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— Arrests two suspects, hands over drugs to NDLEA and warns of security threat Nigeria Customs Service officers have intercepted a luxury passenger bus carrying military camouflage uniforms and illicit drugs worth about ₦259.68 million along the Sagamu-Ore-Benin Expressway in Ogun State. The interception, carried out as part of a coordinated intelligence operation by the service’s Ogun I area command, …

As part of activities celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Nigerian Navy, Forward Operating Base (FOB) FORMOSO has stepped up efforts to promote waterway safety in riverine communities through the distribution of free life jackets and provision of free boat transport services in Brass Local Government Area of ​​Bayelsa State. Speaking during the awareness program held on Sunday, Commander of …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has challenged the recent decision of the Federal High Court in Abuja that annulled the deadline issued by the electoral body for carrying out activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC, in its appeal to the Court of Appeal in Abuja, sought to overturn the May 20 decision and also sought a stay …

Former member of the House of Representatives and one-time Chief of Staff to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda, Mustapha Bala Dawaki, has officially left the ruling party to join the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) as political realignment intensifies ahead of the 2027 general elections. Dawaki officially joined the opposition party on Monday …

Kelechi Iheanacho and Paul Onuachu are cup heroes in Scotland and Turkey respectively, while Super Eagles star Semi Ajayi will return to playing in the Premier League next season. ⚡️ Rychle a precizně Oscar ➟ Juras ➟ Mubarak ➟ 2:0 #sksplz pic.twitter.com/l6nS4nADNx — SK Slavia Prague (@slaviaofficial) May 24, 2026 5.Mubarak Suleiman The youngster scored again for Czech champions Slavia …

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has publicly supported President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027, calling it a “moral and development-oriented” decision for Osun and the Yoruba people. Speaking after inspecting works on the Ibadan-Ile Ife-Ilesa expressway on Monday, Adeleke said he had no hesitation in supporting Tinubu, who he described as “our son, father and leader”. “As the governor …

In response to growing security concerns in Ikorodu and surrounding communities, the Lagos State Police Command has introduced a new tactical intervention unit dubbed “Commando Sweeper Squad” to strengthen anti-crime operations in the area. The initiative approved by the Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, comes amidst increasing complaints by residents over criminal activities and insecurity in parts of Ikorodu axis. …

The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27 and Thursday, May 28, 2026 as national holidays to commemorate this year’s Eid al-Fitr holiday. The announcement was made by Minister of Home Affairs Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo through a statement by the Ministry’s Permanent Secretary Magdalena Ajani on Monday. According to the statement, the holiday declaration underscores the government’s recognition of the religious …

Former member of the House of Representatives representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, Shehu Usman Bawa, has emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Kaduna ahead of the 2027 general elections. The primary elections, which took place on Monday 25 May 2026 in Kaduna, saw Usman defeat fellow aspirant, Haruna Kajuru, by a wide margin. Announcing the result, …

Abayomi Ademola Anders Lind became the first player to successfully defend the men’s singles title at the WTT Contender Lagos after defeating Oh Junsung in Sunday’s final at the Sir Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall in Lagos. The Danish star produced another composed performance to secure a 4-1 victory over the Korean rival in a close match despite the scoreline. …