The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has busted a trans-border drug trafficking syndicate, arresting four members. The operations led to the recovery of multi-million-naira worth of tramadol pills concealed in the bumper and false bottom of sienna buses heading to border towns. Its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a statement issued Sunday said following weeks of intelligence and surveillance operations by operatives, a Sienna bus marked ABJ 452 HG was intercepted at Nasarawa- Toto road, Keffi, Nasarawa state on Tuesday 27th January 2025 at 6am. He not that two suspects: Zahradeen Adamu, 27 and Abubakar Usman,…
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The operatives of the Nigerian Police force have neutralised nine terrorists in Kebbi and Imo states, and so recovered 23 arms and assorted ammunition. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi in a statement issued Sunday said on 14th February, 2025, unknown armed men invaded Gobiraje Village in Suru LGA of Kebbi State and kidnapped 60 years old Umaru Bawa. He said: “Police Operatives attached to the Kebbi State Command, upon the receipt of the report, trailed the suspects to Tundafari Forest in the Dakingari axis of the State and engaged them in a fierce gun duel. “Consequently, 4 of…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo and the Director-General, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo have harped on technological adaptation and deeper economic regulation to drive safer Nigerian aviation industry. They both spoke Saturday in Abuja at the NCAA 25 Years Anniversary symposium with the theme, “Human Capital Development: Upskilling the next generation of aviators.” Keyamo, represented by the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry, Dr. Ibrahim Kana, said whilst NCAA has achieved maximum success over the past 25 years, sustaining these accomplishments requires a deliberate focus on safety planning, stakeholders collaboration and adoption of innovative…
Kenya’s Edwin Kibet on Saturday emerged as the winner of the 10th edition of the Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. Kibet showed immense strength to outpace his rivals to claim victory, despite a difficult path. He crossed the finish line with an unofficial time of 2:14:18, securing the prestigious title and the $50,000 prize money. It was total Kenyan dominance in the men’s elite category, as Kibet led a clean sweep of the podium places: 🥇 1st Place: Edwin Koech Kibet– 2:14:18🥈 2nd Place: Nehemiah Kipyegon – 2:16:37🥉 3rd Place: Bernard Cheruiyot – 2:17:17 The Access BankLagos Marathon, now in…
Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested 18 suspected kidnappers and armed robbers along Benin – Auchi road recovering 38 locally made guns, pellets and several charms in the process. The Corps Commandant, Commissioner, Friday Ibadin who made this known in a statement issued Saturday said the arrest was made during a bush combing exercise along Benin – Auchi road by Equedion Camp, close to Army Checkpoint. Ibadin said: “Today, 14th February, 2025, while on patrol along Benin – Auchi Road by Eguedion Camp, close to Soldiers checkpoint, two persons were sighted holding guns. On sighting my men, they took…
Following the recent Open Society Barometer report revealing that 30 per cent of young Nigerians consider military rule a viable alternative, civil society organisations under the auspices of Strengthening of Democracy in Nigeria Project has kicked against the call, however demanded for the implementation of Justice Muhammed Uwais’ report. Advocacy Lead, Ezenwa Nwagwu, reiterated this while addressing a press conference on Friday in Abuja, where he admitted that the challenges confronting the nation’s democracy, despite 25 years of uninterrupted democratic governance. He lamented that the country continued to witness electoral malpractice, political party inefficiencies, weak governance structures, and a growing…
The Leader of Afenifere Social Cultural Organisation, Pa Ayo Adebanjo is dead. In a statement issued Friday by the family, Adebanjo died on Friday at the age of 96. It reads: “With a heart full of gratitude for a selfless life spent in the service of God, the nation and humanity, we announce the passing on of our beloved patriarch, Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo. “He died peacefully this morning, Friday, February 14, 2025 at his Lekki, Lagos Nigeria home at the age of 96. “The foremost nationalist, elder statesman, distinguished lawyer, very distinct politician, apostle of true federalism, former organising…
South-West Governors’ Forum has resolved to establish a dedicated security outfit aimed at addressing banditry and criminal activities in the region. The governors made this known after their meeting held on Thursday in Lagos. TheHintsNews reports that there had been intelligence reports of the infiltration of the region by Boko Haram elements. Checks revealed that some Boko Haram terrorists were recently arrested by the Department of State Security in Ilesha, Osun state. Addressing journalists after the meeting of the Forum, Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu revealed that the governors have also agreed to joint food hubs to tackle food…
The Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Prof. Charles Anosike has said that the agency’s partnership with universities and other institutions of learning would benefit farmers and people living in agrarian communities. Anosike said this during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NiMet and Taraba State University on Thursday in Abuja. He said: “NiMet’s network of university partners is increasing. This adds to the weather and climate data available to us in addition to the data being generated by our agency-owned weather stations. “These various data enrich the accuracy of our weather forecasts in fulfillment…
The Abuja Transport and Aviation Correspondents Association (ATACA), has elected new executives to pilot the affairs of the association for the next two years. The election, which was keenly contested in Abuja on February 12, 2025 after the expiration of the previous Exco, saw Ejike Ejike emerged as the new chairman of the association after defeating his opponent, Jude Idu with 18 to seven votes. A statement made available Thursday by the Public Relations Officer, ATACA, Kasim Sumaina, hinted that, other members elected as the new executive included; Francisca Ogar, who was elected as the vice chairman after defeating Gabriel…