NDLEA intercepts drugs hidden in baby diapers in Abuja
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a suspected drug trafficker who concealed narcotics inside baby diapers while travelling to the Federal Capital Territory. The suspect, 32-year-old businessman Emeka Hyginus Okwor, was intercepted on March 3, 2026, in a vehicle travelling from Obollo-Afor in Enugu State to Zuba in Abuja. According to NDLEA sources, a search of...
NDLEA seizes 500 IED components, drug consignments in nationwide operations
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 500 improvised explosive device (IED) components and seized large consignments of illicit drugs in multiple operations across several states. In Niger State, operatives on patrol along the Mokwa–Jebba Road intercepted a commercial bus coming from Ibadan with 500 IED components concealed inside a sack. A follow-up operation led to the arrest...
Troops, police repel bandits attack in Zamfara
Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma, working alongside police tactical teams, have successfully repelled an attack by suspected bandits on Yankaba Village in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 6:00 p.m. on Saturday when armed bandits stormed the community and began shooting sporadically, causing panic among residents. In response...
Trump hints at US ground operation to seize Iran’s uranium
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has suggested that American ground troops could be deployed to Iran to secure the country’s stockpile of enriched uranium as part of efforts to dismantle Tehran’s nuclear programme. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Saturday, Trump said the option had not yet been pursued but could be considered in the...
Messi bags 899th goal as Inter Miami whip DC United in MLS
Argentine superstar Lionel Messi moved to the brink of another goalscoring milestone as Inter Miami bagged their second win of the Major League Soccer (MLS) season with a 2-1 victory over DC United on Saturday. Messi, who scored twice in Miami's Florida derby win over Orlando last week, bagged his third goal of the season with a deft chipped finish...
FA Cup: Man City thrash Newcastle as Chelsea survive Wrexham scare
Manchester City crushed Newcastle 3-1 and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday as Chelsea battled past 10-man Wrexham. Newcastle began strongly at St James' Park and took a deserved lead when Harvey Barnes finished smartly after being found by Sandro Tonali. City were level in the 39th minute in bizarre fashion when Jeremy Doku's dangerous ball behind the defence ran...
Hoodlums disrupt Wike-backed PDP congress in Oyo
Hoodlums disrupted Saturday’s local government congress of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike’s faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State. The PDP members were attacked at Bodija, Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State and at other venues of the congress across the state. A member of the faction, Julius Adekunle, said the hoodlums attacked...
Police begin constable recruitment screening in Jigawa
The Nigeria Police Force in Jigawa State has finalised arrangements to begin the physical and credentials screening of applicants seeking recruitment as constables. The command’s spokesperson, Shiisu Lawan, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Dutse. According to him, the screening exercise will run from March 9 to April 18 at the Police State Headquarters in Dutse. Lawan advised applicants...
Lt-Col, captain killed as troops crush 45 terrorists
The Nigerian Army has mourned the deaths of several soldiers, including a lieutenant colonel and a captain, who were killed during separate encounters with terrorists in Borno State and Katsina State. Scores of troops were killed in recent attacks, although the military also eliminated more than 45 terrorists during operations in the two states. Military sources disclosed that the slain lieutenant...
Obi alleges plot to rig 2027, moves to challenge Electoral Act
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has formally registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Obi completed his registration on Saturday in his hometown of Agulu, Anambra State, where he also announced plans to challenge the newly enacted Electoral Act 2026 in court, alleging that some of its provisions could undermine the credibility...
