Court dismisses NDLEA’s objection to take Abba Kyari’s bail application
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, rejected the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)’s objection to take the bail application of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Abba Kyari. NAN reports that Justice Inyang Ekwo declined the objection after…
Football suspended in Ukraine as Russia targets air bases, military assets
Football activities have been called off in Ukraine for a minimum of 30 days. This is after the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin launched a military attack on the neighbouring country. For this reason, the Ukrainian Premier League, which was…
Gov Ortom bags award of courageous leader [PHOTOS]
Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State was on Wednesday, presented with an award of “Courageous and Purposeful Leadership Award” by the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). The award was presented to the governor in Portharcourt, the Rivers State capital by…
Super Eagles suffer major injury blow ahead of World Cup qualifier
Super Eagles interim coach, Austine Eguavoen, could be without the services of one of his defenders, Tyronne Ebuehi when Nigeria clashes with the Black Stars of Ghana in next month’s 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Ebuehi is facing the possibility…
Banditry, kidnapping in Kaduna would’ve been history if not for ICC – El-Rufai
Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, has said the menace of bandits and kidnappers would have been resolved once and for all by the military if it was not for the fear of being dragged before the International Court of…
Jonathan’s camp responds as Akunyili’s daughter says ex-President appointed failures as ministers
Reno Omokri has responded to a recent claim made against the administration of Dr. Goodluck Jonathan by Chidiogo Akunyili-Parr, daughter of late former Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, Prof. Dora Akunyili. Akunyili-Parr,…
Pregnant wife stages kidnap, gets N2m ransom from Facebook lover
A pregnant housewife in Adamawa State is facing prosecution for allegedly faking her own kidnap and collecting ransom from a lover she relates with on Facebook. The woman, Jamila Ardo, has been remanded in prison custody for allegedly kidnapping herself…
Attempts to interfere will lead to consequences – Putin warns countries
Russian President, Vladimir Putin has warned other countries against interfering in its military action in Ukraine. Putin on Thursday in a televised address announced a military operation in Ukraine, claiming it’s intended to protect civilians. He noted that Russia does…
NDLEA operatives arrest singers with cannabis, molly in Lagos
Singers, Zinoleesky and Mohbad have been apprehended by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) after a midnight raid on their residence in Lagos. NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, who confirmed the story explained that cannabis and molly were…
Should we not smoke in our houses’ – Portable challenges NDLEA
Published on February 24, 2022By Fikayo Olowolagba Nigerian singer, Portable has challenged the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, over the recent arrests of some of his colleagues. NDLEA has in recent times invaded the homes of Nigerian celebrities and…