In an unprecedented move to reinforce Nigeria’s war against drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Saturday incinerated a staggering 1.6 million kilograms of illicit drugs, marking the largest single destruction of narcotics in its history.The high-impact event, staged at a remote location in Ipara, Ogun State, along the bustling Lagos-Ibadan Expressway,Continue reading "NDLEA Makes History: 1.6 Million Kilograms of Seized Illicit Drugs Go Up in Flames in Massive Public Destruction Exercise"
BREAKING: Nigerian Football Icon Christian Chukwu, ‘Chairman’, Passes Away at 74
Nigeria has lost a giant of the beautiful game. Former Super Eagles coach and football legend, Christian Chukwu, fondly known as “Chairman,” has passed away at the age of 74.The revered sportsman reportedly died on Saturday, though the specific circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear at the time of this report.The heartbreaking news was confirmedContinue reading "BREAKING: Nigerian Football Icon Christian Chukwu, ‘Chairman’, Passes Away at 74"
Tragedy on the Lambata-Lapai Highway: Six Perish in Fiery Collision Between Tanker and Sedan
By: Zagazola Makama A dark cloud enveloped the Lambata-Lapai Highway on Friday following a gruesome road crash that claimed the lives of six individuals in a devastating collision between a fuel-laden tanker and a private sedan.Eyewitnesses told Zagazola Makama that the tragic incident occurred along the notorious Kitikpa Old Gawu Road—an accident-prone stretch of theContinue reading "Tragedy on the Lambata-Lapai Highway: Six Perish in Fiery Collision Between Tanker and Sedan"
OPERATION SAFE HAVEN STRIKES HARD: ISWAP Operatives Captured, Bandit Neutralized, and Weapons Recovered in Daring Plateau Raids.
By: Zagazola Makama In a series of high-stakes operations that underscore Nigeria’s unwavering fight against terrorism and armed banditry, troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have dealt a significant blow to insurgents and criminal elements operating in Plateau State.On April 11, 2025, troops of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Shendam executed a precision sting operation inContinue reading "OPERATION SAFE HAVEN STRIKES HARD: ISWAP Operatives Captured, Bandit Neutralized, and Weapons Recovered in Daring Plateau Raids."
Tragedy Near Doubeli Junction: Adamawa Police Launch Investigation Into Alleged Suicide
In a swift response to a disturbing incident, the Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed the commencement of a full-scale investigation into an alleged suicide that occurred near Doubeli Junction along Mubi Road, Yola North Local Government Area.The tragic development was announced through the Command’s official X (formerly Twitter) handle, sparking widespread public concern andContinue reading "Tragedy Near Doubeli Junction: Adamawa Police Launch Investigation Into Alleged Suicide"
Pipeline Terror: Vandals Launch Coordinated Sabotage Attacks on Oando Facilities in Bayelsa
In a disturbing resurgence of militancy and sabotage in Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta, vandals have launched a series of brazen attacks on critical oil and gas infrastructure operated by Oando Plc in Bayelsa State.The indigenous oil and gas giant, which recently acquired the assets of Nigerian Agip Oil Company from Italian energy conglomerate Eni, confirmedContinue reading "Pipeline Terror: Vandals Launch Coordinated Sabotage Attacks on Oando Facilities in Bayelsa"
Bold Heist in Broad Daylight: Criminals Steal NSA Ribadu’s Official Hilux During Juma’at Prayers in Abuja
In a daring daylight theft that has left security circles rattled, unidentified criminals have stolen a black Toyota Hilux vehicle assigned to the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The audacious incident occurred during Friday's Juma’at prayers in Abuja, the nation’s capital.According to insider reports, the Hilux—bearing official government markings—was parked atContinue reading "Bold Heist in Broad Daylight: Criminals Steal NSA Ribadu’s Official Hilux During Juma’at Prayers in Abuja"
Nigerian Hip-Hop Legend Eedris Abdulkareem Alleges N200 Million Bribe to Muzzle Protest Anthem
Outspoken Nigerian hip-hop icon, Eedris Abdulkareem, has ignited a storm of controversy with explosive claims that he was offered a staggering N200 million bribe by an individual claiming to be a senator. The offer, he says, was an attempt to either silence or covertly control the impact of his latest protest song, Tell Your Papa,Continue reading "Nigerian Hip-Hop Legend Eedris Abdulkareem Alleges N200 Million Bribe to Muzzle Protest Anthem"
Tinubu Government Slams U.S. Congressional Testimonies, Defends Record On Religious Freedom And Security
The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has fired back at recent testimonies delivered by two prominent Nigerian Christian clerics before the United States Congress, accusing them of distorting the realities of Nigeria’s religious and security landscape. The government also criticised the U.S. Embassy in Abuja for a social media publication it said further amplifiedContinue reading "Tinubu Government Slams U.S. Congressional Testimonies, Defends Record On Religious Freedom And Security"
“Worse Than Abacha: Dele Farotimi Blasts Tinubu’s Regime Over Unprecedented Suppression of Free Will”
In a searing rebuke of the current Nigerian government, human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has drawn a bold and chilling comparison between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and the repressive military dictatorship of General Sani Abacha, stating that Nigeria’s present condition under democratic rule is even worse.Farotimi, who also serves as the GeneralContinue reading "“Worse Than Abacha: Dele Farotimi Blasts Tinubu’s Regime Over Unprecedented Suppression of Free Will”"
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