The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has busted a secret laboratory where Colorado (Colos), a synthetic cannabis strain, was being produced inside a house at Ajao Estate, Isolo, Lagos.Officers recovered freshly made Colos, several precursor chemicals, and equipment used in drug production. They also arrested 30-year-old Stephen Kelechi Imoh, the alleged owner of the…
Tinubu Replies Trump Over Religious Freedom President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump, reaffirming that Nigeria remains a democracy built on religious freedom. Tinubu replied that the claims by Trump misrepresent Nigeria, stressing that his administration protects the rights of citizens across all faiths. Tinubu Replies Trump: Nigeria Upholds Religious Tolerance…
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has confirmed his breakup with Argentine rapper Nicki Nicole, denying rumors of infidelity. The Lamine Yamal breakup became public after both deleted photos of each other on social media. Speaking through Spanish journalist Javier de Hoyos, Yamal said the split was mutual. “We are not together anymore, but it was not…
The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Deputy Speaker Samaila Bagudu by armed bandits in Bagudo town on Friday night. According to Police Public Relations Officer Nafiu Abubakar, the lawmaker was taken shortly after completing his evening prayers. However, security teams immediately moved into action to track down the attackers. In addition,…
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the United States may take military action in Nigeria if the Nigerian government “continues to allow the killing of Christians.” Trump made the statement in a post on Truth Social on Saturday, directing the Department of War (formerly the Department of Defense) to prepare for “possible action.” Read…
The PDP crisis has taken a dramatic new twist as a faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, suspended the Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and five other members of the National Working Committee (NWC). The decision, announced on Saturday in Abuja, further exposes the growing division threatening Nigeria’s main…
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of Tanzania’s presidential election, securing another term amid protests and unrest across the country.The electoral commission confirmed on Saturday that she won 98% of votes in Wednesday’s poll, consolidating her leadership in East Africa’s second-largest economy.Read more about Tanzania’s recent elections on BBC News. President Samia…
EFCC Moves Against Officers Accused of Extortion The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has suspended several officials accused of extorting ₦10 million from rapper Oladipupo Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed the suspension in a statement on Saturday in Abuja.He said the agency had launched a full investigation into the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to cancel the 15% fuel import duty, saying it will worsen the cost of living for Nigerians.In a Friday statement, the party said the new policy will push fuel prices higher and increase the hardship citizens already face.Read more on Nigeria’s energy policies via BBC…
EFCC Probe: Agency Investigates Oladips’ ₦10m Claim The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has opened a probe into claims by Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips.He alleged that EFCC officials arrested him during a midnight raid in Lagos and collected ₦10 million before granting his release.The alleged incident reportedly occurred in November…
