Abuja: The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has emphasized the necessity of a multi-sectoral approach in combating substance abuse. Speaking at a Thanksgiving Service held at the African Chur…
NDLEA Arrests Two Elderly Men for Selling Drugs to Students in Umuahia
Abuja: The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended two grandfathers, aged 84 and 75, for allegedly distributing illicit drugs to teenage students in Umuahia, Abia. The arrests were made following investigations into drug activitie…
Private Security Team Rescues Kidnap Victim and Arrests Two Suspects in Ondo
Ondo: Gallery Security Services Limited (GSSL), a private security outfit operating in Ondo State, has successfully rescued a 37-year-old woman, Mrs. Morenike Falona, from her kidnappers and apprehended two suspects involved in the abduction. The Secu…
NDLEA Arrests 75-Year-Old Grandma and Two Couples in Major Drug Raids Across Nigeria
Lagos: The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully apprehended a 75-year-old grandmother and two couples during a series of coordinated operations targeting illicit drug activities across the states of Oyo, Lagos, and Ekiti. Thes…
Agric Fund Distributes 100,800 Bags of Fertiliser to North-West Farmers
Kaduna: The National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) has commenced the distribution of 100,800 bags of fertiliser to 25,200 smallholder farmers in Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, and Jigawa States. NADF Executive Secretary, Mohammed Ibrahim, disclo…
FULafia Appoints New Director for Centre for Artificial Intelligence
Lafia: The management of the Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) has appointed renowned academic, Associate Prof. Mohammed Abubakar Mohammed, as the new Director of its Centre for Artificial Intelligence (CAI). The appointment was announced in the i…
Access Bank Launches Auto Fest to Boost Vehicle Ownership in Nigeria
Lagos: Access Bank Plc has unveiled a vehicle financing initiative aimed at addressing the high cost of ownership and improving access to mobility for individuals and businesses through flexible financing solutions. The initiative, tagged Access Auto …
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Monterrey: Tunisia suffered a 4-0 defeat to Japan in their second Group F match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico, on Saturday.
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Sickle Cell: Stakeholders Seek Improved Care, Curative Research Funding
Lagos: A Coalition of Sickle Cell NGOs has called for increased healthcare funding, improved access to treatment, enhanced research, and stronger support systems for people living with sickle cell disorder. The stakeholders made the call during a Red …
Sickle Cell: Stakeholders Seek Improved Care, Curative Research Funding
Lagos: A Coalition of Sickle Cell NGOs has called for increased healthcare funding, improved access to treatment, enhanced research, and stronger support systems for people living with sickle cell disorder. The stakeholders made the call during a Red …
Sickle Cell: Stakeholders Seek Improved Care, Curative Research Funding
Lagos: A Coalition of Sickle Cell NGOs has called for increased healthcare funding, improved access to treatment, enhanced research, and stronger support systems for people living with sickle cell disorder. The stakeholders made the call during a Red …
Ekiti 2026: Oyebanji Emerges Winner with 319,224 Votes
Ado-ekiti: The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Saturday’s governorship election in Ekiti, Gov. Biodun Oyebanji, has emerged winner with 319,224 votes. Oyebanji defeated his closest rival and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Part…
APC’s Faduyile Wins Ondo South Senatorial By-Election
Okitipupa: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Prof. Dayo Faduyile of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election conducted on Saturday. INEC Returning Officer, Prof…
Jonathan Seeks Reform of Global Governance Structures
Abuja: Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for a major reform of global governance structures, particularly the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), to reflect contemporary world realities and maintain global peace. Jonathan, who is the C…
Ekiti 2026: Oyebanji Hails Massive Voter Turnout, Peaceful Conduct
Abuja: Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has commended voters for their massive participation during Saturday’s governorship election in the state. Oyebanji spoke with newsmen shortly after casting his vote at Ward 006, unit 003, Oyebanji’s compound, Okel…
Abuja: Africa’s leading virtual cinema platform, Circuits, has announced a landmark partnership with Sozo Films and Mount Zion Film Productions for the nationwide cinema release of ‘Agbara Nla: The Return’, on Oct. 1. The release will mark the revival…
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NDPC Plans Review of Data Protection Act to Address AI and Emerging Technologies
Abuja: The National Commissioner of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has announced plans to review the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) to address emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), roboti…
NUJ Names DSS Boss ‘Man of the Year’ Over Media-Security Ties
Abuja: The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has named and honoured the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Mr Adeola Ajayi, as ‘Man of the Year’. This is contained in a statement by the National President of the NUJ, Mr Alhas…
Caregivers in Federal Capital Territory Advocate for Discipline as a Teaching Tool
Abuja: Some children’s caregivers in the Federal Capital Territory have emphasized the need to view discipline as a tool for teaching and guidance rather than punishment when raising responsible and godly children. The caregivers, which consisted of p…
Refugee Commission and NGO Inaugurate Medical Outreach for Abuja IDPs
Abuja: The National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), in collaboration with the One World Initiative for Sustainable Development, has launched a medical outreach programme aimed at providing healthcare servic…
FG Seeks Action Against Sexual Violence
Abuja: The Federal Government has called for a whole-of-society approach to ending conflict-related sexual violence, urging stakeholders to strengthen prevention, protection, and accountability measures to safeguard vulnerable populations across affec…
Sickle Cell Day: Alimosho General Hospital Offers Free Screening, Awareness
Alimosho: The Haematology Department of Alimosho General Hospital (ALGH) has commemorated the 2026 World Sickle Cell Day with an advocacy programme to promote awareness, equity, and improved care for people living with sickle cell disease. The Head of…
Sickle Cell Club Urges Government To Subsidize Transplant Programme
Lagos: A club dedicated to supporting individuals with sickle cell disorder has called on the federal government to subsidize the cost of the bone marrow transplant programme, emphasizing the financial burden it imposes on families. According to her, …
Chelle Urges Flying Eagles to Stay Focused Ahead of WAFU U20 Tournament
Abuja: The Head Coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has advised players of Nigeria’s U20 national team, the Flying Eagles, to remain focused and disciplined as they prepare for the forthcoming WAFU B U20 Tournament. Chelle gave the advice during a…
NAFDAC Confiscates Smuggled Vegetable Oil, 40,000 Cartons of Soap in Lagos
Lagos: The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has announced the interception of tankers carrying suspected smuggled vegetable oil and a truckload of soap that entered the country through illegal channels. Dr. Martins…