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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dealt a significant blow to drug trafficking during the festive season by intercepting shipments of Methamphetamine and Loud, a potent synthetic cannabis strain, at the Tincan Seaport in Lagos. The bust followed months…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced that President Bola Tinubu will present the 2025 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, 17th December 2024. The presentation, scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m., will take place in the House of…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has justified the ongoing demolition of properties in Abuja, stating that he will not be deterred by blackmail. According to Wike, the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) is targeting structures illegally erected on…

The Senate has directed the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to halt all ongoing demolitions of structures unless authorised by a court. This decision aims to address concerns raised over the legality and fairness of the demolition activities under…

President Bola Tinubu has emphasised the need for Nigeria to embrace technology, innovation, and a knowledge-based economy to maintain its leadership role on the African continent. He made this statement on Tuesday while inaugurating the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Technology Innovation Complex (BATTIC) at…

The House of Representatives has initiated an investigation into the ongoing scarcity of currency notes in commercial banks, aiming to alleviate the hardship it has caused for Nigerians. Lawmakers expressed concerns over the impact of the shortage and pledged to find sustainable solutions.…

Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede has officially taken office as the 24th Chief of Army Staff (COAS), weeks after his appointment was confirmed by both chambers of the National Assembly. The ceremony marking his assumption of command took place on Monday at the Army…

Justice Maryann Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court has rejected the bail application filed by former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. In her ruling, Justice Anenih described the application as premature, noting that it was filed when Bello was neither in…

The Presidency, through the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Senate Matters, Senator Basheer Lado, along with Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau and other northern and southern senators, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Senate President Godswill Akpabio on his 62nd birthday. The…

The Federal Ministry of Health has issued a warning to hospitals across Nigeria to prepare for the spread of the XEC COVID-19 variant. The new strain, first detected in Australia, has now reached 29 countries, including the US and the UK. …