Nigeria and Cuba are taking significant steps to deepen their long-standing diplomatic relationship. In a high-level meeting, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, and his Cuban counterpart, His Excellency Bruno Eduardo Rodriguez Parrilla, reaffirmed their commitment to stronger cooperation. Our correspondent has the details.
Nigeria and Cuba have shared…
A former Lagos State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party during the 2023 general election, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has officially returned to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
Jandor announced his readiness to return APC today at a press briefing held at Liberty Place, Ikeja, in Lagos.
Jandor had on March 3 dumped the Peoples Democratic…
Nigeria’s Eniola Bolaji has further cemented her dominance in para-badminton SL3, securing her second medal in just two weeks.
Bolaji on Sunday triumphed over Turkey’s Halime Yildiz with a 2-0 victory in the women’s final at the 2025 Spanish Para-Badminton International in Toledo, Spain.
It’s worth noting that just last week, Bolaji claimed a gold medal at the 2025…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted multiple shipments of illegal drugs, including cocaine, tramadol, and skunk, destined for the United States, Italy, and Poland.
According to a statement by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the drugs were cleverly concealed in items such as prayer beads, board games, and clothing. The interceptions…
ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION (EFCC) HAS REAFFIRMED ITS COMMITMENT TO MAINTAINING INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONALISM IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION.
THIS PLEDGE WAS MADE IN UYO, AKWA-IBOM STATE, AT THE END OF A THREE-DAY MANAGEMENT RETREAT LED BY EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN MR. OLA OLOKUYEDE.
OLOKUYEDE STRESSED THAT INTEGRITY IS CRUCIAL FOR THE EFCC’S SUCCESS AND PROMISED A TEAM OF…
NIGERIA POLICE FORCE HAS MADE MAJOR STRIDES IN COMBATTING KIDNAPPING AND GUNRUNNING, WITH SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS IN ABIA AND NASARAWA STATES LEADING TO THE RESCUE OF FOUR KIDNAPPED VICTIMS, THE NEUTRALIZATION OF SEVEN CRIMINALS, AND THE SEIZURE OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION.
ON MARCH 14, 2025, ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND, ACTING ON CREDIBLE INTELLIGENCE, LOCATED AND RAIDED A KIDNAPPERS’ HIDEOUT IN…
Security remains a critical concern in Akwa Ibom State, as Commissioner of Police (CP) Mohammed Azare recently identified key challenges affecting crime-fighting efforts. The CP emphasized that inadequate manpower and a shortage of operational vehicles continue to hinder the effective policing of the state.
During the visit of the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) for Zone 6, Mustapha…
A joint security operation by the Nasarawa State Police Command, the Nigerian Army, and local vigilantes has led to the neutralization of a wanted kidnapper, Abdullahi, also known as “Honor,” in Akwanga.
The operation took place on March 14, 2025, near the Akwanga Central Mosque, where the suspect attempted to evade arrest but was fatally shot.
Security operatives recovered a…
Jack Draper pulled off a stunning upset at the 2025 Indian Wells, defeating two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz 6-1, 0-6, 6-4 in the semifinals on Saturday. With this victory, the 13th-seeded Brit secured his spot in the tournament final.
Draper will now face 12th-seeded Holger Rune, who defeated fifth-seeded Daniil Medvedev 7-6, 6-4 in the first semifinal, marking his 150th career…
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Dr Fene Osakwe on winning the Cyber Personality of the Year award at the 2025 Cyber Security Awards in the UK.
Dr Osakwe is the chairman of the Lagos State Cybersecurity Advisory Board and the first African to win in the Cyber Security Awards category.
He was recognised for his exceptional leadership, advocacy, and expertise in cybersecurity and data…