The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested three dispatch riders in Gwarimpa, Jahi, and Galadimawa areas of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Wednesday, 30th July, 2025. Its Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a statement issued Sunday said they were arrested while conducting intelligence-led stop and search operations. He said: “In Abuja, the nation’s Federal Capital Territory, NDLEA operatives conducting intelligence-led stop and search operations in Gwarimpa, Jahi, and Galadimawa areas of the FCT on Wednesday 30th July arrested three dispatch riders: Sabo Sule, 24; Samuel Nnamdi, 28; and Idris Jibrin, 28, for distributing illicit…
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A former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode has said that the ceaseless attacks of a member of British Parliament, Kemi Badenock against Nigeria has shown that she needs psychiatric medication and medical attention. He also called on the federal government to declare Kemi Badenock, ‘persona non grata’ and should be banned from setting her foot on the shores of the country again. Fani-Kayode in a post on his verified X handle said as always, Kemi has lied about her experiences at a Nigerian school and confirmed the fact that “she is an affliction and a plague.” He noted: “Outside…
Governor of Osun state, Senator Ademola Adeleke has ordered immediate spot rehabilitation of the very bad areas of Iwo-Osogbo road to ease the burden of motorists as preparation heightens for the full reconstruction. Adeleke gave the directive to the Ministry of Works following increasing deterioration of the central region of the road amidst the current rainy season. Spokesperson to the State Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, in a statement issued Sunday said while the procurement process for the reconstruction of the road was almost completed, the state governor ordered the ministry to take remedial action to restore seamless mobility along…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has invalidated the list of all the candidates submitted by the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) faction. TheHintsNews reports that the Supreme Court’s judgment of April 4, 2025 ruled that the tenure of Abure-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the party has expired. Prior to the Supreme Court’s judgment, INEC had insisted that Abure’s tenure as National Chairman of the LP had expired in June 2023. Investigation revealed that none of the primaries the Abure’s faction conducted was monitored by officials of the commission, a crucial requirement for validating political…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has unveiled three draft regulations aimed at establishing an integrated safety framework for Nigeria’s rail, maritime, and aviation sectors. The move, it hinted, was aimed at harmonising safety standards and enhancing collaborative investigation protocols across all modes of transportation. The proposed regulations were presented during the Multimodal Transportation Stakeholders’ Workshop held Friday in Abuja. The event, themed:“Strengthening Transport Safety Standards Through Collaboration,” gathered industry leaders, policymakers, safety experts, and government officials from the aviation, marine, rail, and road sectors to chart the way forward for Nigeria’s transportation safety framework. Director General, NSIB, Capt.…
The Coalition For Good Governance and Change Initiatives and Human Rights Writers Association (HURIWA) have alleged that those against the ongoing reforms in the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) are working closely with opposition leaders to sabotage the government President Bola Tinubu. The groups noted that the enemies of the country have infiltrated all segments of the economy with a deliberate act of sabotaging Mr. President by blackmailing key agencies of the administration. The National Coordinator of the Coalition, Okpokwu Ogenyi, while addressing a press conference on Friday in Abuja on behalf of the groups stressed that since…
The Presidency has announced that the tenure of the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Mr.Adewale Adeniyi, which is due to expire on August 31, 2025, has been extended by one year. The Special Adviser to the President, Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a statement issued Thursday noted that the extension, approved by President Bola Tinubu would enable Adeniyi to consolidate ongoing reforms and complete critical initiatives of this administration. The initiatives include:The modernisation of the Nigeria Customs Service; The implementation of the National Single Window Project; and The execution of Nigeria’s obligations under the African Continental Free…
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Thursday carried out a simulation exercise at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja to test the country’s preparedness in responding to air emergencies. NAMA said the exercise was conducted in line with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations and involved multiple agencies. The Director of Air Traffic Services, represented by the Acting General Manager of Search and Rescue, Mr. Agoro Abayomi commended the agencies for their collaboration and dedication to aviation safety. He said: “The exercise aimed to test the level of readiness, strengthen inter-agency coordination, and evaluate response strategies in the event…
President Bola Tinubu Thursday called for cooperation and accountability among stakeholders, regulators — Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), and the Nigeria Inland Waterways (NIWA) to work hand-in-hand with operators, manufacturers, unions, and international partners to avoid undue hindrance to accident investigation in the country. The President stressed the urgency of timely investigations, noting that delayed probes often prolong uncertainty for victims and allow hazards to persist. He made the appeal while delivering a keynote address at the Multimodal Transportation Stakeholders’ Workshop organized by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB)…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has said it successfully prosecuted 35 traffic offenders, convicting 34 and discharging one, during a mobile court session held along the Calabar–Ikom Highway at Pamol, Cross River State. Assistant Corps Marshal, Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide in a statement issued Thursday said the Mobile Court session carried out under the general operational area of the Cross River Sector Command, saw a total of 70 traffic offences committed by 35 drivers brought before the court. He said this is a significant step in curbing the growing disregard for road safety regulations by a…