Nigeria’s drug trafficking cartels are becoming increasingly inventive, but the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it is staying ahead of their evolving methods after dismantling six major syndicates and arresting nine suspected kingpins in coordinated Nationwide operations. Recent raids show traffickers are now turning to advanced concealment tools, family-run warehouses and youth-driven distribution…
Nigeria has plunged into another wave of shock and outrage after terrorists abducted 215 pupils from Lungu Community Primary and Junior Secondary School in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, prompting the Federal Government and several Northern States to shut down vulnerable schools immediately. The attackers, estimated at over 70, according to security sources,…
Panic has spread across Niger State following a fresh school attack in which armed bandits abducted several students, just four days after 24 schoolgirls were seized from the Government Secondary School, Kuchi, in Munya Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The latest incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday at Government Day Secondary School,…
The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has intensified its fight against online piracy by securing the suspension of several .ng domain names involved in the illegal distribution of copyrighted music and other creative works. The enforcement, carried out with the Nigerian Internet Registration Association (NiRA) and triggered by a complaint from the International Federation of the…
…calls for Ifa Oracle to Guide Selection As the process to select the next Awujale of Ijebuland gathers momentum, a curator and former legislator, Professor Bankole Okuwa, has urged the Ogun State Government to prevent undue external influence and ensure that only candidates from the authorised royal lineage are considered. Okuwa, a former member of…
By Adeolu Sobowale The Chairman of Abeokuta South Local Government, Hon. Balogun Olaniyi Afeez (BOA), has marked his one year in office with a grand celebration, rolling out an impressive catalogue of people-focused achievements that have earned him widespread commendation across the Council Area. At a well-attended ceremony held at the Abeokuta South Local Government…
…Pushes New Agenda for Grassroots Development By Adenike Olowe The Association of Retired Heads of Local Government Administration (ARHOLGA), Ogun State Chapter, on Thursday, 20th November 2025, held its maiden Public Lecture at the Obas’ Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, an event described by stakeholders as a historic step toward repositioning Local Governments for greater developmental impact….
For the families of the 24 schoolgirls abducted from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, the release of their daughters’ names has brought a mixture of relief, hope, and lingering fear. Since the attack, communities in Maga and surrounding towns have been gripped by anxiety, as parents waited for any news of their…
The Ogun State Government on Wednesday flagged off a two-day workshop on Industrial Waste Management in Abeokuta, with a renewed call for stronger collaboration, stricter compliance, and innovative solutions to environmental challenges confronting the State. Representing the Governor of Ogun State, His Excellency Prince Dapo Abiodun, CON, the Commissioner for Environment, Dr. Ola Oresanya, delivered…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested seven suspected cross-dressers following a late-night raid on a popular entertainment spot along Zoo Road, in the heart of Kano metropolis. The operation, which officials described as intelligence-driven, was carried out after reports of alleged immoral activities within the facility. Deputy Commander General of the Hisbah Board, Sheikh…
