The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja has intercepted 21.9kg of Cocaine. This contained in a statement signed by the NDLEA airport Commander, Mr Kabir Tsakuwa on Monday in Abuja. The statement signed by the agency’s Spokesman, Deputy Commander of Narcotics (DCN) Jonah Achema, the illicit substance concealed in…
Agitators for the independence of the Yoruba nation stormed Akure, the Ondo State Capital, on Saturday. The protesters gathered at Isinkan Roundabout, Akure, calling for self-determination They brandished posters that read, “Support Orile Ede Yoruba”. One of the agitators, who identified himself as Tosin, said, “We know why we call for Oduduwa Nation. We know…
The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC has suspended Channels Television with a fine N5 million for breaching the broadcast code. In a letter to the Managing Director of Channels Television signed by the Acting Director General of the Commission, NBC, Prof. Armstrong Idachaba, the Commission referred to Channels 7pm live broadcast programme of Sunday, 25th April,…
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has showed interest in buying Arsenal Football Club, with a bid of 35% stake, Igbere TV reports. The former Abia State Governor and a business mogul, who according to Forbes has a net worth of $1.1 billion dollars recently indicated his intentions for the Premier League outfit. The African Pillar of…
📌 Editor’s Update — April 2026: The Canadian Experience Class remains one of the strongest immigration pathways for Nigerians already working or studying in Canada. We have updated this guide with the latest CEC requirements and tips for 2026. The Canadian Experience Class (CEC) is an immigration program designed for foreign workers who have gained…
In an interview of TheSun with National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Abdullahi Bello Bodejo, these salient points were made. •People hate us because of Buhari, but president has done nothing for us •Southern govs are confused jokers National President of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, Abdullahi Bello Bodejo has dismissed the ban on open grazing declared…
Airtel is seen to be rolling out this additional data to lower-priced subscribers. This seems to be for people with low incomes. Airtel is reportedly sharing 1GB of high-speed data to selected users free of cost. This free data is being rolled out on recharge of special plan, wherein users are getting more data than…
The Nigerian Embassy in Germany has suspended one of its staff accused of demanding sex-for-passport and equally began an investigation into the claims. “The Embassy of Nigeria in Germany announced today that it has suspended with immediate effect a local staff (security unit) in connection with allegations of sexual abuse and other serious criminal activity,”…
A Niger state online news portal shared this invite of a wedding between an 83-year-old man identified as Alhaji Yushu’a Suleiman and a young girl, Amina Mohammed, said to be 16-year-old. The wedding is slated for Januay 9, 2021, however, the state is not disclosed. The invite is courtesy of one Hajia Kande Wushishi Local Government…
Transparency International (TI) says an estimated $5 billion stolen from Nigeria is frozen in accounts in foreign countries. This was disclosed on Monday in Abuja during a media workshop organised by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), local chapter of TI in Nigeria. Vaclav Prusa, CISLAC policy advisor, said Nigeria is responsible for the…