In a dramatic crackdown that underscores Nigeria's unrelenting war against drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 66 carefully concealed parcels of Loud—a high-grade strain of cannabis—disguised as green tea at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos.The consignment, weighing a staggering 62.2 kilograms, was intercepted on Thursday, June 5,Continue reading "NDLEA Uncovers Thai Cannabis Disguised as Green Tea at Lagos Airport, Arrests Women with Meth, Skunk in Edo State Drug Blitz"
Hidden Billionaires: EFCC Boss Exposes Civil Servants as True Kings of Corruption in Nigeria
In a startling revelation that shatters conventional assumptions about corruption in Nigeria, the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has declared that civil servants—not just politicians—are at the epicenter of the country’s deep-rooted corruption crisis.Olukoyede, in a candid interview shared via his verified X handle on Saturday, disclosed that Nigeria’sContinue reading "Hidden Billionaires: EFCC Boss Exposes Civil Servants as True Kings of Corruption in Nigeria"
🚨TOXIC ALERT: NAFDAC Warns Against Banned Dove Soaps, Deodorants Over Dangerous Chemical Linked to Reproductive Harm
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has sounded a critical alarm over the circulation of certain Dove products — specifically Dove Hand Soap (100g) and Dove Deodorants — following a ban by the European Union for containing a dangerous and prohibited chemical substance. In an urgent public notification titled “PublicContinue reading "🚨TOXIC ALERT: NAFDAC Warns Against Banned Dove Soaps, Deodorants Over Dangerous Chemical Linked to Reproductive Harm"
TRAGEDY IN UNIFORM: Nigerian Air Force Officer Dies in Guardroom After Detention Over Illness—Family Demands Justice
Sahara Reporters has taken to it's official X handle and announced that, In a deeply disturbing development, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) is being accused of attempting to suppress the details surrounding the death of one of its personnel, Warrant Officer Wulumba A.S., who tragically died while detained in a guardroom at the Special OperationsContinue reading "TRAGEDY IN UNIFORM: Nigerian Air Force Officer Dies in Guardroom After Detention Over Illness—Family Demands Justice"
Triumphant Return: Nigerian Pilgrims to Begin Homeward Journey from Saudi Arabia on Monday — NAHCON Celebrates Eid, Commends Pilgrims’ Discipline
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the return journey of Nigerian pilgrims who participated in the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage will officially commence on Monday, June 9, 2025, marking the 13th day of Dhul-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar. The announcement was made by Prof. Abdullahi Mukhtar Saleh, the Chairman and Chief ExecutiveContinue reading "Triumphant Return: Nigerian Pilgrims to Begin Homeward Journey from Saudi Arabia on Monday — NAHCON Celebrates Eid, Commends Pilgrims’ Discipline"
Catholic Bishops Slam Tinubu Government Over Benue Bloodbath, Decry “Grave Moral Failure”
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has launched a scathing critique of the Bola Tinubu-led federal government and the Benue State authorities, accusing both of gross negligence in the face of unabated killings plaguing the state. In a hard-hitting statement signed by its President, Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, the CBCN condemned what it describedContinue reading "Catholic Bishops Slam Tinubu Government Over Benue Bloodbath, Decry “Grave Moral Failure”"
Farewell to a Legend: Highlife Maestro Mike Ejeagha ‘Gwogwogwongwo’ Dies at 95, Leaves Behind an Immortal Legacy
Renowned Nigerian highlife icon and cultural custodian, "Gentleman" Mike Ejeagha, has passed on at the age of 95, marking the end of an era in the nation’s musical and folkloric history.Ejeagha, the celebrated crooner behind the evergreen hit “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche (Gwogwogwongwo),” breathed his last on Friday evening around 8 p.m. atContinue reading "Farewell to a Legend: Highlife Maestro Mike Ejeagha ‘Gwogwogwongwo’ Dies at 95, Leaves Behind an Immortal Legacy"
Inferno Devours Over 300 Shops in Kano’s Iconic Phone Market, Billions Lost in Devastating Blaze
A catastrophic fire engulfed the popular mobile phone market in Kano State on Friday, reducing over 300 shops to ashes and leaving traders in shock and despair. The blaze, which raged uncontrollably for nearly seven hours, ravaged one of the busiest commercial hubs in Northern Nigeria, known for its thriving trade in mobile phones andContinue reading "Inferno Devours Over 300 Shops in Kano’s Iconic Phone Market, Billions Lost in Devastating Blaze"
Eid Mubarak: WALIN Ganye, Alh. Sadiq Mohammed, Extends Heartfelt Sallah Wishes to the Muslim Ummah
In the spirit of peace, unity, and gratitude, renowned elder statesman and philanthropist, Alhaji Sadiq Mohammed (WALIN Ganye), has extended warm and heartfelt Sallah greetings to the entire Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.WALIN Ganye, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Shamad Concept Nigeria Limited and former Deputy Chairman of the NigerianContinue reading "Eid Mubarak: WALIN Ganye, Alh. Sadiq Mohammed, Extends Heartfelt Sallah Wishes to the Muslim Ummah"
“Sallah Without Rams”: Soaring Prices Force Nigerians to Share Cows, Settle for Chickens Amid Economic Hardship Under Tinubu
As Nigerian Muslims join their counterparts across the globe in celebrating Eid-el-Kabir today, Friday, June 6, 2025, the traditional spectacle of ram sacrifices is fading fast. In its place, chickens, shared cows, and solemn prayers have taken over—a stark reminder of the deepening economic despair under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration.Across major livestock markets inContinue reading "“Sallah Without Rams”: Soaring Prices Force Nigerians to Share Cows, Settle for Chickens Amid Economic Hardship Under Tinubu"
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