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The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested a couple for allegedly operating a drug warehouse in Benin City. The Edo State Commander of the NDLEA, Mitchell Ofoyeju, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, saying the warehouse, located in a residential area along Sapele Road, Benin City, was raided following credible intelligence. He said …

The Department of Defense on Monday identified two US soldiers who were killed in Iranian strikes in Jordan. 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, were killed as part of the Friday attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. Gonzales, of Carrollton, Texas, died Friday, while Feehan, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, died Saturday, the Defense …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in Ogun, Sen. Solomon Adeola, has accused opposition politicians of pursuing personal interests aimed at accessing the state’s treasury rather than serving the people. This is contained in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Sunday by his Media Adviser, Kayode Odunaro. Adeola was quoted to have made the allegation while addressing the Council …

The Obidient Movement says it has intensified mobilisation of supporters for the presidential bid of Mr Peter Obi, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The movement expressed confidence that its presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) can provide the leadership needed to address Nigeria’s economic and governance challenges. The call was made on Sunday in …

President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday urged Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to present a united voice against Afro-phobic attacks in South Africa. Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said this during the 69th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of States and Government of ECOWAS, held in Lungi, Sierra Leone. The President condemned, in the strongest …

The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to place greater emphasis on improving the lives of others rather than celebrating personal milestones extravagantly. In a statement issued on Sunday to commemorate his birthday in Enugu, Obi reflected on his gratitude to God and a renewed commitment to the service of humanity. He …

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Ferran Torres’ first goal of this year’s World Cup was the goal of his life, and it put Spain back atop the soccer world. Denying Lionel Messi a second straight title in what he has indicated would be his final World Cup match, Torres came off the bench and scored in the 106th minute and …

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has dismissed speculation of a rift between him and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani. The speaker described their relationship as cordial and anchored on mutual trust and shared commitment. Abbas stated this on the sidelines of the distribution of 60,000 bags of fertiliser to farmers under the Renewed Hope Fertiliser Distribution 2026 …

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an 80-year-old grandpa, businesswoman, couple and Chadian woman in Edo, Kogi, Rivers interdiction operations. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Giving the breakdown, Babafemi said that NDLEA operatives in Rivers state arrested an 80-year-old grandpa for dealing in illicit …

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), supported by personnel of the Nigeria Police Mobile Force (MOPOL), have foiled an attempted mass abduction by suspected ISWAP terrorists at the Federal Government Girls College (FGGC), Monguno, Borno. The Acting Military Information Officer, OPHK, Capt. Mohammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Maiduguri. Goni said troops equally rescued all 46 …