Politics

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted a large consignment of Captagon, a dangerous stimulant linked to insurgency and organized crime, in Kwara State, in what authorities have described as a major breakthrough against emerging drug trafficking threats. The agency said its officers, during a routine patrol along Bode Saadu Road on April 21, 2026, stopped a passenger vehicle …

Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has reaffirmed his administration’s steadfast commitment to transparency, inclusion and sustainable development. Ododo pledged to pursue policies and programs that improve the lives of the people and position Kogi State as a destination of choice for investment, innovation and growth. He reaffirmed the commitment on Friday during the ‘Kogi Rebrand 2026, themed ‘Reimagining …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has dismissed as false a viral infographic claiming that a new vehicle tax will take effect from July 1, warning that the material is misleading and could be part of a scheme to defraud unsuspecting Nigerians. In a statement released by Dare Adekambi, special advisor to NRS President Zach Adedeji, the …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced ad-hoc staff recruitment for the forthcoming Ekiti State gubernatorial election. INEC announced on Sunday via X (formerly Twitter) that it has opened applications for personnel to assist in the conduct of the elections scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026. The vacant positions announced include Supervisory Presiding Officer (SPO), Presiding Officer/Assistant Presiding Officer …

*Babatunde Fashola, SAN A group of former presidents of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Ikorodu branch, have lauded the appointment of former Lagos State governor and former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, as a member of the Body of Benchers, describing it as a “fitting recognition of excellence, integrity and decades of selfless service”. In a detailed …

… Flaws that ‘mislead’ reports of Ogun APC meetings …Promises to avoid pre-determined primaries Daud Olatunji Former Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has dismissed media reports that he has been pressuring aspirants to withdraw from the 2027 senatorial race, describing such claims as “misrepresentation” of proceedings at a recent meeting of the All Progressives Congress in Ogun Central. Amosun, in …

By Ayo Kehinde Panic briefly gripped Washington on Saturday evening as US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were quickly evacuated by Secret Service agents following gunfire that disrupted the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, in what officials have now confirmed was a coordinated but ultimately foiled attack by a lone gunman. Providing new details just hours …

Barcelona defeated Getafe 2-0 away on Saturday, extending their lead at the top of La Liga. The victory took Barcelona to 85 points, 11 ahead of second-placed Real Madrid with five games remaining. Real Madrid had already drawn 1-1 against Real Betis on Friday, weakening their title challenge. Getafe held off Barcelona for much of the first half, frustrating their …

National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Ajibola Basiru has described the outcome of the Ibadan Summit by opposition political parties in the country as a sham. He said the claims of the parties that they will field one presidential candidate in the 2027 elections against the APC will not come true, as individuals from different political parties all …

The Federal Government on Friday assured Nigerians that ongoing economic reforms, including the removal of fuel subsidies, foreign exchange adjustments and fiscal restructuring, are designed to provide long-term national benefits despite current economic pressures. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, gave the assurance in Lagos while receiving the “Image Maker Award 2026”, urging Nigerians to remain patient …