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NDLEA intercepts large consignments of illicit drugs in 7 states

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted large consignments of illicit drugs in seven states across the country. The states include Lagos, Kano,...

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Russian foundation, African group partner on youth engagement

The Roscongress Foundation of Russia and African organisation, Jet Age Nation Builders (JANB), have signed a five-year cooperation agreement to promote youth engagement and...

POLITICS

2027: Don’t attack opposition parties – Otti warns supporters

Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has warned his supporters against attacking opposition parties or obstructing their campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. Otti gave...

PDP criticises planned  Lagos borehole crackdown

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government over its planned enforcement of borehole regulations. The party described the move as insensitive to residents’ water needs and economic realities, particularly amid inadequate public water supply across communities. In a statement on Sunday, the State  PDP Deputy Chairman, Elder Kayode Ogunbiyi, said the government’s threat to seal boreholes and prosecute operators drilling without...

Stop opposition politics, integrate with FG, Soludo tells South-East leaders

 ​‌‍​‌‍‍‍⁠⁠‍‌‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​ Stop opposition politics, integrate with FG, Soludo tells South-East leaders Politics Gov. Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has urged South-East political leaders to abandon opposition politics...

METRO

Railway pensioners appeal to Tinubu over unimplemented housing policy

 ​‌‍​‌‍‍‍⁠⁠‍‌‍‍​⁠⁠‌‌‌​ The Association of Nigerian Railway Senior Citizens (ANRSC) has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the non-implementation of the Federal Government’s...

FEC approves N631.3bn for 9 road projects nationwide

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N631.3 billion for nine road projects nationwide to improve connectivity, ease transportation and support economic growth. The Minister...

Coastal highway workers strike over alleged salary cuts, poor conditions

 ​‌‍​‌‍‍‍⁠⁠‍‌‌⁠​‌‍‍‍‌​ Protesting Hitech workers in Awi, Akamkpa LGA of Cross River over poor treatment by expatriates as they worked on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway  Highway Scores...

NATIONAL

FG pledges to pay workers N70,000 monthly transport allowance from November

The Federal Government will pay workers N70,000 monthly transport allowance for six months, beginning from November 2026, to cushion the effects of economic challenges. This...

Tinubu nominates 4 INEC national commissioners, 2 RECs

President Bola Tinubu has nominated four national commissioners and two resident electoral commissioners (RECs) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to fill vacancies...

Nigeria wins UN Human Rights Council seat with 172 votes

Nigeria has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2027. The country secured 172 votes during...

Special Eagles captain advocates end to temporary support, seeks national league

Captain of Nigeria’s Amputee Football National Team, Sarafadeen Oyeleke, has called on the Federal Government to establish a sustainable national league and athletes’ welfare...

Nigeria to present 21 athletes in 8 sports at Youth Olympics

Nigeria will compete in eight sports with 21 athletes at the forthcoming Youth Olympics, following the selection of events by the International Olympic Committee...

Kane wins 2026 Ballon d’Or, ends 25-year wait for England

Harry Kane has become the first English player in 25 years to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or after emerging victorious at Monday’s ceremony in...

OPINION

An agronomist, Dr. Oluwaseun Adesanmi, on Sunday, urged chairmen of Local...

Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Otun-Ekiti, Adesanmi said food inflation would not be severe if every LGA engaged in the...

Nigerian Democracy at 27: Experts seek reforms to unlock economic potential

Twenty-seven years after Nigeria returned to democratic governance, stakeholders across critical sectors of the economy say the next phase of the nation’s development must...

Expert wants improved border management in addressing Nigeria’s insecurity

An expert in trade operations, Dr Eugene Nweke, has urged the Federal Government to improve on border management and inter-agency collaboration to address the...

ENTERTAINMENT

Sanwo-Olu walks runway at Lagos Fashion Week

​‌‍​‌‍‍‍⁠⁠‍‌‍‍‍‍ Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday walked the runway at the 2026 Lagos Fashion Week, showcasing a collection by Nigerian...

Chinese film ‘The Shadow’s Edge’ emerges overall best film at 23rd...

 ​‌‍​‌‍‍‍⁠⁠‍‌‌‌​‌⁠​‌‌​ Film Chinese film ‘The Shadow’s Edge’ has emerged topmost winner and received the coveted Golden Jury Award (Overall Best Film) at the 23rd edition...

Burna Boy headlines NFL’s first regular-season game in France

Nigerian Afrobeats singer Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, headlined the halftime show at the National Football League’s (NFL) first regular-season game in...

CELEBRITIES

Ooni, welcomes baby girl with Olori Oluwatosin

 The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has welcomed the birth of a baby girl with his wife, Olori Oluwatosin Ogunwusi. This is contained...

Cardi B, Super Eagles goalkeeper Okoye spark dating rumours.

  American rapper Cardi B and Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye  have sparked  speculation about their relationship after they were spotted having dinner together in...

Fans celebrate Nollywood veteran Kate Henshaw at 55.

Fans of iconic Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw have celebrated her birthday as she marks 55. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the ace...

CRIME

EFCC busts 4 illegal lithium plants, nabs 14 Chinese, Nigerian

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 14 Chinese and one Nigerian at four illegal lithium processing plants in the...

Customs seizes contraband worth N79.8m in Adamawa

 ​‌‍​‌‍‍‍⁠⁠‍‌​⁠‌⁠‌⁠‍‌​ Customs seizes contraband worth N79.8m in Adamawa Contraband Nigeria Customs Services (NCS) Adamawa/Taraba Command has intercepted contrabands with aggregate Duty Paid Value (DPV) worth N79.857...

Police detain 4 over suspected killing of policeman, civilian in Rivers

The Police Command in Rivers says it has apprehended four persons over alleged involvement in the killing of a police inspector and a civilian...

LAW & JUSTICE

Yobe senatorial ticket: Court reserves judgment in suit seeking to sack...

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday reserved judgment in a suit seeking to void the emergence of former Senate President, Ahmad Lawan,...

Court adjourns suit against Army over alleged N1.26bn houseboat debt

The Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has adjourned until Nov. 9, a suit over an alleged N1.26 billion debt owed to some...

Court dismisses suit seeking registration of new political party

The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to compel Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register a political association as...

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