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NDLEA arrests Nigerian-British grandma with 13kg …
TheNational Drug Law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA) has arrested a 67-year-old Nigerian-British grandma following the discovery of 13kg of cocaine in her luggage at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. This was contained in a statement issued by the Director, Media and Advocac...
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Bandits kill nine farmers, abduct many …
Again, tragedy struck the Birnin-Gwari Emirate ofKaduna State, Saturday afternoon, when armed bandits attacked local communities, killing at least nine farmers and abandoning an unspecified number of villagers. The attacks reportedly began around 3 p.m., when local peasants were tending to their cro...
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Wimbledon: Nigerian teenager Ogunsakin makes history …
For the first time in more than three decades, Nigeria will once again be represented in the singles draw at Wimbledon. History was made in London this week as Aurum Tennis Academy star and Nigeria’s brightest tennis prospect, Oluwaseun “The Shark” Ogunsakin, secured qualification for theWimbledon J...
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World Cup Qualifier: D’Tigers thrash Rwanda …
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team,D’Tigers, produced another commanding display on Sunday, defeating Rwanda 106-62 to complete a flawless qualifying window and secure passage to the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers. The emphatic victory ensured Nigeria finished t...
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Nigerian govt not operating “shadow budget” …
The Federal Government has dismissed claims that it spent more than ₦8 trillion outside the approved budget, insisting that it does not operate a “shadow budget” and that all public expenditures are carried out within the framework of the Constitution and relevant laws. In a statement issued on Sund...
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NDLEA arrests Nigerian-British grandma with 13kg cocaine, recovers large tramadol consignments
UnverifiedTheNational Drug Law Enforcement Agency(NDLEA) has arrested a 67-year-old Nigerian-British grandma following the discovery of...
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Bandits kill nine farmers, abduct many in Kaduna attacks
UnverifiedAgain, tragedy struck the Birnin-Gwari Emirate ofKaduna State, Saturday afternoon, when armed bandits attacked local...
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Wimbledon: Nigerian teenager Ogunsakin makes history with Grand Slam qualification
UnverifiedFor the first time in more than three decades, Nigeria will once again be represented...
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World Cup Qualifier: D’Tigers thrash Rwanda to complete perfect qualifying window
UnverifiedNigeria’s senior men’s basketball team,D’Tigers, produced another commanding display on Sunday, defeating Rwanda 106-62 to...
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Nigerian govt not operating “shadow budget” – Finance Minister
UnverifiedThe Federal Government has dismissed claims that it spent more than ₦8 trillion outside the...
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Curfew imposed as fighting escalates in Niger LGA
UnverifiedFighting between Kamuku farmers and Fulani herders has escalated to Kagara, the administrative headquarters of...
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FG has recruited 37,000 health workers since 2023 – Official
UnverifiedThe federal government has recruited no fewer than 37,000 health workers across its health institutions...
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SFH identifies critical family planning gaps in Abia, Akwa Ibom
UnverifiedThe Society for Family Health (SFH) has identified shortages of essential commodities, service delivery tools,...
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Insurgents stage attacks across Mali, army says situation under control
UnverifiedInsurgents in Mali on Saturday staged attacks in five locations, including a northern town where...
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Rescue operation ongoing to free kidnapped Oyo students – Army Chief
UnverifiedThe Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Waidi Shaibu, says troops are making significant progress towards...
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Wimbledon 2026: Alexandra Eala stuns defending champion Iga Swiatek
UnverifiedDefending champion Iga Swiatek crashed out of Wimbledon stunningly on Saturday, as Philippines star Alexandra...
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World Cup: Ancelotti unfazed by Haaland threat as Brazil prepare for Norway clash
UnverifiedBrazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed suggestions that his side requires a special tactical...
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Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi claims sensational Diamond League win, equals national record
UnverifiedNigeria’s sprint sensation, Kayinsola Ajayi, announced his arrival on the biggest stage of international athletics...
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World Cup: Mbappé sends France into last eight to face Morocco
UnverifiedFrance defeated Paraguay 1-0 in their Round of 16 match at the 2026 FIFA World...
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How fake agency ‘DG’ Adeyemi outsmarted federal officials to secure CBN accounts, office space
UnverifiedA trail of correspondence between top government agencies and the disowned Director-General of the non-existent...
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Alake warns mining firms over host community agreements, threatens licence revocation
UnverifiedThe Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has warned mining companies operating in Nigeria...
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Xenophobia: Two more Nigerians killed in South Africa
UnverifiedTwo more Nigerians have been killed in South Africa as the violent attacks and harassment...
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Fake Agency Scandal: Adeyemi deactivates social media accounts, websites
UnverifiedThe disowned director-general of the non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, has...
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Bandits abduct nine travellers on Katsina road
UnverifiedSuspected bandits on Friday evening blocked the Bakori–Guga road in Katsina State and abducted at...
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Ex-police IGP, Suleiman Abba, joins PDP
UnverifiedFormer Inspector General of Police (IGP), Suleiman Abba, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress...
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