Army intercepts truck conveying illicit drugs along Lagos-Calabar coastal road
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 65 Battalion have intercepted a truck conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road following actionable intelligence from a credible source.
First Lady urges urgent investment in early childhood development as World Bank pledges partnership
First Lady of Nigeria, Oluremi Tinubu, said on Monday that investing in early childhood is essential to unlock the nation’s long-term human capital potential, and urged a coordinated, multi-sector response to scale up interventions.
Adeyemi Urges Tinubu To Set Up Independent Panel On ‘Presidential Council’ Scandal
Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claims to be the director-general of the disputed ‘Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council’ (PFIPC), has urged President Bola Tinubu to set up an independent panel to investigate the PFIPC controversy.
FG Suspends Planned WAEC, NECO Fee Hike
The Federal Government has suspended its proposed increase in registration fees for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council Senior School Certificate Examination (NECO SSCE), following public concerns over the move.
Makinde Receives Oyo Abductees, Promises To Take Charge Of Their Care, Rehabilitation
Governor Seyi Makinde has received the rescued teachers and pupils abducted from Ahoro Esienle and Yawota schools in Oriire Local Government Area.
NDLEA Arrests South African At Abuja Airport With 5.75kg Heroin Hidden In Luggage
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 38-year-old South African woman at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, after discovering 5.75 kilograms of heroin concealed in her luggage.
Lagos demolishes distressed structure
The Lagos State Building Control Agency on Saturday evacuated occupants of a distressed residential building at Akinyele Bus Stop in Abesan Estate the agency also commenced the demolition of the property after structural experts declared it unsafe for human habitation.
PFIPC: Tinubu under pressure to drop ICPC inquiry, order independent investigation
The controversy over alleged fake agency, Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, said to have been facilitated by Matthew Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claimed assistance from the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila
INEC makes U-turn, extends 2027 candidate submission deadline
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reversed its earlier position and extended the deadline for political parties to submit candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections.
Nigeria’s Flamingos Qualify For U-17 Women’s W/Cup After Victory Over Benin Republic
The Flamingos of Nigeria have clinched a ticket to the 2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup following a defeat of neighbours Benin Republic in the final round of qualifiers.