Bianca Ojukwu hopes Tinubu will secure Nnamdi Kanu’s release

BU SUNNY A. DAVID  Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu has expressed hope that President Bola Tinubu will secure the release of detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu.   Speaking at the memorial for her late husband in Owerri on Tuesday, she suggested that President Tinubu recognizes…

Tantita Security Chief Condoles President Tinubu, Nigerian Army on Demise of Chief of Army Staff

High Chief Dr Government Ekpemupolo, known as Tompolo, Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, has expressed heartfelt condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Nigerian Military, the Nigerian Army, and the family of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General…

NDLEA Smashes International Drug Syndicate, Seized N4.4billion Worth of Cocaine at Lagos Airport

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have thwarted at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, the bid by members of an international drug syndicate that operates between Brazil, Ethiopia and Nigeria to smuggle into Lagos a total of 845…

National Social Security Agency Bill Stands Senator Ned Nwoko Out -Okinbaloye

BY AUSTIN OYIBODE  A Channels Television anchor, Seun Okinbaloye, has thumbed up for Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North in the national assembly.  Okinbaloye, reputed for his critical stance against interviewees, commended Senator Nwoko over the number of bills and motions he…

Canadian Woman Bags 11 years Imprisonment for Importing Illicit Drug into Nigeria

A 41-year-old Canadian woman Adrienne Munju has been convicted and sentenced to 11 years imprisonment by a Federal High Court in Lagos for importing 74 parcels of Canadian Loud, a strong strain of synthetic cannabis weighing 35.2 kilogrammes into Nigeria. According to…

UK partnership with Nigeria on drug war yielding results- UK Home Office

The United Kingdom Home Office International Operations, HOIO, has said its collaboration with Nigeria on the fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking is yielding positive results as evident by the streak of successes being recorded by the National Drug Law…

Defence Minister praises Nigerian Army for Niger Delta operations

The Minister of Defence, His Excellency Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has commended the Nigerian Army (NA) for its significant efforts in enhancing security and promoting economic stability in the Niger Delta Region (NDR).During his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters of 6 Division,…

Israel’s New Displacement Order: Aid Organisations Warn of Escalation of Humanitarian Catastrophe in Gaza

Aid organisations have warned of dramatic escalation of humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza following Israel issuance of new mass displacement orders to Palestinian occupying in part of the war-torn city. A statement on Wednesday signed by a conglomerate of aid organisations including ActionAid,…

Delta Commissioner for Oil & Gas supervises resolutions between Oboro & Egberi families for peace and security in Burutu

The Hon. Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon Chief Peter Okogbare Uviejitobor and Egbaisou of Burutu LGA, Dr Ebi Franklin Waboke, the Lomafe Laje kingdom, Ondo West LGA.From the mediatory meeting called by the Delta State Governor through the Hon.Commissioner for Oil…

Delta Govt approves judicial commission to look into land, security issues within Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom

The Delta State Government has approved for a judicial commission to look into the land, security issues within Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom. This stems from the problems identified by the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku and other community members as to the security challenges and land…

NDLEA intercepts ex-convict with over N4.6 billion worth of cocaine at Lagos airport

Barely 16 months after he was arrested and convicted for ingesting 93 pellets of cocaine, a 48-year-old businessman Christian Ogbuji has been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos for importing…

NNPP Governorship candidate bemoans killing of protesters

NNPP Governorship candidate bemoans killing of protesters

By Austen Akhagbeme Dr Azemhe Azena, the Edo State NNPP Governorship Candidate, has condemned the killings and harassment of harmless #EndBadGovernance protesters nationwide by security agents. In a statement released today in Benin City, the Edo State Capital, the youthful Philanthropist and…

INSECURITY: DOPF Tasks Security Agencies on kidnapping, Herder Attacks in Delta 

INSECURITY: DOPF Tasks Security Agencies on kidnapping, Herder Attacks in Delta 

 The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has expressed grave concern over the alarming increase in kidnapping incidents and herder attacks in Delta State, particularly in Delta Central and Delta North. In a press statement released on Sunday, July 28, 2024, titled “Delta…

Nigeria, Rest of Africa Still in Pains of Global North’s Exploitation, FG Decries

Nigeria, Rest of Africa Still in Pains of Global North’s Exploitation, FG Decries

The Federal Government has decried that Nigeria and in fact the whole of Africa is still in pains over decades and centuries of exploitation mostly perpetrated on the continent by Global North countries. The Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Izaq Salako…

Planned Protests: IPCR Calls For Calm, Restraint

Planned Protests: IPCR Calls For Calm, Restraint

Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has issued a timely call for calm and restraint, ahead of the planned protests against the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The Institute on Wednesday called on Civil Society Groups, organizers, and other bodies…

