NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Concealed in Dry Fish, Arrests 80 Year Old Man with Meth
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a major drug trafficking operation involving cocaine hidden in dry stock fish, while also arresting an 80-year-old man found in possession of methamphetamine during coordinated raids across the country. The agency disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, March 29, 2026, by its Director of […]
Breaking: Gov Radda Pays Condolence Visit to El-Rufai in Abuja, Mourns Late Matriarch
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, on Saturday paid a solemn condolence visit to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, at his Abuja residence following the passing of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. Governor Radda, who arrived at the residence in the company of close aides, expressed deep sorrow over the loss, describing the […]
Abia Governor Offers Automatic Employment, Scholarships to First Class Graduates
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Friday, March 28, 2026, announced automatic lecturing appointments for all first-class graduates of Abia State University, Uturu, as graduate assistants. The announcement was made during the university’s combined 30th to 32nd convocation ceremony. Governor Otti also approved postgraduate scholarships up to the doctoral level for all first-class graduates from […]
Breaking: Atiku Visits El-Rufai in Abuja, Offers Comfort Over Mother’s Passing
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday paid a heartfelt condolence visit to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, at his residence in Abuja following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. Hajiya Umma El-Rufai reportedly passed away in Cairo, Egypt, after a brief illness, drawing an outpouring of sympathy from political leaders, associates, […]
Stop Going For DNA Test, It’s Against Our Culture, Says Cleric, Odumeje
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting A Nigerian cleric, Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as Prophet Odumeje, has provoked reactions with his recent comments of warning against Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) testing and its place in the Igbo society. In his sermon, the prophet questioned the authenticity of medical results, saying, “Desist from DNA. He said you can do a […]
Malami, Kwankwaso Mourn with El-Rufai Over Mother’s Death
Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, and ex-Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have expressed sympathy with former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, following the death of his mother, Hajiya Umma El-Rufai. Hajiya Umma died on Friday, March 27, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt, after a period of illness. In a message shared on Saturday […]
Pope Condemns Widening Inequality During Monaco Visit
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday, March 28, 2026, criticised the growing divide between the rich and the poor during a visit to Monaco, describing it as a troubling reflection of global inequality. The visit to the wealthy Mediterranean principality, known for its luxury lifestyle, marks the first Western European trip of his papacy. The pontiff […]
Olugbenga Assumes Duty as Oyo’s 49th Commissioner of Police
Abimbola Olugbenga has officially taken over as the 49th Commissioner of Police in Oyo State. He succeeds Olufemi Haruna, who served as the 48th Commissioner of Police from April 1, 2025. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka. Olugbenga, described […]
Abia Honours Late Evangelist Uma Ukpai with State Burial
The Abia State Government on Thursday held a state burial service in honour of renowned evangelist, Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, who passed away at the age of 80. The ceremony, which took place at the International Conference Centre in Umuahia, drew prominent dignitaries from across the country. Speaking at the event, Governor Alex Otti urged […]
OYSIEC Seeks Stronger Collaboration with INEC Ahead of LG Polls
The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has called for sustained collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to boost the credibility, transparency, and efficiency of upcoming local government elections in the state. OYSIEC Chairman, Dr. Afees Adeniyi, made the appeal on Thursday, March 26, 2026, during a courtesy visit to INEC’s headquarters in […]