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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has dismantled an international cocaine trafficking cartel allegedly using Nigeria as a transit hub to move illicit drugs to the United Kingdom, other parts of Europe and Asia. The agency also arrested the alleged Nigerian coordinator of the syndicate, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known…

Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has criticised the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over the destruction of cannabis farms in Edo State, calling for the legalisation and proper regulation of cannabis cultivation in Nigeria. Sowore expressed his position in a post on X, questioning…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has secured a $1bn underwriting programme ahead of its planned Initial Public Offering (IPO), in a move expected to broaden institutional participation in the landmark Nigerian energy project. The programme, structured by Marob Strategies and Consulting DIFC Ltd and Lilium Capital Group, comprises a…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has raised concerns over the growing practice of serving governors, senior political office holders and party leaders converging on states during off-cycle elections, warning that the trend could undermine Nigeria’s fragile democracy if allowed to continue. Jonathan made the call in a statement issued on Tuesday,…

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has confirmed that negotiations over a contract extension with the Bundesliga champions are expected to begin soon, with his current deal set to expire in 2027. Kane made the disclosure on Monday during a media day in Munich, saying discussions had been delayed following his…

The Special Adviser and spokesperson to Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, Olawale Rasheed, has urged residents of the state not to feel betrayed by the governor’s endorsement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the 2027 presidential election. Rasheed said the governor’s decision to support Tinubu was not a recent development,…

Nollywood actress and African Action Congress governorship candidate in Abia State, Doris Ogala, has expressed confidence that she will emerge as the next governor of the state. Ogala made the declaration on Monday during an appearance on the Clarity Zone podcast hosted by media personality Nedu Wazobia. The actress said…

The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in the recently concluded Osun State election, Bola Oyebamiji, has appealed to members and supporters of the party to remain calm and peaceful following the outcome of the poll. Oyebamiji, in a post-election statement, also called on the Nigeria Police Force and other security…

The senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has attributed the recurring flooding in Abuja partly to construction on green areas, flood channels and floodplains, saying such developments have obstructed natural waterways and increased the city’s flood risk. Kingibe made the remarks on Monday during an appearance on…

The Nigerian Institute of Town Planners (NITP) has marked its 60th anniversary with calls for people-centred planning, stronger professional ethics, effective policy advocacy, community participation and greater adoption of modern technology. The call was made at the Institute’s 60th Anniversary Colloquium held at the Main Hall, University of Nigeria, Enugu…