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NDLEA Intercepts Massive Opioid Haul In Taraba, Arrests 75-Year-Old Drug Dealer In Ebonyi
As Nigeria's battle against illicit drugs intensifies, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have recorded major breakthroughs across several states, intercepting large consignments of...
Kainji Power Expansion Gains Momentum As TCN Approves Construction Of New 220MW Transmission Bays
Nigeria's efforts to strengthen electricity generation and improve power supply received a significant boost as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has granted Mainstream Energy Solutions...
World Food Safety Day: CAPPA Pushes For Tougher Food Policies As Diet-Related Diseases Rise
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As Nigeria grapples with a growing burden of hypertension, diabetes, obesity and other non-communicable diseases, health advocates are calling for urgent reforms to make the...
Child Trafficking, Kidnapping Now A National Emergency, SWS Cautions
The rising wave of child trafficking and kidnapping across Nigeria is fast becoming a major threat to the nation's future, with child rights advocates warning that urgent and coordinated action is...
Irabor Urges Nigerians To Tell Their Own Stories, Says Truth Must Be Documented
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A retired Nigerian military chief has made a compelling case for writers to take ownership of the nation's narrative, warning that untold stories risk being distorted...
Pan-African Parliament Mourns Death Of Angola Delegation Head Manuel Augusto
Africa’s parliamentary community is mourning the loss of a respected diplomat and advocate of continental unity, whose influence extended far beyond his home country of Angola.
The President of the Pan-African...
Police Rescue Abducted Mother, Twin Sons Unharmed In Ibadan Operation
Swift intelligence-led policing has once again demonstrated its value as operatives of the Nigeria Police Force successfully rescued an abducted woman and her twin sons without harm, three days after...
Glasgow 2026: Nigeria Targets Historic 20 Gold Medals At Commonwealth Games
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Nigeria is setting its sights on a record-breaking outing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with the National Sports Commission (NSC) unveiling an ambitious target of 20...
NISO Distances Itself From Fake ‘Nigeria National Grid’ X Account
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A misleading social media account posing as a source of information on Nigeria’s power grid has prompted a fresh warning from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), which says...
Troops Foil Multiple Kidnap Attempts, Rescue 16 Victims In Plateau and Kaduna
Swift military interventions have once again highlighted the growing importance of rapid response in tackling kidnapping and highway insecurity across Nigeria’s North-Central region.
Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have...
Unsafe Food Kills 1.5 Million People Yearly, Young Children Face Highest Risk - WHO
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A meal meant to nourish can sometimes become a silent threat, and young children are paying the highest price.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed...
Nigeria Police Mourn Former Enugu CP, AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the death of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Kanayo V. Uzuegbu, describing him as a distinguished officer whose more than three decades of service left...
Kano Police Crack Down On Dangerous Highway Roller Skating
Roller skating may be a popular pastime among young people, but when it moves from designated recreational spaces to busy highways, it quickly becomes a deadly gamble.
Authorities in Kano are now...
Democracy Day: FG Reaffirms Commitment To Unity, Democratic Governance
A quarter-century after Nigeria's return to democratic rule, the Federal Government says sustaining democracy requires not only strong institutions but also national unity, citizen participation and collective responsibility.
The Federal Government has...
Nigeria Intensifies War Against Terror As Tinubu Deploys Special Rescue Team
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As terrorists continue to target schools and vulnerable communities, the Federal Government says it is adopting a more aggressive and intelligence-driven strategy to defeat insecurity while accelerating plans...
Libya’s Lost Weapons Fuel Extremism In Nigeria, Sahel - UN Warns
A decade after the fall of Libya’s Muammar Gaddafi, weapons looted during the 2011 conflict are still fuelling insecurity across West Africa, with some ending up in the hands...
Band A Customers To Get Compensation For Power Shortfalls, Says NERC
Amid persistent electricity supply challenges, Nigeria's power regulator has directed distribution companies to compensate eligible Band A customers affected by generation shortfalls that disrupted promised service levels earlier this...
Court Backs Police In ₦2bn Asset Forfeiture, Affirms Investigative Powers
A major boost to Nigeria’s anti-financial crime efforts has emerged from the courts, with the police securing the permanent forfeiture of assets worth more than ₦2 billion and winning a...
Senate Backs FCC Push For Tribunal, Stronger Funding To Enforce Federal Character
As concerns grow over fairness in public sector recruitment and appointments, the Federal Character Commission (FCC) has secured Senate backing for stronger enforcement powers and improved funding to...
Security, Humanitarian Efforts Get Boost As OPHK Deepens Ties With Park Authorities, UN OCHA
As security agencies increasingly recognise the link between environmental protection and national security, the military in Nigeria’s North-East is strengthening partnerships aimed at denying terrorists safe...
TCN Maintenance To Disrupt Power Supply In Iwo, Bowen University For Seven Hours
Electricity consumers in Iwo and surrounding communities in Osun State will experience a temporary power outage today as the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) undertakes scheduled maintenance...
Julius Berger Completes Landmark Bodo-Bonny Road, Tinubu Approves Phase Two
After nearly a decade of construction across some of Nigeria's most challenging terrain, the historic Bodo-Bonny Road project in Rivers State has been completed, opening a new chapter for connectivity,...
NAU Engineering Faculty Seeks Stronger Partnership with NOCEN During Courtesy Visit To Provost
As higher institutions increasingly embrace collaboration to drive innovation and academic excellence, the Faculty of Engineering, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU), has moved to strengthen ties with Nwafor...
Nigeria Assumes Presidency Of Global Disarmament Conference, Prioritises Nuclear Security, Institutional Reform
In a significant boost to its growing role in global diplomacy, Nigeria has formally assumed the Presidency of the Conference on Disarmament (CD), the world's sole multilateral forum...
Court Halts Planned Abuja Demolition, Residents Warn FCTA Against Contempt Of Court
A legal battle over prime properties in Abuja's Wuse II district has intensified, with residents warning the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and its agencies against proceeding with...
Senate Passes Landmark Sugar Tax Reform Bill As CAPPA Urges Swift House Approval
As Nigeria grapples with a growing burden of non-communicable diseases, health advocates are intensifying calls for stronger policies aimed at reducing excessive sugar consumption and improving public...
Nigeria, Bangladesh Deepen Partnership On Energy, Trade and Security
As nations increasingly seek stronger economic and strategic alliances to navigate global uncertainties, Nigeria and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in key sectors including energy, trade, security and...
Foreign Affairs Ministry Mourns Veteran Diplomat Ambassador Beatrice Danladi
The loss of experienced diplomats often leaves a gap that extends beyond government institutions, affecting years of institutional knowledge, international relationships and national service.
This is the reality confronting Nigeria's diplomatic community...
Abia Emerges West Africa’s Para Badminton Hub As Association Hails Otti’s Sports Revolution
Abia State's growing reputation as a centre for para badminton in Africa received another boost as the Abia State Badminton Association (ABBA) declared the state the "home...
Nigeria, India Strengthen Defence, Security Ties, Push For Greater Global South Cooperation
As global security challenges become increasingly complex, Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic cooperation in defence, security, technology and sustainable development.
This commitment was reinforced...
