February 2025
Thai Woman Arrested at Lagos Airport for Smuggling 46.6kg of Cannabis
Attempt by a 24-year-old Thai lady, Ms. Pattaphi Wimonnat, to smuggle 43 parcels of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, weighing 46.6 kilogrammes into Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos has been thwarted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). She was arrested after the illicit consignment was discovered […]
Lagos Assembly drama: Court reinstates sacked Clerk in shock ruling
A National Industrial Court sitting in Lagos has issued an order reinstating Olalekan Onafeko as the Clerk of the Lagos State House of Assembly following his controversial removal. Justice M. N. Esowe granted the order in response to an ex parte application filed by Onafeko’s legal representative, Yusuf Nurudeen. The case, marked NICN/LA/23/2025, was instituted […]
One killed in ‘IED explosion’ near military camp in Niger state
An improvised explosive device (IED) planted by a suspected bandit has killed one person in Rafi LGA of Niger state. According to Zagazola Makama, a counterinsurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, another man was injured in the incident. Zagazola Makama reported that the incident occurred around 11:00 a.m on Saturday between Pandogari military […]
Nollywood actor John Amaefule hospitalised over stroke, solicits help
Veteran Nigerian actor, John Amaefule, has been hospitalised after suffering a stroke. The development was made known by actor Stanley Ontop in a post on his Instagram page. According to Stanley Ontop, Amaefule was hospitalized at the Federal Medical Center, FMC in Owerri, Imo State capital . The actor, who is suffering a stroke on […]
I Won’t Accept Delta Gov’s Offer Of SUV, N10m Monthly — Senator Nwoko
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North in the National Assembly, has vowed not to accept the offer of a Land Cruiser vehicle and N10million monthly from Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State. Nwoko disclosed this at the weekend in Idumuje Ugboko, Anicha North local government area of the State. LEADERSHIP reports that Nwoko, elected on […]
‘We Are Protecting Lives, Not Disturbing Trade’, NAFDAC Boss Defends Market Raids
The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, has defended the agency’s decision to shut down markets involved in the sale of counterfeit drugs, emphasising that the move was about public safety, and not to disrupt businesses. “We are not disturbing trade, we are protecting […]
Wizkid, Davido Emerge Winners At 2025 NAACP Image Awards
Nigerian music stars,Wizkid and Davido have been announced among the winners of the 2025 NAACP Image Awards. Wizkid won the ‘Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration’ category for his collaborative song with Brent Faiyaz. This year’s award is Wizkid’s sixth NAACP Image win, making him the Nigerian most awarded artiste. On the other hand, Davido won […]
NDLEA Arrests 24-yr-old Thai Lady With Boxes Of Canabis At Lagos Airport
Attempt by a 24-year-old Thai lady, Ms. Pattaphi Wimonnat, to smuggle 43 parcels of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, weighing 46.60 kilograms into Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos, has been thwarted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), who arrested her after discovering the illicit […]
Hausa wrestler, Bahagon allegedly kill motorcyclist, attempts whisking machine away
A well-known Hausa wrestler, Bahagon Yan Sanda, has been arrested after allegedly killing a motorcycle rider and attempting to steal his bike in Kano State. The incident was contained in a post by security analyst, Bakatsine on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday. According to the post, Yan Sanda was caught by an […]
Ohanaeze demands apology on lBB’s revolution of 1966 coup
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has commended former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, for his bold and historic assertion that the January 1966 Coup d’état was not an Igbo coup. Ohanaeze said this courageous acknowledgment stands as a crucial milestone in altering the narrative that has unjustly painted the Igbo people as antagonists […]