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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disclosed that it destroyed more than 51 hectares of cannabis sativa plantations and arrested 281 suspects involved in illicit drug trafficking, peddling and substance abuse across Ekiti State within the past year.   The Ekiti State Commander of the agency, Rufus Aina,…

The President of the Capital Market Academics of Nigeria (CMAN), Prof. Uche Uwaleke, has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to gradually reduce interest rates and revive development finance through specialised institutions, warning that persistently high borrowing costs are stifling investment, business expansion and job creation.   Uwaleke made…

History has a curious way of reminding societies that words matter. Sometimes, a single statement, whether actually uttered or merely attributed, comes to symbolize an era of political insensitivity and the widening gulf between rulers and the ruled.   Few expressions illustrate this better than the famous phrase, "Let them…

Nearly two decades after conducting its last national population and housing census, Nigeria continues to grapple with the challenge of planning for one of Africa’s largest populations without current and verified demographic data, raising concerns over governance, economic planning and preparations ahead of the 2027 general elections.   The country’s…

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the nomination of businessman and politician, Martin Anayochukwu Oli, as a commissioner-designate in the state. The nomination was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor.   According to the statement, the governor…

Governor Dikko Umaru Radda of Katsina State has disclosed that his administration awarded contracts for the construction of 66 Small Town Water Supply Schemes across various local government areas as part of efforts to expand access to potable water and improve public health.   The governor made the disclosure on…

A former Nigerian Ambassador to Switzerland, Chief Joseph Ayalogu, has urged Nigeria and other African countries to seek compensation from the South African government for foreign nationals who have suffered losses as a result of recurring xenophobic attacks in the country.   Ayalogu made the call during an appearance on…

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has called for increased protection, support and empowerment for widows, urging governments, communities and stakeholders to eliminate harmful traditional practices that undermine their rights and dignity.   In a message commemorating the 2026 International Widows’ Day, the First Lady stressed the need for renewed…