The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, or NDLEA, has apprehended a prominent drug kingpin, Reginald Peter Chidiebere, after 13 years in hiding, following the discovery of massive consignments of cocaine and heroin linked to him. According to a statement from the NDLEA, Chidiebere was arrested after operatives discovered cocaine shipments linked to him at Lagos’ … Read more
Traffic flow outside the tollgate leading to Murtala Muhammed Airport was badly interrupted on Sunday as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, implemented a new cashless payment system for vehicles entering the airport. The development caused extended gridlock, leaving hundreds of cars and air travellers delayed, and traffic flow to and from both the … Read more
Ambassador Joe Keshi, a former Nigerian diplomat, has expressed his views on why President Donald Trump of the United States of America initiated the ongoing battle with Iran. Keshi pointed out that a nuclear deal made by previous President Barack Obama with the United States was in effect until President Trump cancelled it five years … Read more
Michelle Mukoro, also known as influencer King Mitchy, is still alive, according to her managers, who have rescinded a previous proclamation declaring her death. According to her management in a fresh post, the influencer is OK. The post reads, “Michelle is fine now.” the dispute started after Mitchy and activist VeryDarkMan spat on social media … Read more
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has refuted allegations that Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, former Kaduna State Governor, had a nosebleed while in its custody. The anti-corruption agency was responding to a statement given by El-Rufai’s spokesman, Muyiwa Adekeye, who claimed that the former governor had a health condition while detained. … Read more
Tunji Disu, the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has arrived at Aso Rock for his swearing in ceremony. President Bola Tinubu appointed Disu to replace outgoing IGP Kayode Egbetokun on Tuesday. Tunji Disu is a career officer with almost three decades of experience in the Nigerian Police Force. He was born on April 13, … Read more
The Super Falcons have eleven players in camp in Yaoundé ahead of friendlies against Cameroon’s Indomitable Lionesses, The camp commenced on Tuesday with the entrance of head coach Justine Madugu, his assistants, and the backroom personnel. Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Monday Gift, Demehin Tosin, and Christy Ucheibe were among the first to arrive at camp. Other … Read more
Ekpemandu Christopher Chijioke has been named the new squad manager of Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) club Kun Khalifat FC. Ekpemandu replaces former Enyimba and Remo Stars defender Ifeanyi Anaemena. Aneamena recently resigned after a contentious campaign. Ekpemandu’s appointment is a crucial step in Kun-Khalifat’s efforts to improve on-field performance and reset their structure. They … Read more
Dr. Alex Otti, the Governor of Abia State, has urged members who have left the Labour Party for various reasons to return. On Wednesday, the Governor, represented by Deputy Governor Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, addressed a one-day high-level strategic multi-level stakeholders summit titled Reuniting the Labour Party Family: consolidating strength for long-term political impact at the … Read more
Traffic has been significantly interrupted along the Abuja-Keffi motorway after truck drivers blocked the roadway in protest of an alleged attack and detention of one of their colleagues. According to eyewitness accounts, the incident involved a VIP convoy confronting a truck driver who allegedly failed to surrender the right of way. The situation worsened, prompting … Read more