Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a consignment of Loud—a potent cannabis strain—disguised as green tea at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The 66 parcels, weighing 62.20kg, were smuggled from Thailand via the UAE aboard an Emirates flight. Acting on credible intelligence, the agency placed the cargo under surveillance for over three weeks before conducting a joint examination on June 5, 2025. In a separate operation along Lekki-Ajah expressway, NDLEA operatives seized another 1,665kg of skunk on June 2, arresting two suspects: Gidado Abdulrasaq Ayinde and Obanla Oluwafemi. The crackdown extended to Kaduna,…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
Borno State Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum and the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi, have jointly appealed to the Federal Government to fast-track the rehabilitation and expansion of the Alau Dam, warning of the looming threat of another devastating flood in the state. The appeal was made during the traditional Sallah homage paid by the Shehu to the Governor at the Government House, Maiduguri. Governor Zulum emphasized the urgency of accelerating the Alau Dam project, citing the slow pace of work and the imminent rainy season. “After the groundbreaking ceremony for the reconstruction and expansion of the…
The Federal government of Nigeria is advancing talks with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for a ¥15 billion (approximately $110 million) emergency loan to strengthen Nigeria’s food security efforts. This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Coordinating Ministry of the Economy, following a strategic meeting involving the Minister of Finance, Wale Edun; the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari; and senior JICA officials. According to the statement, the meeting focused on accelerating the implementation of the Food Security Emergency Loan Support Programme, which aims to enhance agricultural…
Tobi Adegboyega, the controversial founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation)—now known as The Nxtion Family—has publicly revealed his battle with cancer, announcing a £100,000 donation to support young cancer patients. The British-Nigerian pastor, known for his flamboyant style and youth-focused ministry, made the revelation during a pre-recorded sermon broadcast to his congregation on Thursday. “I was diagnosed with cancer. Yes, you heard me right. I’ve been dealing with cancer for the past few months, or even longer. I just had a major surgery—that’s why I’m not there today,” he told his audience. “I have just fought the…
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has formally defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending weeks of political speculation and realigning the state’s leadership with Nigeria’s ruling party. The announcement came Friday in Uyo, where the governor addressed reporters and a gathering of supporters, confirming that he had concluded months of consultations with stakeholders across the state. “For some time now, there’s been a lot of talk about whether I would leave the PDP,” Eno said. “It’s a question that has generated a range of opinions. Today, I’m here to put that…
As part of the “First Nigeria” Policy under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, the Nigerian government has selected 12 universities to pioneer the production of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. The Director-General of the National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC), Mr. Oluwemimo Osanipin, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The session was held with members of the Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria (AMDON) and the Nigeria Automotive Manufacturers Association (NAMA), under the theme “Import of Used Cars and Dealership Regulation in Nigeria.” According to Mr. Osanipin, the selected universities—two from each of the…
Tragedy struck early Thursday morning as a raging fire engulfed over 300 shops at the popular Farm Centre GSM Market in Kano State, leaving property worth hundreds of millions of naira in ruins. The fire, which reportedly started around 1:30 a.m., caught traders and residents by surprise. Though the exact cause of the inferno remains unknown, eyewitnesses suspect it may have been triggered by an electrical surge or an abandoned generator left running overnight. By the time firefighters arrived at the scene, the flames had already spread across major sections of the market, including warehouses and phone accessories stalls, wiping…
A public alert issued on Monday by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) warns that Dove Hand Soap (100g) and Dove Deodorant products may pose serious risks to users’ reproductive health and, ultimately, to unborn children. The warning follows a ban on these specific products by the European Union (EU), as referenced in Public Alert No. 018/2025. NAFDAC highlighted four variants of the affected products—three manufactured in Italy and one in the United Kingdom: The following are the serial number, product name, batch number, barcode number and country of production: 1. Dove Exfoliating Hand Soap…
Philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has announced that the bulk of the $200 billion he plans to donate over the next 20 years will be directed toward Africa, with a strong focus on health, education, and development. Speaking at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Gates told an audience of government leaders, diplomats, and development partners that his philanthropic efforts will center on partnering with African governments that prioritize the well-being of their citizens. “By unleashing human potential through health and education, every country in Africa can be on a path to prosperity — and that’s an…
For their continued loyalty and patronage, Dangote Cement Plc has rewarded its distributors and customers with choice gift items and cash prizes worth over N11 billion. At the 2025 edition of its Customer Awards & Gala Nite held in Lagos—a premium celebration dedicated to recognising and rewarding its highest-performing distributors—the cement giant, under the theme Let’s Acceler8, presented several CNG trucks, containers filled with products, and substantial cash rewards. Welcoming guests to the event, Chairman of Dangote Cement and President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, commended the distributors for their unwavering commitment and resilience “in driving our business forward,…