NAPTIP Promises Improved Strategies to Tackle Evolving Trend of Human Trafficking

NAPTIP Promises Improved Strategies to Tackle Evolving Trend of Human Trafficking

The Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Prof. Fatima Waziri-Azi has pledged that the Agency will continue to develop new strategies, expand cooperation, and foster more collaboration to keep pace with the evolving trends…

Cocaine, Loud consignments hidden in incense candles, ladies’ wears seized in Lagos

Cocaine, Loud consignments hidden in incense candles, ladies’ wears seized in Lagos

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have thwarted frantic bids by drug syndicates to smuggle in and out of Nigeria through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, and some courier firms in Lagos, consignments of Cocaine and Loud, a synthetic…

Nigeria, South Africa Express Grave Concern on Sudan Conflict

Nigeria, South Africa Express Grave Concern on Sudan Conflict

Nigeria and South Africa have expressed grave concern at the on-going conflict in Sudan which has resulted in the loss of innocent civilian lives, exacerbated the humanitarian crisis, displaced millions of people, affected women and children, and led to the total destruction…

NDLEA intercepts N9.8billion worth of fresh codeine shipments from India

NDLEA intercepts N9.8billion worth of fresh codeine shipments from India

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted another batch of seven containers bearing over 1.2 million bottles of codeine conservatively put at a worth of over N9.8 billion at the Onne Ports, Rivers state. The latest seizure made…

Over 5,000 NDLEA Officers Promoted, 15 Commands, 70 Personnel Get Special Awards …Officers to Start Wearing Body Cameras for Operational Efficiency

Over 5,000 NDLEA Officers Promoted, 15 Commands, 70 Personnel Get Special Awards …Officers to Start Wearing Body Cameras for Operational Efficiency

Five Thousand and Forty-Two (5,042) personnel of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have been promoted. This followed the approval of the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the anti-narcotics agency, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) which saw two senior officers elevated to…

NNPP Governorship Candidate sympathizes with Jattu Market Rainstorm victims

NNPP Governorship Candidate sympathizes with Jattu Market Rainstorm victims

By Austen Akhagbeme The Edo State Governorship Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Dr Azemhe Azena, has expressed his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the victims of the rainstorm disaster, which claimed the lives of four people while injuring others…

Two Rescued, Operation Continues as Anambra Police Respond to Building Collapse in Amawbia Market

Two Rescued, Operation Continues as Anambra Police Respond to Building Collapse in Amawbia Market

BY SUNNY A. DAVID In response to a distress call at approximately 12:40 pm today, July 4, 2024, the Anambra State Police Command has rescued two victims from a building collapse at Ekeoyibo market in Amawbia. The rescued individuals have been rushed…

NSCDC Arrests 14 Suspected Oil Bunkerers in Abia Forest

NSCDC Arrests 14 Suspected Oil Bunkerers in Abia Forest

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad has dismantled several illegal local refining sites in Umelechi Forest in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State. The CG’ SIS Commander, Deputy Commandant Appolos Dandaura said14 Suspects…

Marwa Explains Why Assets of Barons, Traffickers Are Targeted in Ongoing Drug War

Marwa Explains Why Assets of Barons, Traffickers Are Targeted in Ongoing Drug War

Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) has justified the decision of the anti-narcotics body to go after the assets of drug barons and traffickers as part of ongoing offensive action against illicit drugs….

Truth Alliance Radio Talk Show Tackles Boko Haram Recruitment Strategies

Truth Alliance Radio Talk Show Tackles Boko Haram Recruitment Strategies

In a continued effort to shed light on and expose the tactics of terrorist groups amid the ongoing fight against Boko Haram in the Northeast, Neem Foundation, a member of the Truth Alliance, sponsored a radio talk show as part of the…

NSCDC Deploys Over 5,000 Personnel for Hitch-free Sallah in Abuja

NSCDC Deploys Over 5,000 Personnel for Hitch-free Sallah in Abuja

Over 5,000 personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been deployed in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja to allow for a hitch-free celebration of the Eid-el-Kabir festival. A statement by the spokesman the FCT Command of the NSCDC, Samuel…

CP gives nod on Commercial motorcycle ban in Delta

CP gives nod on Commercial motorcycle ban in Delta

Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi has hailed the State Government ban on commercial motorcyclists “Okada” in the capital territory and other flash points in the state. Olufemi gave the nod when he received the executives and members of…

Zulum visits Baga, addresses ISWAP threat, Says Terrorist weak, seeking cheap popularity …boosts transport unions, farmers Association with operational vehicles

Zulum visits Baga, addresses ISWAP threat, Says Terrorist weak, seeking cheap popularity …boosts transport unions, farmers Association with operational vehicles

