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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confirmed the arrest of former international footballer Segun George Hunkarin and his business partner, Ntoruka Emmanuel Chinedu, for attempting to smuggle cocaine into Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. According to a statement by Femi Babafemi, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Chinedu, known for frequently shuttling between Nigeria and Turkey, was arrested on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, upon arriving at the Lagos airport. A search of his carry-on bag led to the discovery of 37 wraps of cocaine weighing 800 grams. Investigations revealed that he had arrived from…

Photo: Mr Wale Edun, Nigeria’s FInance Minister By Douglas Maha, with agency reports Nigeria’s public debt stock reached ₦149.39 trillion ($97.4 billion) by the end of Q1 2025, marking a 22.8 per cent increase over the preceding year as currency depreciation and persistent fiscal deficits continue to challenge Africa’s largest economy. According to new data from the Debt Management Office, the federal government’s debt position grew by ₦27.72 trillion from ₦121.67 trillion in March 2024, while quarter-on-quarter figures showed a 3.3 per cent rise from ₦144.67 trillion at the close of 2024. The expansion of Nigeria’s public debt reflects a…

Photo: Warren Buffett By Douglas Maha, with agency reports Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has donated over $6 billion worth of Berkshire Hathaway shares to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and four other charities run by his family. This is one of the biggest donations he has made since he started giving away his fortune nearly 20 years ago. Buffett, who is 94 years old, announced that he gave away 13.7 million shares of his company to support causes that are important to him and his family. Most of the donation—about $4.6 billion—went to the Gates Foundation, which focuses on…

…Suspended Governor battling to convince supporters on Rivers Crisis Photo: Wike and Fubara – Rivers Crisis key actors By Didimoko A. Didimoko The ongoing Rivers crisis has taken a new turn as suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara comes under fire from his supporters barely 24 hours after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu brokered a peace deal between him and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Despite public celebration of the truce, internal divisions have emerged, with many of Fubara’s allies expressing outrage over what they describe as politically costly concessions. Sources revealed that the governor allegedly ceded control of the 25 local government councils…

By Deborah Nnamdi In a notable public appearance symbolizing renewed political calm, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, was seen sitting alongside Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, and State Assembly Speaker, Martins Amaewhule, just days after their reconciliation was facilitated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The three prominent figures came together on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the funeral service of Elder Temple Omezuruike Onuoha, Wike’s uncle and Head of the Oro-Ekpoduta Clan. The service was held at the Greater Evangelism World Crusade in Rumuepirikom, Obio Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. Their joint presence at the…

Photo: Alhaji Umar Ganduje By Didimoko A. Didimoko Abdullahi Umar Ganduje sent a shockwave through Nigeria’s political landscape on Friday with his resignation as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on alleged health concerns, even though there had been a growing internal pressure, zoning disputes, and unresolved corruption allegations that may have forced his exit. Ganduje submitted his resignation to the APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, ahead of a crucial National Working Committee (NWC) meeting in Abuja. His letter dated June 24, 2025, pointed to his desire to prioritise his health, but the political context surrounding…

By Deborah Nnamdi Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has reportedly stepped down from his position. While the precise reasons for his resignation remain unclear at the time of reporting, a senior party official confirmed the news, stating, “Yes, it is true. He has resigned.” Further fueling speculation, sources disclosed that Ganduje’s items were earlier removed from his office at the APC national secretariat. The unexpected development has confused the party’s headquarters, leaving staff and visitors visibly stunned.

Photo: Kemi Adetiba: The King of Boys returns with ‘To Kill a Monkey’ By Oghenekevwe Kofi Nigerian filmmaker Kemi Adetiba returns to the spotlight with To Kill a Monkey, a bold new crime thriller series set to debut exclusively on Netflix on July 18, 2025. Best known for her critically acclaimed political saga King of Boys, Adetiba now shifts focus to the shadowy world of cybercrime in what is shaping up to be one of Nollywood’s most ambitious streaming projects to date. The eight-episode mini-series follows Efemini, an unassuming man whose life spirals out of control after a chance reunion…

Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has announced the restoration of peace in the state after a high-level reconciliation meeting facilitated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. Speaking to reporters after the closed-door session, Fubara described the outcome as a “divine intervention” and pledged to do all he could to maintain the peace achieved through the mediation effort. “For me, it’s a day we have to thank Almighty God. What we need for the progress of Rivers State is peace, and by the special grace of God, this night, with the help of Mr President…

By Douglas Maha and Deborah Nnamdi Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS)—soon to be renamed the National Revenue Service (NRS)—has announced that the recently signed four tax reform bills will come into effect on January 1, 2026. Adedeji explained that the start date allows for a six-month window to facilitate planning, public awareness, and alignment with the fiscal calendar. He made this known while speaking to State House Correspondents on Thursday, June 26, 2025, following the signing of the bills by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa. He added that sufficient time is needed…