NDLEA Seizes N5.8bn Cannabis in Lekki Raid
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has uncovered a multi-billion-naira drug stash in a Lekki…
NDLEA Seizes N5.8bn Cannabis in Lekki Raid
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has uncovered a multi-billion-naira drug stash in a Lekki mansion. Operatives seized 2,326 kilograms of high-strength imported cannabis known as “Loud” during the Friday raid. The haul is worth more than N5.8 billion on the black market. This operation at Lekki Phase 1 reveals how luxury residential areas now…
Power Supply Stagnates Despite Premium Tariff Hikes
Nigerians are paying 300 per cent more for electricity while receiving the same dismal service. Two years after the government introduced Band A tariffs to boost revenue, the power grid remains stuck. Data from the Independent System Operator shows average generation hovers around 4,200 megawatts. Distribution companies ration even less, sharing just 3,618 megawatts among…
Trump Rejects Iranian Terms as Gulf Conflict Escalates
Donald Trump has dismissed Iran’s latest peace proposal as “totally unacceptable,” pushing the Middle East back toward open warfare. Writing on his Truth Social platform, the US president gave no specifics about the counteroffer but made his disdain clear. This rejection follows weeks of Pakistani-mediated talks aimed at ending the war that began on 28…
Vehicle Imports Surge 67 Per Cent in Three Months
Nigerian ports are suddenly teeming with cars. New data from the Nigerian Ports Authority shows vehicle imports jumped to 58,870 units in the first quarter of 2026. This is a massive 67 per cent increase from the 35,262 units handled during the same period last year. The surge suggests that domestic demand is finally defying…
Opposition Parties Race to Meet INEC Deadline
Nigeria’s opposition parties spent the weekend in a frantic dash to submit their membership registers to the Independent National Electoral Commission. The clock stopped at midnight on 10 May, marking the final cut-off for those planning to hold primaries by the end of the month. Under Section 77(4) of the Electoral Act 2026, parties must…
FG Mandates Drug Tests for Students
The Federal Government has ordered mandatory drug integrity tests for all secondary school students entering the Nigerian education system. Under the newly released National Implementation Guidelines, schools must screen every new arrival before they can take their seats in the classroom. This is not a one-off hurdle for freshers. The policy directs school administrators to…
NMDPRA Issues Licences for 720,000 Metric Tonnes of Petrol
Eight vessels carrying approximately 164,000 metric tonnes of petroleum products are headed to Nigerian ports, according to the Daily Shipping Position obtained on Sunday, raising fresh questions about the country’s dependence on imported refined fuel despite the ongoing operations of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery. The incoming shipments comprise 82,000 metric tonnes of Automotive Gas…
Cruise Ship Outbreak: UK Quarantines 20 Returnees
A special repatriation flight carrying 20 British nationals evacuated from a hantavirus-struck cruise ship landed at Manchester Airport on Sunday, bringing home passengers caught in one of the most unusual public health emergencies to affect a civilian vessel in recent memory. Television footage showed the aircraft touching down at the northwest England airport after…
FIFA Unveils Debut Patch Cards for 2026 World Cup
Football’s governing body FIFA is introducing a new memorabilia programme at this summer’s 2026 World Cup, one that will see players making their tournament debut wear special patches on their jerseys that will later be transformed into limited edition collectible trading cards. The initiative forms part of a licensing agreement between FIFA and American sports…
Arsenal Near First Title Since 2004
Arsenal sit five points clear of the Premier League summit after a late video intervention saved their title bid in East London. A 1-0 victory over West Ham on Sunday puts Mikel Arteta within two wins of the club’s first trophy in 22 years. The match turned on an 83rd-minute strike from Leandro Trossard and…