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By Deborah Nnamdi The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has raised alarm over the circulation of dangerous illicit substances being deceptively packaged and sold to the public as “medicinal cannabis.” In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja, the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said the…

The Federal Government has announced plans to introduce a Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) to replace the existing Emergency Travel Certificate (ETC) for Nigerians abroad. The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Kemi Nanna Nandap, disclosed this during the Joint Thematic Meeting of the Khartoum, Rabat, and Niamey Processes,…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has given the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, one last opportunity to defend himself against the seven-count terrorism charge filed by the Federal Government. Presiding Judge, Justice James Omotosho, on Wednesday, adjourned the case to November 7 for…

By Deborah Nnamdi Tragedy struck again in Katsina State as armed bandits, on Tuesday night, invaded Doguwar Ɗorawa, a community located barely two kilometres from Guga in Bakori Local Government Area, killing two elderly community leaders and abducting several residents. The latest assault, which residents described as “gruesome and heartbreaking,”…

By Deborah Nnamdi Nollywood actress and filmmaker Regina Daniels has appealed to Nigerians to desist from insulting her mother, Rita Daniels, amid her ongoing marital crisis with her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko. In an emotional video shared on her Instagram page on Wednesday, the actress addressed the controversies surrounding her…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Rivers State government has ordered the closure of the popular Obio/Akpor International Market, also known as Amaechi Market, following the gruesome killing of a trader, identified simply as Ejike, during a dispute allegedly sparked by N500. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. on Sunday along SARS…

By Deborah Nnamdi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on Nigeria’s security training institutions, citing poor infrastructure, obsolete curricula, and inadequate training standards as major obstacles to building an effective internal security system. The declaration was made during the 152nd meeting of the National Economic Council…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Department of State Services (DSS) has dismissed 115 of its personnel as part of ongoing internal reforms, warning Nigerians to be cautious of individuals parading themselves as serving officers of the agency. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, the secret police said…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Edo State Police Command has arrested a 27-year-old woman, Chioma Ezebie Adaniken, and two others for allegedly staging her own kidnapping to extort N5 million from her husband. Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, saying the…

By Deborah Nnamdi Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed that he plans to retire “soon,” marking the approaching end of one of the most illustrious careers in the history of world football. In an emotional interview with Piers Morgan Uncensored, the 40-year-old Al Nassr forward said he is preparing…