The NDLEA officers found cocaine on board a vessel originating from Brazil after a routine check at Apapa seaport in Lagos on Sunday, November 16, 2025. The authorities seized 20 kilograms of cocaine. The drugs had been hidden inside the ship, according to officers. In addition, they detained the entire crew. Crew Detention and Investigation…
Vice President Kashim Shettima left Abuja on Friday. He represents President Bola Tinubu at the G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. Tinubu stays in Nigeria to handle urgent security matters. Officials shared photos of Shettima’s departure. They show him boarding the plane with his team. Additionally media aides highlighted the trip’s importance for Nigeria….
Gunmen attacked Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, early on Monday. They abducted 25 female students and killed the vice principal, Hassan Makuku. Additionally, attackers injured a security guard, Ali Shehu, with a gunshot to his hand. Governor Points to Sabotage Governor Nasir Idris quickly blamed security forces. He claimed the military…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, issued a statement. He tackled some of the key security issues facing Nigeria. violent extremism, Boko Haram, ISIS, ISWAP insurgency, North-West banditry, economic drivers, illegal mining, humanitarian impact, and claims of “Christian genocide.” Evolution of Violent Extremism Akume has traced the roots of Nigeria’s…
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) recently praised two key Nigerian leaders. Former President Goodluck Jonathan and elder statesman Obong Victor Attah received warm tributes as they marked their birthdays. Jonathan turned 68, while Attah reached 87. Both share the same birthday on November 20. PANDEF’s Glowing Tribute PANDEF leaders expressed deep admiration for the…
A federal judge sentences Pras Michel to 14 years in prison. This decision follows his conviction on serious charges. Prosecutors accuse him of funneling foreign money into politics. Michel, a Grammy winning artist from the Fugees, faces consequences for his actions. He orchestrates illegal contributions to Barack Obama‘s 2012 reelection campaign. Additionally the case involves…
Terrorists launch a bold attack on St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri community. This incident occurs in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. Gunmen invade the boarding school during the early hours. Details of the Abduction Armed men burst into the school between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. They abduct more than 50 students…
A Nigerian court sentences Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment. Justice James Omotosho convicts the IPOB leader on terrorism charges. This decision follows years of legal battles. Kanu faces seven counts related to his separatist activities. The judge opts for life instead of the death penalty. He shows mercy despite the severity of the crimes. IPOB…
Pope Leo XIV addresses the ongoing crisis in Nigeria. He highlights how violence impacts everyone in the country. The Pope’s Heartfelt Message Pope Leo XIV expresses concern about the violence in Nigeria. He states that Christians and Muslims suffer from these attacks. Additionally he links the issues to terrorism and economic conflicts. The Pope notes…
President Bola Tinubu shared his grief over the death of Olusegun Awolowo. This event marks a significant loss for Nigeria. The President’s Heartfelt Statement President Tinubu was very sorry to hear about the death of Segun Awolowo. He finds it unlucky and very tragic that he died at such a young age, 62. He not…
