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  NDLEA vows to crush drug cartels THE Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has vowed to sustain the agency’s crackdown on drug cartels. Marwa said the agency would dismantle criminal networks and ...

  Fleeing celebrity drug kingpin arrested as NDLEA smashes cocaine cartel The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a self-styled luxury goods dealer and social media influencer, as he attempted to flee the country. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer ...

  NFF Sack Super Falcons Technical Crew After World Cup Miss The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has ordered the Super Falcons’ technical crew to step down with immediate effect following the team’s disappointing 2026 campaign. The federation announced the decision ...

  2026 World Wrestling Championships: NWF sets up training camp in U.S. THE Nigerian Wrestling Federation (NWF) has announced plans to establish a training camp in Iowa State University in the U.S., in preparation for the forthcoming 2026 World Wrestling ...

  Barcelona agree £65m deal to sign Rodri from Man City BARCELONA have agreed a deal to sign Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City for about £65m. The 30-year-old, who won the Ballon d’Or in 2024, is set to sign ...

  Cameroon win first WAFCON title CAMEROON’S Indomitable Lionesses on Sunday won their first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after defeating debutants Malawi 3-0 in the final in Rabat, Morocco. Cameroon produced a dominant first-half display at the ...

  INEC, security agencies passed Osun election key test – YIAGA Africa AN election observation group, YIAGA Africa, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for their professional conduct during Saturday’s Osun governorship election. The Chairman ...

  El-Rufai sues ICPC for allegedly denying his family access to him FORMER Gov. Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has filed a fresh N10 billion suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). The ex-governor instituted ...

  IPAC congratulates Adeleke over Osun governorship election victory THE Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has congratulated Sen. Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the Saturday governorship election in Osun, describing the outcome as a significant win for the entire state. This is contained ...

  Atiku congratulates Adeleke, says Osun poll is forerunner of 2027 general elections  ATIKU Abubakar, former vice president of Nigeria and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke and the voters in Osun State ...

  Take NNPCL to capital market, expert urges FG AN energy development economist, Prof. Ken Ife, has called on President Bola Tinubu to take the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPCL) to the capital market. The expert made the call ...

  Why I chose to be Obi’s running mate – Kwankwaso VICE-Presidential Candidate of National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, says his decision to be running mate to Mr Peter Obi in the 2027 election is for national balance, ...

  We’re studying Osun election results — APC THE All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun says its leadership is currently studying the results of Saturday’s governorship election. This is contained in a statement by the APC Director of Media and ...

  Troops kill 5 terrorists, nab 9 IPOB/ESN suspects, intercept political thugs TROOPS of the Nigerian Army have killed five terrorists, rescued abductees and arrested several suspects in intelligence-led operations across the country. This is contained in an operational update ...

  NDLEA arrests India-bound bizman with cocaine, recovers N3.6b Colos, codeine THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA has arrested a 48-year-old businessman at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos, while heading to New Delhi, India, with 1.550 ...

  UNIOSUN VC congratulates Adeleke on re-election, hails Osun voters  THE Vice-Chancellor of Osun University (UNIOSUN, Prof. Odunayo Adebooye, has congratulated Gov. Ademola Adeleke on his re-election for a second term in office, hailing the mandate and its democratic significance ...

  NGF congratulates Gov. Adeleke on re-election THE Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has congratulated Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun on his re-election, describing his victory as a reflection of the confidence reposed in his leadership by the people of the ...

  2007: I’m not bothered about ‘spare tyre’ tag for vice-presidents – Kwankwaso VICE-Presidential Candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso, says he is not bothered about the treatment of vice-presidents as ‘spare tyres’ by their principals. Kwankwaso, ...

  SOME traders and residents in Lagos have expressed relief over the gradual drop in tomato prices across major markets. They said the development had made the commodity more affordable, although some consumers still considered the prices relatively high. The ...

  THE Nigerian Navy, under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, has disrupted three illegal refining sites in Rivers, recovering approximately 85,000 ltrs of products suspected to be illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil. This is contained in an operational report by the Director ...

  Avoid over-processed foods, drinks —Food scientist urges Nigerians  A food scientist in the Federal Ministry of Health, Dr Kafayat Adebayo, has warned Nigerians to avoid consumption of over-processed and ultra-processed foods in order to safeguard their health. Adebayo, the Oyo State Coordinator, Port Health Services, ...

  Tinubu says Adeleke’s victory fitting assurance democracy will continue to flourish in Nigeria PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke in the just-concluded Osun election is a fitting assurance that democracy will continue to flourish ...

  Obi hails Adeleke’s re-election as Osun governor THE presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi has congratulated Gov. Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, describing this historic victory as a highly important democratic achievement for Nigeria. Obi, ...

  2027: Tinubu’s Future Bright in Osun, Says Orji Kalu Former Governor of Abia State and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has declared that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s prospects in Osun State are “very bright” ...

  Nigeria targets local production of cancer equipment by 2030 – Salako NIGERIA is targeting technology transfer and local production of radiotherapy and imaging equipment by 2030 to strengthen cancer care, Dr Iziaq Salako has said. The Minister of State ...