NDLEA arrests fugitive kingpin over 49.7kg heroin haul
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested and brought back to Nigeria the suspected kingpin behind the 49.70kg heroin shipment intercepted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, in 2024.The NDLEA disclosed this in a statement signed by its Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, in Abuja on Wednesday.The suspect, 52-year-old Festus Ibewuike, also […]
Police arrest 12 suspects over killing of Anambra comedian
The Anambra State Police Command has said it has arrested no fewer than 12 persons in connection with the killing of a popular comedian and town crier, Isaac Nwosu, popularly known as “Aiza Nwosu”, as well as other cult-related killings in Awka, the state capital.The command, however, denied allegations that its officers collected ₦600,000 to […]
Apple unveils first foldable iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 series
Apple has unveiled its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, in what the company described as a major redesign of its flagship smartphone.The device was unveiled on Wednesday at Apple’s product event, which also featured the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, updated AirPods and new Apple Watch models.According to CNN and The […]
NELFUND has eased financial burden on poor students – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has described the Nigerian Education Loan Fund as a landmark initiative that has provided crucial financial relief to children from poor backgrounds and removed financial barriers to higher education.Shettima said the fund, established by the President Bola Tinubu administration, had become a vital social equaliser and a major mechanism for poverty […]
24 die after consuming herbal drinks in Ondo
The Ondo State Government on Wednesday confirmed the deaths of some people in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state following the consumption of a herbal liquid substance.No fewer than 24 residents of two communities in the council area, Araromi Obu and Odigbo town, reportedly lost their lives after consuming the substance.The incident, which was […]
FG pays university, polytechnic lecturers tools allowance
The Federal Government has announced the full payment of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance to academic staff in federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education for the period January to August 2026. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this on Wednesday shortly after inaugurating the Ministerial Committee on Accreditation.CATA is a financial allowance […]
AT NINETY-TWO: WHEN A MAN BECOMES AN AGE
A Birthday Tribute to His Excellency, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, CFR, CON, The Esama of Benin Kingdom_ BY DR. PEDRO OBASEKI_ BENIN CITY, EDO STATE On September 11, 2026, Nigeria pauses to mark a rare milestone in national life: the 92nd birthday of Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, CFR, CON, The Esama of Benin Kingdom*. It […]
