Ogun Customs Seize Contraband Worth N1.35bn in Two Months — Controller
The Nigeria Customs Service, Ogun I Area Command, Idiroko, has seized contraband items valued at N1.35bn between February and March while generating N285,652,460 in revenue within the same period. The acting Area Controller, Olukayode Afeni, disclosed this during a media briefing held at the command headquarters in Idiroko on Monday. Afeni said the revenue generated […]
Breaking: Kaduna–Abuja Train Journey Disrupted After Mid-Route Collision
Passengers travelling on the early morning Kaduna–Abuja rail service on Monday were left stranded after their train failed to reach its destination following a collision with another train along the rail corridor. According to passengers aboard the Abuja-bound train, the incident occurred mid-route when the train reportedly clashed with another train operating along the same […]
NDLEA Seizes 75,000 Pregabalin Capsules, 556 Bottles of Codeine in Kano
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Kano Strategic Command, has intercepted 75,000 capsules of pregabalin, 556 bottles of codeine cough syrup and quantities of cannabis sativa in the Badawa area of Kano. The interception was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, who said the drugs were […]
Police Foil Tanker Robbery, Arrest Suspect After Gun Battle in Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command has foiled a highway robbery along the Ogbomoso–Ilorin Expressway and arrested a suspected armed robber following a gun battle with security operatives. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, noting that the incident occurred on Sunday, March 15, […]
Stop Marrying Broke Women, Pastor Okonkwo Tells Men
Popular relationship coach and lead pastor of David’s Christian Centre, Kingsley Okonkwo, has stirred debate on social media after urging men to raise their standards in choosing marriage partners. Okonkwo made the remarks on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in a series of posts shared via his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, where he argued that […]
NDLEA Arrests 74-Year-Old Man With Cocaine Hidden In Pepper At Abuja Airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 74-year-old man, Ikwuakalom Nwakoro Emeka, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 11 kilograms of cocaine concealed in food items while travelling to the United Kingdom. The suspect was apprehended at the departure hall while attempting to board British […]
Police Arrest Four For Vandalising Oil Firm’s Facility In A’Ibom
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four suspects over the alleged vandalism of facilities belonging to Seplat Energy in Ibeno Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued in Uyo on Sunday. John said the command received a distress call from the […]
Community Policing Key To Tackling Kidnapping In Edo – Okpebholo-Ray
Security advocate Darlington Okpebholo-Ray has called for stronger community policing as part of measures to address the rising cases of kidnapping and violent crimes in Edo State, particularly across Esanland. Okpebholo-Ray made the call during an appearance on Arise News on Saturday, where he highlighted the growing security concerns in the area. According to him, […]
Aviation Fuel Price Jumps 80%, Nigerian Airlines Under Pressure
Domestic airlines operating in Nigeria are facing mounting financial pressure following a sharp increase in the price of Jet-A1, commonly known as aviation fuel, the Airline Operators of Nigeria has said. The group disclosed that the price of aviation fuel, which sold for about N1,000 per litre two weeks ago, has surged to around N1,800 […]
Illegal Buildings On Embassies’ Land Will Be Demolished — Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has condemned the construction of buildings on land allocated to foreign embassies in the diplomatic zone of Katampe Extension, Abuja, describing the structures as illegal. Wike spoke on March 13, 2026, while addressing journalists during an inspection tour of ongoing infrastructure projects across the Federal Capital […]