Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted a Brazil-bound vessel, MV Nord Bosporus (IMO 9760110), with 20 kilogrammes of cocaine at the Apapa seaport in Lagos.The substance was discovered on Sunday, November 16, 2025, concealed under the ship’s cargo.A statement released on Friday by the agency’s spokesman,
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The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has rejected the ruling of the Federal High Court in Abuja that sentenced its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment on seven terrorism-related counts.In a statement on Friday, the group’s spokesperson, Emma Powerful, said Kanu had “committed no offence known to Nigerian law” and
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Donald Trump’s threat to send American forces “guns-a-blazing” into Nigeria triggered uproar in the United States Congress on Thursday, as lawmakers warned that his rhetoric could inflame tensions and undermine delicate diplomatic efforts in West Africa.The outburst came during a heated session of the United States House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee
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Terrorists in the early hours of Friday morning, stormed St. Mary’s Papiri Private Catholic Secondary School, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, abducting an unspecified number of students and teachers.Community residents who visited the school after the attack confirmed the invasion.The invasion is considered a coordinated operation
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of terrorism charges preferred against him.The judge, James Omotosho, found Kanu guilty of all counts one to seven, including his sit-at-home order resulting
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted Biafra agitator Nnamdi Kanu for acts of terrorism and his membership of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).Judge James Omotosho, who earlier ejected the IPOB leader from the courtroom over his unruly behaviour during Thursday’s proceedings, ruled that the prosecution proved
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United Nigeria Airlines has said it has accepted the apologies issued by two passengers, Mr. Martins Otse also known as VeryDarkMan and Mr. Freedom Atsepoyi, known as Mr. Jollof, following the brawl between both men that occurred during the boarding of Flight UN0523 from Asaba International Airport to Murtala Muhammed
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has distanced itself from Zuldal Microfinance Bank Limited, declaring the institution unlicensed and operating illegally within the country.In a statement released on Thursday via X, the Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi Ali, clarified that the bank lacks regulatory approval to conduct any
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The Kwara State Government has directed the closure of all schools across four local government areas following rising insecurity in parts of the state.The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Chairman, Yusuf Agboola Kwara State chapter, announced the development in a statement issued on Wednesday.Agboola announced the closure of schools in
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Senator Okey Ezea, representing Enugu North senatorial District in Enugu State is dead.Ezea was elected under the Labour Party, and he is the only remaining member in the National Assembly from Enugu State.According to reports, Ezea passed on Tuesday in Lagos State while receiving treatment.A reliable source who spoke to
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