Osun governor reacts as DSS, Police withdraw security detail
The security detail assigned to the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has been withdrawn by the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police.
Niger government announces rescue of seven Chinese hostages
Seven Chinese nationals who had been kidnapped in the Ajata-Aboki area of the Shiroro Local Government Area of the state have been freed, according to an announcement made by the government of Niger State.
Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria’s agricultural revolution creates over 13m jobs in 7 years
Over 13 million new direct and indirect employment have been created in Nigeria in the past seven and a half years, according to President Muhammadu Buhari.
Drake bets $1 million on Argentina’s World Cup triumph
If Lionel Messi and Argentina win the World Cup on Sunday in Doha thanks to a victory over France, Drake will receive $1.75 million.
Nigeria to jointly bid to host 2025 AFCON with Benin
A bid to co-host the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) is reportedly on the table from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).
NDLEA intercepts 1.7 million opioid pills in noodles at Lagos airport
At least one million seven hundred and sixty thousand four hundred and sixty (1,760,460) pills of Tramadol and other opioids were found concealed in packages of Indomie noodles and other foods at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos, as well as in the state of Gombe.
Ohanaeze knocks EFCC over role in Ike Ekweremadu’s trial
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, the apex Igbo social and cultural organisation, blasted the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Sunday for its role in the trial of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu.
Muhammadu Buhari back in Abuja after US-Africa leaders summit
President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to Abuja, Nigeria, after spending a week in Washington, DC, for the US-Africa Leaders Summit.
2023: APC governors commit to Bola Tinubu’s victory, congratulate Muhammadu Buhari
To ensure that Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, wins in the 2023 election, the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has reaffirmed its dedication.
Nigerian defence chief warns retired generals against betrayal
General Lucky Irabor, Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, has urged retired generals to refrain from speaking ill of the military that gave them so much for 35 years or more of their lives, stating that doing so would be a betrayal.