The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a businessman , Ejiofor Godwin Emeka, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) for attempting to smuggle cocaine into the country. According to a statement released on Sunday, October 12, 2025, by Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy at […]
Month: October 2025
Two soldiers Arrested Over Police Constable’s Killing in Bauchi
The Bauchi State Police Command says two soldiers attached to the Special Task Force (STF) Operation Safe Haven in Jos, Plateau State, have been arrested in connection with the killing of a police officer in the state. The deceased officer, Constable Ukasha Muhammed (F/No 533164), was reportedly shot dead during […]
Trump, Al-Sisi To Chair Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt
By Barth Ikiebe with Agency Report US President, Donald Trump and his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, will on Monday chair a Gaza peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, also attended by world leaders, including the UN chief. The gathering in the Red Sea resort town will bring together “leaders from […]
Tinubu Leaves For Rome To Join World Leaders at Aqaba Summit on West Africa’s Security Crisis
By Barth Ikiebe President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday, October 12, for Rome, Italy, where he is set to attend a crucial summit aimed at tackling the escalating security crisis in West Africa. The President will participate in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government-Level Meeting, a […]
Presidency Explains Decision To Pardon 175 Convicts,( Full list)
President Bola Tinubu has granted clemency to 175 convicts and former convicts, including notable figures such as the late Major General Mamman Vatsa, Major Akubo, Professor Magaji Garba, Maryam Sanda, Ken Saro-Wiwa, and the other members of the Ogoni Eight. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the […]
LADY VALERIE FUBARA ATTENDS FUNERAL SERVICE OF HON. PRINCE OBIANDU OHOCHUKWU IN ISIOKPO
Wife of the Governor of Rivers State, Lady Valerie Siminalayi Fubara, on Saturday, attended the funeral service in honour of late Hon. Prince Obiandu Ohochukwu, at Nkarahia Community, Isiokpo Town, in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. Lady Fubara, who is a cousin to the deceased, arrived in Isiokpo […]
FG, NESG Chart Course For Inclusive Growth, Job Creation
By Barth Ikiebe The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment for stronger collaboration with the private sector with a view to driving inclusive economic growth and development. Speaking during the closing ceremony at the 31st Nigerian Economic Summit (NES), the HonourableMinister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr […]
FCSC Boss Describes Awosika As Role Model For Women in Public Service; Eulogises Her Achievements After Retirement
By Barth Ikiebe The Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has described Mrs. Dere Awosika exemplary achievements in post-retirement as remarkable saying that as a chip off the old block, she embodies the values of a renowned Nigerian family with a pedigree that stands tall in the […]
2026 WCQ: Chelle Hails Super Eagles’ Important Win Over Lesotho
By Barth Ikiebe Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has applauded his team’s hard-earned win over the Crocodiles of Lesotho. The three-time African champions scraped past Leslie Notsi’s side 2-1 in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday nine encounter in Polokwane on Friday night. William Troost-Ekong and Jerome Akor […]
Despite Reforms Gains in Nigeria, World Bank Records 139 Million in Poverty
By Barth Ikiebe The World Bank has expressed concern that despite Nigeria’s recent economic stabilisation efforts, about 139 million citizens are now living in poverty, warning that the country risks losing reform gains if they fail to translate into tangible improvements in people’s welfare. The World Bank Country Director for […]