The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted large consignments of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, skunk, and opioids in multiple operations across the country, including at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, and in several northern states. In a statement on Sunday, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi said the seizures were made through coordinated operations…
As the 2027 general election draws closer, the All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and African Democratic Congress (ADC) have outlined their expectations for the next chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), stressing credibility, neutrality, and adherence to democratic values. The current INEC Chairman, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, who was first appointed…
The Nigeria Police Force has announced that nationwide enforcement of tinted glass permits will commence on October 2, 2025. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam. According to him, online registration for the permits is currently ongoing, and…
Niger Delta rights activist, Ann-Kio Briggs, has called for full disclosure of the agreement reached between Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and President Bola Tinubu prior to the lifting of the six-month emergency rule in the state. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Briggs insisted that Rivers people deserved to know the terms of the…
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa has congratulated Nigeria’s First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, OON, CON, on her 65th birthday. He described her as the ‘Mother of the Nation’ who has given so much of herself to the betterment of humanity and Nigeria through her boundless philanthropy and…
Mikel Arteta will assess whether Bukayo Saka, Ben White and Martin Odegaard will be fit enough to feature against Manchester City on Sunday following our final training session 24 hours earlier. Bukayo has been out of action since coming off against Leeds United four weeks ago, while Ben and Martin were also not part of…
The tireless Hungarian has been a standout performer in Liverpool’s fine start to the 2025-26 season, whether operating in his typical midfield role or deputising at right-back. As a result, the 24-year-old has received widespread acclaim for his form and versatility, though there is very little chance of such praise causing him to take his…
Curtis Jones is back in contention, the head coach confirmed, having missed the wins over Burnley and Atletico Madrid following the international break. The Reds will, though, still need to check on the condition of the players in training on Friday afternoon as they swiftly prepare for the Premier League clash with the Blues on…
Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi are being supported by the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) after being excluded from Chelsea’s senior squad so far this season. Both the attacker and defender, who signed for the Blues in 2022 and 2023 respectively, are currently training away from Enzo Maresca’s main group. The boss has already confirmed they do…
Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Mathew Hassan Kukah, has urged former President Goodluck Jonathan to be cautious as he weighs calls to contest the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Wednesday at the Democracy Dialogue of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation in Accra, Ghana, Kukah praised Jonathan’s 2015 conceding of defeat as a defining moment for Nigeria’s…
