adoption of community policing as a key strategy to address insecurity across Nigeria. The monarch made the appeal at a luncheon organised by the Olubadan Palace in honour of participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC 19, 2026) […]
BREAKING….Bala Mohammed Defects to APM, Eyes Senate Seat
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), following weeks of political consultations and internal party tensions. The governor announced his move on Saturday at the Government House in Bauchi, ending weeks of speculation about his political future amid the ongoing leadership crisis within […]
ADC Faces Tough Choice Over 2027 Presidential Candidate
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is grappling with internal tensions over selecting a single presidential candidate for the 2027 election, despite a recent Supreme Court ruling that cleared the party to remain on the ballot. The decision has exposed divisions within the party, with multiple high-profile aspirants and competing interests threatening to complicate the process. […]
US Moves to Tie Nigeria Aid to Security Progress
The United States House Appropriations Committee has approved a proposal to withhold 50 per cent of U.S. aid to Nigeria unless the country demonstrates measurable progress in addressing insecurity, protecting civilians, and ensuring accountability. The measure is part of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programmes appropriations bill, which outlines […]
