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NDLEA seizes 2,687 tonnes of cannabis in C’River, arrests three suspects
By Deborah Nnamdi The Cross River State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has confiscated 2,687 tonnes of cannabis sativa and its seeds in the Obereakai community of Akamkpa Local Government Area. State Commander Rachael Umebuali revealed in Calabar on Thursday that the seizure followed a tip-off…
Read More »Kevin De Bruyne signs for Napoli after Manchester City exit
By Deborah Nnamdi In a move that has stunned the football world, Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has officially signed with Serie A giants Napoli following his departure from Manchester City. De Bruyne, 33, leaves City after nearly a decade of dominance in English football, where he won multiple Premier…
Read More »242 Feared Dead as Air India Flight to London Crashes
…Prime Minister Modi, King Charles, UK Prime Minister, mourn An Air India flight bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, killing most of the 242 people on board. Flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, went down minutes after departure, striking a doctors’ hostel and…
Read More »Tinubu Honours 66 Nigerians with National Awards on Democracy Day
Photo: Kudirat Abiola, wife of the winner of the June 12 1993, election President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured 66 Nigerians with national awards during his Democracy Day 2025 speech. The honours were given to individuals who made significant contributions to Nigeria’s democracy, civil rights, journalism, and public service, and…
Read More »Nigerian Troops Kill Terrorist Kingpin Auta, 14 others in Zamfara
Photo: Chief of Defence Staff, Maj Gen Christopher Musa By Didimoko A. Didimoke, with agency report Nigerian troops have killed notorious terrorist kingpin Auta and at least 14 of his associates in a major military operation under Operation Fasan Yamma in Zamfara State. The offensive, conducted on June 10, 2025,…
Read More »Democracy Day 2025: Tinubu’s Address, Key Highlights, Takeaways
In a powerful Democracy Day address to the National Assembly, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to democratic governance, national unity, and economic renewal. The address marked a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s 2025 Democracy Day celebrations, as the nation reflects on its democratic journey and future. Speaking before…
Read More »Airpeace Incident: What Transpired at Lagos Airport – Oshiomhole
Senator representing Edo North and former Edo State Governor Comrade Adams Oshiomhole has shed light on the incident that occurred on Wednesday morning at Zulu Hall, Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 1. He recounted how he and other passengers were denied boarding on an Air Peace flight to Abuja, despite having…
Read More »World Brain Tumour Day: Experts Urge Nigeria to Prioritise Brain Health
,,,Brain tumour accounts for 1/4 of Neurosurgical Cases As Nigeria joins the global community to mark World Brain Tumour Day 2025, health experts are urging the Federal Government to establish a national brain tumour care policy. They call for increased funding, public education, and better access to diagnosis and treatment.…
Read More »Rivers: Ibas Submits ₦1.48 Trillion Budget, Amid Democracy Calls
Rivers State Sole Administrator, Mr. Ibok-Ete Ibas, on Tuesday presented a ₦1.48 trillion 2025 budget to the House of Representatives, outlining a recovery-focused plan aimed at rebuilding infrastructure, improving public services, and promoting inclusive development under the state of emergency. The presentation comes amid mounting pressure on President Bola Ahmed…
Read More »Wike, PDP Group Insist on South Presidential Candidate, Anyanwu
Top stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have reaffirmed Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the party’s legitimate National Secretary and called for the 2027 presidential ticket to be zoned to the South. The resolutions came after a closed-door meeting in Abuja on Monday, where party leaders gathered under the banner…
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