Author: Lawan

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed 8,166.95 kilograms of seized illicit drugs in Yobe State, marking a significant milestone in the fight against drug trafficking and abuse. The event which took place at Kasaisa village near Gujba Maiduguri new bypass on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, was presided over by the Chairman of NDLEA Brigadier General Mohammed Buba Marwa and supported by Governor Mai Mala Buni. The destroyed drugs include: 6,791.249kg of cannabis sativa, 1,375.65kg of psychotropic substances, 0.04kg of cocaine, and 0.012kg of heroin. The NDLEA, Yobe State Command has made remarkable progress since its inception in…

A Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja has ordered the remand of a Nigerian Railways worker, Festus Nwaegela, in the custody of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) for the alleged s3xual assault of a seven-year-old girl. The trial judge, Justice Oyindamola Ogala, ordered Nwaegela’s remand after he was arraigned on a two-count bordering on def!lement and s3xual assault brought against him by the state government. The state counsel, Mr Olugasa Azeez, told the court that the defendant had unlawfully had s3xual intercourse with a seven-year-old girl on 18 December 2023. He was also accused of sexually assaulting the same minor…

A Florida mother was arrested and slapped with more than 40 charges after allegedly forcing her 11-year-old daughter to perform various s£x acts on video that she distributed to disturbed perverts. The mother, whose name and age were not shared, was arrested at her home in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Monday, October. 13, after authorities caught a 38-year-old man who obtained and viewed child pornography the woman allegedly sent him, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. The mother sent at least 14 explicit videos filmed between March and April of her daughter performing a variety of s£x acts, including…

Madagascar’s president, Andry Rajoelina, has reportedly fled the country on a French military aircraft, hours before he was scheduled to address the people. French state radio RFI reported on Monday, October 13, that the president, who also has French citizenship, had been flown out of the capital, Antananarivo, after a deal with President Emmanuel Macron. It added that he may have headed for Dubai. He had been due to speak to the nation at 7pm (1600 GMT), according to a statement from the presidency on Facebook. Rajoelina, 51, was first president from 2009 to 2014 before returning to power in…

The pump price of petrol has been raised from N905 per litre to N955 at retail outlets owned by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) and private marketers, marking the second increase within a week. This hike coincides with a severe jump in the price of cooking gas (LPG), creating a double edged sword of financial hardship for households. The price of cooking gas has soared from N1,000 per kilogram (kg) about two weeks ago to N3,000 this week. Consequently, a 12.5kg cylinder refill that previously cost N12,500 now sells for N37,500 in Abuja, Lagos, and other parts of…

US President Donald Trump, speaking in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, following the signing of the Gaza peace deal on Monday, October 13, stated that there would not be a “World War III” starting in the Middle East. He asserted, “There won’t be World War 3, hopefully at all, but it’s not gonna start in the Middle East.” Standing alongside other world leaders at the historic US-brokered ceasefire summit, President Trump addressed the possibility of a global conflict, saying, “I have read it many times that World War 3 will begin in the Middle East, it’s not gonna happen.” He added that…

Gunmen have abducted a journalist, Salis Manaja, while on his way from Abakaliki to Ilorin for a media fellowship. Manaja was reported missing on Saturday, October 11, 2025 after attempts by his colleagues to reach the multimedia specialist failed when his phone became unreachable. The abductors have reportedly made contact, demanding a ransom for his release. Details regarding the exact location where the kidnapping took place remain unconfirmed.

Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong insisted that the players are fully prepared and will do their best to secure maximum points against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic. Nigeria is set to take on their neighbours, Benin Republic, in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday 10 fixture at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo today. Éric Chelle’s side, the three-time African champions, currently sit in third position in Group C with 14 points from nine matches. They must beat Benin and hope South Africa drop points against Rwanda to secure qualification. Speaking at a press conference, William Troost-Ekong acknowledged that…

Reform driven citizens under the umbrella of the Citizens Connect Conference has praised President Bola Tinubu’s achievements in the oil and gas sector. Speaking at the 1st Citizens Connect Conference in Lagos, the Convener of the group, Charles Abakpa Onoja, said the President has restored national confidence in the oil and gas sector. In his opening address, Onoja said: “Let us begin where much of Nigeria’s story has always been written—our oil and gas sector. For decades, this sector symbolised both our promise and our pain. “We have heard stories of corruption, inefficiency, and missed opportunities. Yet today, there is…

President of Peru, Dina Boluarte, was removed from office on Thursday, October 9, after a late-night congressional vote in which parties across the political spectrum called for her ouster. Boluarte has been under investigation for months over various allegations, including bribery and involvement in a deadly crackdown on protesters in 2022. She has denied all allegations and refused to attend the vote on Thursday, where Congress approved her removal, citing “permanent moral incapacity” to face the onslaught of organized crime in the country. The president of Congress, 38-year-old José Jerí Oré, will act as interim president and must now call…