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Tinubu Administration Strengthens NDLEA With 46 New Vehicles To Boost Drug War
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government will continue to support the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) due to its vital role in national security. Speaking at the NDLEA headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, during the commissioning of 46 new operational vehicles, Ribadu praised NDLEA Chairman Brig Gen Mohamed...
Umuahia Residents Protest 400% Electricity Bill Hike
Umuahia, Abia State — Tension flared in Umuahia on Monday as residents of the World Bank Housing Estate took to the streets to protest what they described as an outrageous increase in their monthly electricity bills by the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC). The protesters, carrying placards with inscriptions such as “Power Bills Higher Than House Rent” and “Estimated Billing...
Gunmen Kill 13 Worshippers in Katsina Mosque Attack
KATSINA — Tragedy struck on Tuesday morning when gunmen invaded a mosque in Unguwan Mantau village, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing 13 worshippers during dawn (Fajr) prayers. The assailants reportedly stormed the mosque around 5 a.m., opening fire on congregants and shooting indiscriminately. Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, confirmed the incident,...
Veteran Actress Joke Silva Mourns Brother’s Passing
Veteran Nollywood actress Joke Silva has announced the passing of her elder brother, John Olabiyi Silva, who died on August 29, 2025, at the age of 72. Sharing the sad news on her Instagram page Thursday, Silva wrote: “With acceptance of God’s Sovereign will, we announce the call to glory of my dear brother, John Olabiyi Silva…long John Silva…Bros B…Uncle B…my...
Dangote Warns Against Unauthorised Use of Company Logo on Trucks
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has once again cautioned truck operators against the unauthorised use of its logo, stressing that such actions have continued to cause reputational damage to the brand. In a statement, the company expressed concern that, despite repeated warnings, some independent truckers with no affiliation to Dangote still display its logo on their vehicles—often for personal benefit or...
Atiku Vows ADC Coalition Will Resist ‘Anti-Democratic Forces’ Under Tinubu
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reaffirmed that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition will remain resolute in defending Nigerians from what he described as “anti-democratic forces” under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Atiku made the declaration in a post on X on Monday following a meeting with Senator Aminu Tambuwal, representing Sokoto South, and former Attorney-General of the...
Court Refers Nnamdi Kanu’s Motion For Medical Transfer Back To Chief Judge
Justice Musa Liman of the Federal High Court in Abuja has returned a motion filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to the Chief Judge for reassignment. The motion, filed ex-parte, seeks an order transferring Kanu from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) to the National Hospital in Abuja for urgent...
Trump Set For Historic Second UK State Visit Amid Pomp, Politics And Protests
Donald Trump will receive full royal honors this week as he embarks on an unprecedented second state visit to the United Kingdom, with Britain deploying royal pageantry in a bid to strengthen ties with the unpredictable U.S. president. The itinerary includes a carriage procession with King Charles III, a military jet flyover, and a lavish state banquet at Windsor Castle....
Nigeria’s Lokpobiri Reaffirms Country’s Leadership In Africa’s Energy Security, Calls for Regional Integration
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, Ph.D, has reiterated Nigeria’s leading role in advancing Africa’s energy security, stressing the need for deeper regional cooperation at the Africa Oil Week (AOW) 2025 Ministerial and CEO Leadership Forum. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Nneamaka Okafor, Lokpobiri said regional integration offers...
15 Rescued as Two-Storey Building Collapses in Oyingbo, Lagos
At least 15 people were rescued after a two-storey building collapsed in the early hours of Monday at No. 54 Cole Street, Cemetery Bus Stop, Oyingbo, Lagos. Emergency responders, including officials from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, were on the scene conducting search and rescue operations to locate those still trapped under the rubble. Reports indicate the building...
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