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admin - June 30, 2026

NDLEA Seizes Over 12.7 Tonnes Of Illicit Drugs, Arrests 1,107 Suspects In Kaduna

By Onoja Baba,      The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has announced the seizure of 12,724.652 kilogrammes of assorted illicit drugs and psychotropic substances and the arrest of 1,107 suspected drug offenders in Kaduna State between June 2025 and June 2026.   Kaduna State Commander of the agency, CN Maijama’a Muhammad, disclosed that the […]
admin - June 30, 2026

MALAWI: Government Launches Fiscal Decentralisation Strategy to Strengthen Financial Management in Councils

By Smile Hamilton   The Malawi Government has launched the Local Authorities Financing and Fiscal Decentralisation Strategy, describing it as a key roadmap for strengthening public financial management and improving service delivery at the local government level.   Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri unveiled the strategy in Blantyre, saying it will […]
admin - June 29, 2026

NIGERIA: Insurgents Reportedly Invade Adamawa Secondary School, Abduct Teachers, Students

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Suspected insurgents have reportedly attacked Government Day Secondary School in Lassa, Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State near the Adamawa border, abducting an unspecified number of teachers and students in what appears to be another major assault on educational institutions in Nigeria’s North-East. The attack, which residents say occurred on […]
admin - June 29, 2026

SPORT: Nigerian Amusan Storms To Victory In Paris Diamond League

By Onoja Baba Nigeria’s sprint hurdles star, Tobi Amusan, reinforced her status as one of the world’s finest athletes on Sunday after winning the women’s 100m hurdles at the Paris Diamond League with a season best time of 12.28 seconds. Competing at the Stade Charléty despite challenging weather conditions caused by a severe heatwave across […]
admin - June 29, 2026

SPORT: Canada Knock South Africa Out Of 2026 FIFA World Cup

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria South Africa’s historic run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup came to an end on Sunday after Bafana Bafana suffered a heartbreaking 1–0 defeat to Canada in their Round of 32 clash at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, California. The match appeared destined for extra time before Canadian captain Stephen Eustáquio […]
admin - June 29, 2026

NIGERIA: APC Disowns Purported List of Successful Primary Election Candidates

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The All Progressives Congress has disowned a purported official list of successful candidates from its recently concluded primaries circulating on social media and other platforms, describing it as fake, unauthorised and misleading. In a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC said it had […]
admin - June 29, 2026

BREAKING: Kwara Governor Approves Minor Cabinet Reshuffle, Relieves Political Appointees of Their Positions

By Balogun Arisekola Azeez, Ilorin, Kwara State. The Kwara State Governor and the Chairman of the Nigeria Governor Forum, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle affecting political appointees across his administration. According to a statement issued by the Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Mashood AbdulRafiu Agboola, the reshuffle affects all Special Advisers, Advisers, […]
admin - June 28, 2026

NIGERIA: Health Insurance Enrolment Hits 22 Million, Says FG

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The federal government says health insurance enrolment in Nigeria has increased from 16 million to 22 million over the past three years, as ongoing reforms continue to improve access to healthcare across the country. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate disclosed this after co-chairing […]
admin - June 28, 2026

NIGERIA: FCCPC Warns Oil Marketers Against Profiteering Amid Global Crude Price Drop

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has raised concerns over what it describes as the exploitation of consumers by oil marketers, warning that it will sanction businesses found engaging in unfair pricing practices despite the sharp decline in global crude oil prices. The Commission, in a statement […]
admin - June 28, 2026

NIGERIA: China-Bound Businesswoman Arrested with Cocaine as NDLEA Seizes N12.3bn Drug Consignment

  By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a businesswoman attempting to travel to China with 7.5 kilograms of cocaine concealed in her luggage, while also intercepting 4,959 kilograms of Canadian Loud cannabis worth 12.3 billion naira at the Apapa Port in Lagos. NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, […]
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