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NDLEA intercepts Malaysia-bound cocaine hidden in Orijin bitters cartons

NDLEA intercepts Malaysia-bound cocaine hidden in Orijin bitters cartons

… Arrests PhD Student …Agency also arrests 67-year-old Nigerian-British woman with 13kg cocaine concealed as plantains By Kingsley Omonobi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 45-year-old PhD student over an alleged attempt to export 5.8 kilograms of cocaine concealed in cartons of Orijin Bitters bound for Malaysia. The agency also arrested […]

Alleged N8.83trn: ‘Tinubu government is grossly corrupt’ — Obi

Alleged N8.83trn: ‘Tinubu government is grossly corrupt’ — Obi

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of gross corruption following claims that ₦8.83 trillion in 2025 expenditure was not captured in the national budget. Obi made the allegation in a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, citing what […]

PFIPC scandal: Gbaja/Adeyemi saga escalates as Presidency fingers internal collaborators

PFIPC scandal: Gbaja/Adeyemi saga escalates as Presidency fingers internal collaborators

…asks DSS, Police, EFCC to uncover them By Omeiza Ajayi, Johnbosco Agbakwuru and Hadiza Yusuf The controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, intensified on Saturday as the Presidency alleged that internal collaborators within government institutions enabled Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi to operate the fictitious agency, even as the Kwankwasiyya Movement demanded a full […]

Why Nigeria may miss next World Cup

Why Nigeria may miss next World Cup

‎The Super Eagles’ inability to secure a spot at the global tournament has diminished the international marketability of Nigeria’s top talent and stunted the growth of the domestic game.

Tinubu media centre shares AI image of first lady selling akara

Tinubu media centre shares AI image of first lady selling akara

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre has stirred fresh reactions after sharing an AI-generated image depicting First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, frying and selling akara, days after her remarks about small-scale businesses sparked widespread criticism.

South Africa rejects Nigeria’s compensation demand over xenophobic attacks

South Africa rejects Nigeria’s compensation demand over xenophobic attacks

The South African government has rejected Nigeria’s request for compensation for citizens who abandoned their businesses and properties after fleeing renewed xenophobic attacks in the country. Nigeria had indicated that it was compiling records of properties and businesses left behind by returnees as a basis for seeking compensation from South African authorities. Earlier this week, […]