African Editors’ Forum Bemoans Press Repression in West African Countries
The African Editors Forum (TAEF) has condemned troubling deterioration of press freedom by military authorities in Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali. In a statement signed at the weekend by its…
DNA testing: Paternity uncertainty remains high – Report says
Sept.1, 2024 Smart DNA, a leading DNA testing centre in Lagos, has released its comprehensive 2024 report on DNA testing trends in Nigeria, covering July 2023 to June 2024. The…
NDLEA intercepts 31m pills, bottles of opioids worth N17.9bn at Lagos, PH ports
Sept. 1, 2024 Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted a total of 31, 124, 600 pills of tramadol 225mg and bottles of codeine-based syrup worth…
Wanted ex-beauty queen surrenders to NDLEA after 8 months in hiding
Sept. 1, 2024 A wanted ex-beauty queen, Ms. Aderinoye Queen Christmas also known as Ms. Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye has surrendered to the Lagos Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement…
Kogi: Ododo distributes fertiliser to boost food security
Gov. Usman Ododo of Kogi has inaugurated the distribution of 25 trucks of fertiliser to farmers across the state as part of efforts to enhance food production and boost security….
Edo guber election: Odds and oddities, by Ken Ugbechie
On September 21, barely three weeks away, the people of Edo State will march to the polling units to elect a new governor. All seems ready. The Independent National Electoral…
Delta PDP congress produces Arenyeka as Chairman; Oborevwori happy
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Saturday, congratulated the newly elected members of the State Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following their victories at the…