Oyo Agency Seizes Motorcycles in Street Trading Crackdown
The Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA) has intensified its enforcement operations against illegal street activities, seizing 10 motorcycles and arresting several offenders during a clearance exercise at Eleyele Market. The operation forms part of the agency’s broader efforts to curb illegal street trading and keep public walkways and roads free from obstruction […]
NDLEA Seeks Skills Training Support for Rehabilitated Drug Users
The Abia State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has called for stronger collaboration with the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) to support the reintegration of individuals recovering from drug abuse through skills acquisition and employment opportunities. The NDLEA State Commander, Chilee Chigbu, made the appeal during a visit to the Abia […]
Elon Musk’s ‘APC’ Tweet Sparks Reactions Among Nigerians
A post by Elon Musk has triggered widespread reactions among Nigerian social media users after many misinterpreted his reference to “APC” in a tweet describing the Tesla Cybertruck. Musk, the CEO of Tesla, wrote on X (formerly Twitter) that the Cybertruck “is an APC from the future,” referring to its resemblance to an Armoured Personnel […]
NDLEA Arrests Doctor, Ivorian Over Cocaine Trafficking
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested an Ivorian national and a Nigerian medical doctor over their alleged involvement in cocaine trafficking. NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi said the Ivorian suspect, Gohouri Michael, 41, was arrested at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport while undergoing outward clearance for an Ethiopian Airlines flight to […]
UK Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s
The United Kingdom government is considering introducing a ban on social media use for children under 16 as part of broader efforts to address concerns about excessive screen time and online safety. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the proposal is being examined during ongoing consultations on regulating children’s access to platforms such as Instagram and […]
OAU Students Begin 72-Hour Lecture Boycott Over Transport
Students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, have declared a 72-hour lecture boycott to protest what they described as an inadequate and poorly implemented campus transportation system linked to recently donated vehicles. The boycott, scheduled to run from April 14 to April 16, 2026, was announced in a resolution by the Students’ Union Government (SUG) […]
NEC Rejects AI Evidence in Impersonation Probe
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will not rely on artificial intelligence outputs or screenshots as evidence in its ongoing investigation into alleged digital impersonation involving its chairman. INEC’s Director of ICT, Lawrence Bayode, disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, while responding to resurfaced social media posts linked to […]
Oborevwori Unveils Cubana Millennium City Project
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Sunday attended the 51st birthday celebration of businessman Obi Cubana, during which the Signature Home within the Cubana Millennium City project was officially unveiled in Asaba. The event, held at the project site in Delta State, attracted government officials, business leaders and investors, underscoring growing interest in the multi-use development project. […]
Structural Engineers Warn of Earthquake Risks in Nigeria
The Nigerian Institution of Structural Engineers has raised concerns about Nigeria’s vulnerability to earthquake-related damage, warning that major cities including Lagos, Ibadan, Abeokuta and Benin City could face heightened risk due to weak structural preparedness. A former president of the institution, Olushola Sanni, said many buildings across the country were constructed without adequate engineering oversight […]
Gaiya Urges Govt to Boost Refinery Competition
A former member of the House of Representatives, Godfrey Ali Gaiya, has said Aliko Dangote will continue to play a dominant role in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector unless the Federal Government strengthens competition by ensuring state-owned refineries become operational. Gaiya, a geologist and public affairs analyst, said Dangote, as a private investor, would naturally […]
