NDLEA dogs sniff out UK,US-bound drugs at courier firms in Lagos
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted illicit drugs worth millions of naira during a recent nationwide intelligence-led operation. Mr Femi Babafemi, the Director, Media and Advocacy, disclosed…
Establishment of Rivers Investment Promotion Agency excites Mayor of Housing
The much-expected agency to promote businesses and serve as a one-stop-shop for investment inquiries in Rivers State has been established. This has caused widespread excitement within the business community in…
Former Presidential aide, Ude, disburses N40m to 40 youths
Renowned journalist and former Director of Strategy and Communications to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Chief Jackson Ude, has disbursed N40million grant to 40 youths from the eight communities in his…
Suicide: Man jumps into iron melting pot in Lagos – Police
The Police Command in Lagos State says a 25-year-old contract staff (name withheld) has allegedly jumped into an iron melting pot of his company and died in a strange case…
Upgrading corps members’ accounts for minimum wage is fake new – NYSC
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says it has not directed corps members to upgrade their accounts for payment of N70,000 minimum wage. The NYSC said this in a statement…
Nigeria, corruption and leadership vacuum, by Ken Ugbechie
Nigeria is sick. Afflicted by a deadly disease. That disease is CORRUPTION (mind the emphasis). This ten-letter c-word is the reason Nigeria has remained a complex paradox; a puzzle waiting…
Dangote Refinery and its crude supply wars, by Akpandem James
Ever since the Dangote Refinery began production late last year, it has faced numerous challenges. It has been in conflict with many major players in the oil and gas industry,…
Football: US female team pip Brazil for Olympics gold
US female soccer team Photo: Google The U.S. women’s national soccer team beat Brazil, 1-0, on Saturday courtesy of Mallory Swanson strike to take gold at the Paris…
RCCG 72nd Convention ends with miracles galore, outstanding testimonies
The 72nd Convention of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) hit a crescendo at the weekend with a harvest of miracles and incredible testimonies. Themed HEAVEN, a total of…
From Support to Sabotage: The Complex Legacy of Yahaya Bello
By Abdul Mohammed Lawal. A major challenge for executive office holders in Nigeria, including Presidents and Governors, is the need to exercise control in publicly addressing internal sabotage or obstruction…