The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 55-year-old drug kingpin, Mohammed Ali Abubakar, popularly known as Bello Karama, alongside five members of his syndicate, in connection with the wrongful implication of three Nigerians currently detained in Saudi Arabia for alleged drug trafficking. The arrests were announced at a press conference on Monday, August 25, 2025, by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, at the agency’s national headquarters in Abuja. He was flanked by the Director of Assets and Financial Investigation, Dr. Abdul Ibrahim, and the Director of Prosecution and Legal Services, Theresa Asuquo. Innocent…
Author: Abdoulaye Kay
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, has arrested a 29-year-old man in possession of 7,000 suspected tramadol capsules. Mr. Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, the command’s Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Kano. He said the suspect was apprehended on Saturday by operatives attached to the Kiru Area Command along Zaria-Kano Road, Kwanar Dangora area, while transporting the drugs from Lagos. According to him, the 4.1-kilogramme drugs were concealed inside a 20-litre jerrycan of oil, describing the arrest as a major breakthrough in the fight against substance abuse in the state. “The operatives demonstrated…
South African opposition leader, Julius Malema, has praised Nigeria for its historic role in the fight against apartheid, while condemning xenophobia in his country as “a betrayal of African unity.” Malema, who is the founder and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), spoke on Sunday at the opening of the 2025 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) held at the International Conference Centre, Enugu. He described Nigeria as a nation that “holds a special place in the hearts of all South Africans,” recalling the country’s unwavering support for South Africa during its darkest years. “When South…
The Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) has secured a €117,000 (about ₦200 million) research grant from the European Union to develop a solar-powered integrated aquaponics system that combines catfish production with vegetable and maize farming. According to a statement on Monday by the college’s spokesman, Mr. Adekunle Adams, the grant was awarded under a project titled Integrated Aquaponics System for Sustainable Catfish Production and Dual-Crop Cultivation of Leafy Vegetables and Corn (AQUACLEC). The initiative is being coordinated by Dr. Funmilayo Doherty, Director of the Centre for Research Support and Grants Management at Yabatech, with technical support from the University of…
A powerful northern group has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that his insistence on a Muslim-Muslim ticket in 2027 will put him on a collision course with Christians and minority groups in the region. The Northern Ethnic Nationality Forum (NENF), representing over 120 ethnic nationalities, said Tinubu’s 2023 pairing with Vice President Kashim Shettima already unsettled Christian communities. “Mr. President, the Muslim-Muslim ticket is the reason you will have problems with us,” the group declared in a statement on Monday. According to NENF, repeating the same formula in 2027 will “alienate millions of northern Christians” and cost the APC critical…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently declare a state of emergency in Katsina and Zamfara States following the recent spate of violent attacks that claimed dozens of lives, including worshippers inside a mosque. In a statement issued on Sunday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, described the killings as a clear indication of a total collapse of Nigeria’s security system. He lamented that within just two months, over 140 people have been killed in the two states alone, with entire communities left in ruins. According to reports, heavily armed gunmen stormed…
The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has unveiled the NIPOST Agro-Logistics Initiative (NAILI), a bold step aimed at addressing the persistent challenges of food loss and insecurity in the country. With over 40 percent of farm produce reportedly lost annually due to poor logistics and weak infrastructure, the initiative seeks to harness NIPOST’s extensive nationwide network to provide reliable and efficient agricultural logistics services. The agency explained that NAILI is designed to reduce post-harvest losses, strengthen national food security, and empower rural communities through job creation and economic opportunities. According to NIPOST, the scheme will also foster sustainable partnerships with government…
Dangote Cement Plc has announced that no fewer than 1,500 of its truck drivers have undergone rigorous screening to ensure their mental, psychological, and physical fitness for safe driving across Nigeria. The Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement, Arvind Pathak, disclosed this at the 2025 Annual Drivers Retreat held in Ilaro, Ogun State. Pathak explained that the exercise, which has now been made more intensive due to increasing concerns about road safety, is mandatory for all drivers employed by the company. “Every driver employed by Dangote Cement is required to undergo an extensive and rigorously structured recruitment process that includes…
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has confirmed that six persons died while 19 others were rescued in the recent boat mishap at Faji community, Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. NIWA’s Area Manager in Sokoto, Mr. Bala Bello, disclosed the figures on Sunday, August 24, stating that three people remain missing following the tragedy which struck on Friday, August 22. Bello attributed the incident to negligence, canoe overloading, and violation of safety rules, stressing that despite repeated sensitisation, many riverine dwellers continue to disregard safety guidelines. He explained that a joint inspection team comprising officials of NIWA,…
The Sokoto State Government has announced a donation of ₦20 million, 100 bags of food items, and the provision of 20 motorized boats with life jackets to support victims and riverine communities following Sunday’s boat mishap in Goronyo Local Government Area. It also confirmed the death of four passengers in the recent boat mishap at Kojiyo Village, Goronyo Local Government Area, where five persons remain missing and 41 others were rescued. The Deputy Governor, Idris Muhammed Gobir, made the announcement during a condolence visit to Kojiyo Village, where the tragic incident occurred. He said two of the boats have already…