The Senate has called on the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to collaborate on a fresh overhaul of Nigeria’s drug-control legislation, stressing that lawmakers remain open to revisiting the rejected amendment once all constitutional issues are adequately addressed. This renewed push was conveyed by Senate Leader […]
The Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) has restored 450 megawatts of generation capacity to Nigeria’s national grid following the completion of a comprehensive maintenance programme at the Geregu National Integrated Power Project (NIPP) in Kogi State. The rehabilitation, conducted in partnership with Siemens Energy engineers, marks a significant step in efforts to stabilise […]
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has stirred conversation across the country after stating that kidnapping in Nigeria began in the southern region long before it spread to the North. He made the remark during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, where he argued that the widespread belief that the North introduced kidnapping into […]
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has expressed strong confidence that the ruling party will secure a decisive victory in the 2027 presidential election. He made the declaration in Abuja during a courtesy visit by a coalition of women’s political groups who pledged support for the party ahead of […]
Reports claiming that a Mangal Cement truck was intercepted in Yagba East Local Government Area (LGA) carrying 21 children have been widely circulated online, but local authorities have not confirmed the incident. The story also alleged that suspects were transferred to Lokoja, the state capital, but no official statement from law enforcement or the […]
Canada is grappling with a growing homelessness problem, with tens of thousands of people experiencing homelessness on any given night. According to the latest Point‑in‑Time count conducted in 2024, nearly 60,000 Canadians in 74 communities were identified as homeless, while annual estimates suggest that over 235,000 people experience homelessness across the country at some […]
The Delta State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation of the murder of retired High Court Judge Ifeoma Okogwu, with the arrest of key suspects linked to her killing. The development comes nearly two weeks after the former judge was found dead at her residence in Asaba, sparking widespread outrage […]
Thailand has launched airstrikes along its disputed border with Cambodia following fresh military clashes that erupted early Monday, marking one of the most serious escalations between the two neighbours in years. According to the Thai military, Cambodian forces fired into Thai territory at dawn, killing one Thai soldier and injuring several others, prompting what […]
Residents of Itasa in Iwajowa Local Government Area of Oyo State have staged a major protest against Architype Industries Nigeria Ltd, accusing the company of illegally mining lithium and other precious minerals on their land. The protesters, including youths, elders, and the community’s traditional ruler, expressed anger that the company had operated in the […]