….visits farms, supports South Chad Irrigation Revival Initiative Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, visited Baga town in Kukawa Local Government Area on Sunday to address a reported threat by Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) terrorists against residents.  The governor met with…

Codeine syrup, Loud consignments worth over N2.1billion intercepted at Lagos, P/H ports

Codeine syrup, Loud consignments worth over N2.1billion intercepted at Lagos, P/H ports

Large consignments of codeine-based syrup and Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis worth about N2.2 billion in street value have been intercepted at the Port Harcourt seaports, Onne and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos by operatives of the National Drug Law…

ACReSAL Task Team Lead Calls for Hydrological Assessment to Cushion Flooding in Benue State

ACReSAL Task Team Lead Calls for Hydrological Assessment to Cushion Flooding in Benue State

Dr. Joy Iganya Agene, the Senior Environment Specialist at the World Bank Nigeria Office and Task Team Leader for the ACReSAL Project, has expressed concerns about the geological situation in Zone C of Benue state. She recommends conducting a hydrological assessment of…

Protect Your Children from Pedophiles, NAPTIP Charges Parents

Protect Your Children from Pedophiles, NAPTIP Charges Parents

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) on Thursday charged parents on child protection, insisting that parents should go all out to protect their wards from all adversaries especially pedophiles. Speaking in Kwali local government area of the…

Thailand Govt commends NDLEA over drastic drop in number of Nigerians in Thai prisons

Thailand Govt commends NDLEA over drastic drop in number of Nigerians in Thai prisons

The government of Thailand has commended the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for mounting a vigorous fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria, a development that has impacted positively on the image of the country in the international…

Gaza Attacks: Nigeria Warns Israel Against Escalation of Attacks, Insists Fundamental Human Rights Must be Preserved

Gaza Attacks: Nigeria Warns Israel Against Escalation of Attacks, Insists Fundamental Human Rights Must be Preserved

The Nigerian government has condemned the ongoing onslaught of Israel on Gaza, insisting that the fundamental human rights, including and especially that to life, of the vulnerable civilian population of Gaza must be preserved at all cost. Nigeria, in a statement signed…

OLEH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UNION ELECTS NEW PRESIDENT GENERAL, OTHER EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

OLEH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT UNION ELECTS NEW PRESIDENT GENERAL, OTHER EXECUTIVE MEMBERS

BY MICHAEL EKOKORUWE Oleh Community Development Union (OCDU) at the weekend, elected new president general, Chief Believe Unuafe and other executive members to pilot affairs of the community for one tenure of three years at Oleh Civic center, Isoko South local government…

Delta bans okada, scrap metal scavenging in capital territory 

Delta bans okada, scrap metal scavenging in capital territory 

Delta State Government, Thursday, banned the use of commercial motorcycle, otherwise known as “Okada” as a means of transportation within the state capital territory.  The State Government also banned, forthwith, scrap metaI scavenging, otherwise known as ‘iron condemn’, in the state capital,…

Group Lauds Leadership Qualities Of Commandant General Of NSCDC

Group Lauds Leadership Qualities Of Commandant General Of NSCDC

The Human Rights Advocate and Societal Justice (HRSJ) has lauded the leadership quality of the Commandant General (CG), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Audi in the security outfit. The group gave the commendation in a statement signed by its…

Capital Punishment to Drug Offenders May Not Reduce Level of Crime, UNODC Warns

Capital Punishment to Drug Offenders May Not Reduce Level of Crime, UNODC Warns

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has said that the move by the Nigeria’s Senate to give capital punishment to drug trafficking offenders may add little or nothing to reducing the crime. Country Representative, UNODC, Oliver Stolpe, gave the verdict…

NDLEA declares couple wanted, arrests 4 cartel members over cocaine seizures. Intercepts China, UK-bound drug

NDLEA declares couple wanted, arrests 4 cartel members over cocaine seizures. Intercepts China, UK-bound drug

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared a couple, Kazeem Omogoriola Owoalade (alias Abdul Qassim Adisa Balogun) and Rashidat Ayinke Owoalade (alias Bolarinwa Rashidat Ayinke) wanted over involvement in running a drug cartel. According to a statement on Sunday by…

NSCDC Dismantles Rivers Bunkering Site

NSCDC Dismantles Rivers Bunkering Site

The Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has uncovered and dismantled an illegally constructed refining site with over 100,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Adobi settlement in Etche Local Government, Rivers State. The Commander…

North-West Governors Seek UN Support for Troubled Region

North-West Governors Seek UN Support for Troubled Region

Governors from the Northwest states have approached the United Nations for humanitarian assistance and rehabilitation of their geopolitical zone. Many states in the Northwest have been adversely affected by banditry and terrorism in recent years, causing untold hardship on the people of…