Drug control masterplan will strengthen Nigeria’s drug control efforts, says Marwa
Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa (rtd), the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said that the National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP 2026-2030) would strengthen Nigeria’s ongoing drug control efforts. He stated this at the Agency’s national headquarters on Thursday in Abuja while receiving the final summative evaluation report on the […]
Hillary Clinton faults ‘repetitive’ questioning about Epstein
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has criticised her deposition in front of a congressional committee relating to the scandal surrounding sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, calling it “very long” and “repetitive”. Following Thursday’s closed-door hearing before the U.S. House of Representatives Oversight Committee, which lasted about six hours, Hillary Clinton said she “answered […]
Southern Kaduna coalition disowns pro-El-Rufai rally
Backs probe of former governor The Coalition of Southern Kaduna Progressive Minds has distanced itself from a protest in Kafanchan on Tuesday by a group claiming solidarity with the embattled former governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai. A statement signed by Jehu Dogo and Najib Mohammed, chairman and secretary of the coalition, respectively, […]
EFCC re-arraigns Malami, wife, son
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, re-arraigned Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN) former Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), his wife, Asabe Bashir and son, Abdulaziz, on money laundering offences. They were re-arraigned before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja, following the re-assignment of the case to the new […]
Finally, Fintiri defects to APC
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has finally announced his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) “to strengthen development efforts and reposition the state in national politics.” He disclosed this at a news conference on Friday in Yola. According to him, his decision followed extensive consultations with stakeholders, […]
Presidency backs special committee’s drive against social vices in schools
The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, has reaffirmed the Presidency’s support for the Special Committee on Campaign Against Social Vices in Secondary and Tertiary Institutions, describing its mandate as critical to Nigeria’s future. He gave the assurance on Thursday, during a meeting with members of the committee led by its […]
Opposition parties should stop lamentation, unwarranted outrage against the Electoral Act
The federal government has called on opposition parties led by some prominent members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) to stop making reckless and spurious allegations against President Bola Tinubu and the APC-led Federal Government. A statement by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information […]
My leadership must be accountable, worthy of being followed, Disu declares
The newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olatunji Disu, has said his leadership in the Nigeria Police Force would be visible, accountable and worthy of being followed. He said this on Wednesday in Abuja at an event to mark his taking over as the 23rd I-G from the recently retired I-G, Mr […]
Tinubu approves extension of ban on raw shea nut export
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the extension of the ban on the export of raw shea nuts for a further one year, from February 26, 2026, to February 25, 2027. The decision underscores the administration’s commitment to advancing industrial development, strengthening domestic value addition, and supporting the objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda. […]
