NDLEA Intercepts Drugs Worth N3.4bn In Lagos, Uncover 942 Explosives
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency's agents have seized illegal drugs worth more than N3.4 billion in Lagos and Rivers. The operatives also uncovered a cache of 942 explosives in a breakthrough in the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime. A statement on Sunday by the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi said 2m pills of tafrodol 225mg and 163,000 bottles of...
Asia’s Papal Hopeful: Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle Emerges As A Contender To Succeed Pope Francis
Manila, Philippines – April 30, 2025 — As speculation grows over who might one day succeed Pope Francis, one name continues to resonate across the global Catholic community: Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines. Often referred to as the “Asian Francis,” Tagle is widely seen as a leading candidate for the papacy, admired for his humility, compassion, and...
TotalEnergies Shows Resilience Amid Price Volatility, Increases Dividend, Buybacks
Wednesday – TotalEnergies demonstrated resilience in the face of a challenging market environment, posting a solid first-quarter performance and reaffirming its commitment to rewarding shareholders and advancing strategic investments. The energy giant reported a first-quarter net profit of $3.9 billion—down from the same period last year, largely due to a global drop in crude oil prices. However, the result remained...
Judge Seizes Phone of Nnamdi Kanu’s Sister-in-law Over Alleged Live Video In Court
A mild drama played out at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday when the wife of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu’s younger brother, Mrs. Favour Michael Kanu, had her mobile phone confiscated by the presiding judge for allegedly attempting to record a live video during court proceedings. Speaking with an ABN TV correspondent shortly after the incident, Mrs. Kanu explained...
Rivers: Uber, Bolt Drivers Threaten Strike Over High Commission Charges
The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters (AUATON), which represents ride-hailing drivers, has declared its intention to go on strike in order to demand better working conditions for those who work in app-based transportation. Comrade Omoruyi Amos, chairman of AUATON in Rivers, disclosed this to journalists during a news conference in Port Harcourt on Thursday, stating that the strike would commence...
Pope Francis’ Funeral Scheduled For Saturday, Vatican Confirms
Pope Francis' funeral will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Peter's Square. This was according to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Holy See Press Office. According to the statement, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, Dean of the College of Cardinals, “will preside at the Mass, which will be concelebrated by patriarchs, cardinals, archbishops, bishops,...
Tinubu Moves To Prevent CPC Bloc Defections From APC Ahead Of 2027
President Bola Tinubu's administration is reportedly taking drastic measures to stop important members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from defecting to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), especially those from the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) bloc, as the countdown to the 2027 presidential election intensifies. A leaked memo has revealed that President Tinubu is considering drafting former Nasarawa State...
”You Have A Case To Answer” – Court Tells Suspended DCP Abba Kyari, Others
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday dismissed the no-case submission filed by suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari and his co-defendants. In its ruling, the court ordered the defendants to open their respective defences in the drug trafficking and tampering case instituted against them by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. Justice Emeka Nwite, who delivered the ruling,...
Cop Stabs Ekiti Man Over Girlfriend
The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested an officer for stabbing a civilian in Ise-Ekiti following a fight that involved the victim's son and his girlfriend. The arrest followed the circulation of a viral video in which the victim’s daughter claimed that the officer, who was allegedly a chairman’s orderly, attacked her father in their home after a disagreement occurred...
Onyema To Help Trafficked Underage Girls Return Home
Dr. Allen Onyema, the chairman of Air Peace Airlines, has voiced his strong disapproval and alarm over the recent discovery of young Nigerian girls who were trafficked to Côte d'Ivoire. This was made known through a statement that Onyema personally signed and made available to journalists on Saturday. Onyema promised that his airline would ensure the return of the girls back...
