Nigeria, Türkiye seal deals to tackle insecurity
Nigeria and Türkiye have formalised a wide-ranging defence cooperation agreement focused on military training, technology transfer, intelligence collaboration, and maritime security to enhance Nigeria’s national defence capacity. The agreement was reached during high-level talks between Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), and Türkiye’s Defence Minister, Yasar Guler, at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2026. In a statement issued on Sunday,...
NDLEA intercepts imported drugs hidden in snacks, arrests fashion designer in Lagos
The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a consignment of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis, concealed in snack food packs, which arrived from the United States aboard a Delta Airlines flight at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos State. The NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, in a statement issued on Sunday, said the illicit...
NDLEA intercepts UK-bound cocaine hidden in food flasks at Lagos airport
The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted 12 large parcels of cocaine concealed in false bottom of food flasks heading to the United Kingdom via a Virgin Atlantic Airline flight from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos State. The NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this via a statement issued...
JAMB apologises over delay in UTME results release
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has apologised for the delay in releasing results for candidates who sat the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Friday, April 17, 2026. The board had earlier indicated that the second batch of results would be released on Saturday but failed to meet the timeline, leading to frustration among candidates. In a statement on...
SMEDAN boss reaffirms support for SMEs during Ogun visit
The Director-General of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria, Charles Odii, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive. Odii made this known during a working visit to Falcon Chemicals Ltd in Ogun State, where he conducted a fact-finding tour of the facility and engaged with the company’s management. He expressed...
NDLEA flags rising use of courier services for drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has raised fresh concerns over the use of unsuspecting Nigerians as couriers for illicit drugs, warning citizens against receiving parcels on behalf of individuals abroad. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, issued the caution on Sunday, noting that recipients of such consignments could face full criminal liability if illegal substances are...
Kaduna better than I met it — Uba Sani
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has recorded significant progress since he assumed office, despite inheriting deep-rooted challenges in security, infrastructure, and social development. The governor spoke at a workshop for senior government officials organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations during the Nigeria Public Relations Week 2026 in Kaduna. According to him, his administration moved beyond incremental...
2027: Gov Sule didn’t consult me on successor choice — Al-Makura
A former governor of Nasarawa State, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura, has said he was not consulted before Governor Abdullahi Sule publicly identified his preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship race. Sule had recently named Senator Aliyu Ahmed Wadada as his choice for succession during a meeting with political appointees in Lafia, a move that has stirred debate within the state’s political...
Seven killed, 60 injured in Ogun, Kano road crashes
At least seven people have died and 60 others sustained injuries in separate road accidents recorded in Ogun and Kano states. In Ogun, a crash along the Sagamu–Siun–Abeokuta Expressway at the Onipepeye axis on Saturday claimed three lives and left seven others injured. The incident involved a truck and a passenger vehicle, with preliminary findings linking the crash to speeding and...
Security forces rescue remaining 13 kidnap victims in Benue
Security operatives have rescued the remaining 13 passengers abducted by gunmen in Benue State, bringing relief after days of uncertainty. The Commissioner of Police, Ifeanyi Emenari, confirmed the development early Sunday, stating that the victims would be brought to Makurdi shortly, where a formal briefing is expected. The victims were among passengers attacked on Wednesday night when armed men intercepted a...
