Author: Adeniyi Daniel

A 43-year-old female make-up artist, Adekoya Adebukonla Mary, who claimed to be travelling to India for a fibroid surgery has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos after 2.20 kilogrammes of cocaine were discovered factory fitted in the walls of her bag. The suspect was arrested on Monday, June 16, 2025 based on credible intelligence.Under surveillance, Adekoya was allowed to check in her luggage and arrested at the point of boarding her Qatar Airways flight to India via Doha. When her luggage was searched, two large…

James Ayatse, the Tor Tiv of Benue, has described the killings in the state as a “calculated genocidal invasion” carried out by herder terrorists and bandits. The north-central state has experienced renewed attacks by gunmen, with over 100 people killed in attacks by suspected herders in Yelewata and Daudu communities in Guma LGA of the state on June 14. President Bola Tinubu visited the state on Wednesday, where he met with hospitalised victims and stakeholders. Speaking at the stakeholders meeting, Ayatse refuted claims that the renewed attacks resulted from farmer-herders conflict. “We do have grave concerns about the misinformation and…

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit on Tuesday morning arrested 49 suspected criminals during a raid of Victoria Island and its environs. The operation which was led by the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Adetayo Akerele, started around 1:00 a.m.. The operatives combed multiple hotspots identified through residents’ complaints and security intelligence. The locations covered included; Maroko Sandfill, Bonny Camp area, Victoria Island and its environs. The operation resulted in the arrest of 48 males and 1 female suspect, significantly restoring order and public decency in affected areas that had been plagued by street urchins, hooligans, pickpockets,…

The Governor of Benue State, Hyacinth Alia, has commended President Bola Tinubu for ordering the arrest of armed herders/bandits terrorising the Benue communities and the country at large. Alia gave the commendation in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, and made available to newsmen in Makurdi. The governor said that the President’s presence and support to the state during the challenging time provided the people with hope and strength. He appreciated Tinubu for his assurances to work with the state government to bring lasting peace to the state. “We deeply appreciate your commitment to addressing…

President Bola Tinubu says the Federal Government will unlock the potential of every state in the country. Tinubu disclosed this in a post just as he embarked on a one-day working visit to Kaduna State. According to the president, the move is to empower all the states of the federation to serve their people boldly and effectively. He described the Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani as Nigeria’s most promising frontiers of progress and purpose. Tinubu said, “What Kaduna is doing is a clear sign of what is possible when the sub-national governments are empowered, trusted and supported from the…

The Lagos State Government on Thursday announced the shutting down of the Oko Oba Abbatoir over unsanitary activities, waste mismanagement and unhygenic handling of animal products. This directive was given by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab after an extensive inspection tour with the media to Oko – Oba the Abattoir at Oko- Oba in Agege informing that the Ministry received a petition from the Ministry of Agriculture to intervene as regards various environmental and health infractions going on at the abattoir. According to him, what was witnessed at the abattoir today is heart wrenching;…

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has commissioned a state-of-the-art police mechanical workshop equipped with facilities and technology. Egbetokun seized the opportunity of the commissioning to warn all individuals and groups threatening the peace and tranquillity of the country that the “Nigeria Police Force is coming for them and will proactively, strategically, swiftly and without hesitation run them out of town.” In a statement by the Force Public Relations officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, the commissioning is vital to ensuring that officers of the Force are adequately equipped and prepared to confront security challenges, enhancing their effectiveness in serving and protecting…

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency has confirmed the collapse of a two-story building under construction at No. 3, Craig St., off Apata Road in the Shomolu area of Lagos State. The agency’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement on Monday in Lagos.Oke-Osanyintolu said the incident occurred during the decking phase of the construction. “Upon arrival at the incident scene, it was discovered that the structure was one of two structures being erected at the site. “No casualties were recorded as workers reportedly evacuated the site before the arrival of emergency responders,” he said. He also…

The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has stated that a total of approximately ₦1.024 trillion in revenue accrued to the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) from education tax over a five-year period. The Executive Secretary of NEITI, Dr Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, stated this on Monday in Abuja at the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between NEITI and TETFund, according to a statement by NEITI’s Deputy Director of Communication and Stakeholder Management, Chris Ochonu. Referencing the NEITI industry reports on the Nigerian extractive sector. Orji noted that the MoU focused on information and data sharing, ensuring that NEITI’s verified…

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has said that medical personnel, including doctors and nurses trained in Nigeria, must be motivated with the right working conditions to remain in the country and not migrate overseas. Obasanjo stated this when he commissioned the renovated and rehabilitated Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital in Zamfara State on Tuesday. The former president lamented the migration phenomenon known as ‘Japa’, which has been popularised by Nigerian youths leaving the country in droves for greener pastures overseas. The octogenarian said it was not enough for the federal, sub-national and local levels to build health centres, they must provide the…