After months of careful intelligence gathering and surveillance, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled two significant cross-border drug trafficking syndicates. The operations resulted in the seizure of cocaine and opioids worth billions of naira and the arrest of six key members of the syndicates in various locations across Nigeria. The syndicates, with members from Mubi in Adamawa, Onitsha in Anambra, Lagos, and Cameroon, were suspected of supplying drugs to terror groups in Nigeria and Cameroon. Among those arrested were Ibrahim Bawuro, Najib Ibrahim, Ibrahim Umar, Nelson Udechukwu Anayo, Ezeh Amaechi Martin, and Adejumo Elijah Ishola. According to…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
Professor Emeritus Peter Adeniyi, former Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), has launched the Professor Peter Olufemi Adeniyi Foundation (POAF), aimed at empowering individuals and advancing educational development through scholarships, research, policy reform, and innovation. The foundation was unveiled on November 7, 2024, at FUTA alongside his autobiography, Lifted. While presenting the foundation, Board member Engr. Dare Ojo emphasized its mission to provide meaningful support to those in need. “Our goal is to empower individuals to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable success,” he stated. “This will be realized through scholarships, financial assistance, educational initiatives,…
Former Minister of Communications, Major General Tajudeen Olanrewaju (Rtd), has expressed his condolences to the Nigerian Armed Forces and the Nigerian Army in particular, over the demise of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. Lagbaja died in Lagos on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, according to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, “and the news of demise has been one that is uneasy, but we take our solace from the fact that he lived a well spent, though short-lived, life as a soldier, officer, commander and, above all, chief of the Army of the Federal Republic,” he said. General Olanrewaju,…
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has visited the Gayawa Gully Erosion site, pledging to address the environmental devastation and uplift the local community’s quality of life. In a statement by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the governor stated that the visit marked a new chapter in tackling the longstanding erosion issues affecting the Bulbula-Gayawa community in Ungoggo Local Government Area, which also impacts Nasarawa and Fagge local government areas. Governor Yusuf emphasized the urgency of addressing the gully erosion, which has claimed lives, destroyed farmlands, and posed severe risks to residents, especially children. “The destruction caused by this…
Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar, has expressed deep sadness over the death of the Chief of Army Staff of Nigeria, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, The Sultan, in a statement by his Media Team on Thursday, extended his heartfelt condolences to the Commander-in-Chief, President Bola Tinubu, the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, the Nigerian Army, and the family of the deceased over the irreparable loss. In this difficult time of losing a highly respected military leader in the world’s most populous Black nation, the Sultan, though saddened by General Lagbaja’s demise, takes consolation in the fact that he lived a life…
OmniRetail, Africa’s leading B2B e-commerce platform, has successfully launched its 50th Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) distribution franchise. The event brought together retail value chain stakeholders to celebrate the expansion of the OmniHub franchise network. This milestone reinforced OmniRetail’s mission to transform the FMCG distribution landscape across Africa, empowering thousands of retailers and enhancing product accessibility in underserved communities. The launch was a resounding success, featuring panel discussions with industry leaders, interactive sessions with OmniHub franchise partners, and engagements with retailers. The company highlighted how its expansion to 50 OmniHubs across Nigeria has empowered over 100,000 retailers, giving them access to…
…Say “Our hands are clean, we don’t take sides with anyone in land matters”, as the Police DPO denies the allegation …Eredo Baale, legal counsel called on Tinubu, IGP Egbetokun, DSS, and others to stop FCID, Zone 2 incessant threats of arrest against natives, restore peace in the Lagos community Some victims of land grabbers’ activities in Eredo, Epe, Lagos State have cried out to the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, and, by extension, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to save their lives and properties from unlawful gun carrying land grabbers allegedly working in collaboration with DPO of Noforija…
21 year-old Ayeobasan Temitope of the Department of History at the Lagos State University (LASU) opens up on how she broke the jinx to become the first first-class History graduate at the University. What inspired you to pursue a degree in History? Interestingly, my journey into studying History wasn’t part of my original plan. I initially wanted to study Law, but various obstacles came up along the way, so I enrolled in the Department of History as a temporary choice. At the same time, I processed my transfer to Law. However, along the line, I realised that Law was not…
The national power grid in Nigeria has reportedly collapsed once more, plunging the entire country into darkness. ASHENEWS reports that this latest incident is part of a troubling pattern that has left millions of Nigerians without electricity, impacting homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. The frequent collapses of the national power grid highlight the ongoing struggles in Nigeria’s power sector, which has faced challenges with aging infrastructure, inadequate investment, and operational inefficiencies. ASHENEWS recalls that in October alone, the grid suffered five separate collapses within a single week, a significant increase in grid failures that underscored the fragile state of Nigeria’s…
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has commended President Bola Tinubu for directing Attorney General Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) to ensure the immediate release of minors detained during the #EndBadGovernance protests across Nigeria. It said the directive, announced by Minister of Information and National Orientation Mohammed Idris, demonstrates the President’s commitment to reuniting these minors with their families. In a statement signed by CISLAC Executive Director, Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, the organization praised the President’s decision and urged him to expand the directive to include other detained protesters, advocating for greater unity and justice. CISLAC also highlighted the need for comprehensive…