The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has enhanced its maritime surveillance and interdiction capabilities after a training visit to the United Kingdom. A six-man team from NDLEA’s Directorate of Seaport Operations, led by Deputy Commander Narcotics Aminu Danjuma Jega, participated in a week-long program from 19–25 October 2025, engaging with UK Border Force, National

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Actress Annie Macaulay Idibia has addressed criticism for liking a post by Laila Charani, co-wife of Ned Nwoko, husband of Regina Daniels. Laila’s post had alleged that Regina’s marital struggles were due to supposed drug and alcohol issues, claiming she nearly lost her own marriage because of Regina’s influence. Reacting, Annie clarified that her action

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Rapper Olamide has hailed Wizkid as the greatest Afrobeats artiste of this generation, second only to Fela Kuti. Speaking at York University, Toronto, Olamide praised Wizkid’s influence on the genre, highlighting their collaborations on hits like Street OT and Kana since 2011. “I’ve had the privilege of working with Wizkid, we’ve made so many songs

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Actress Regina Daniels has expressed gratitude to Serenity Royale Hospital, Abuja, after the facility denied leaking an alleged medical report concerning her to the media. The hospital clarified that a circulated document detailing Regina’s supposed detox program did not originate from them. Actress Responds on Social Media In an Instagram post, Regina thanked the hospital

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A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), operating under the banner of the Progressive and Democratic Stakeholders of the PDP, has urged party members, delegates, and leaders to stay away from Saturday’s national convention in Ibadan. In a communique issued at the end of a meeting in Abuja, the group argued that proceeding with

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Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has criticised former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd.), accusing him of misrepresenting the altercation between the Minister and naval personnel led by Lt. A.M. Yerima during a land-related incident in Abuja on Tuesday. Addressing journalists at his Life Camp residence in Abuja, Wike dismissed

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The Board of Directors of The Delborough Lagos has commended the luxury hospitality brand for its remarkable achievements and rising influence in Africa’s premium hotel landscape. The accolades followed extensive progress reports presented by the management team at the brand’s 2025 Annual Board Meeting held recently in Lagos. Chairman of the Board, His Royal Majesty,

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The Federal Government is considering introducing a mandatory travel insurance policy that will require visitors entering Nigeria on short-stay visas to obtain coverage for repatriation costs. The proposal aims to reduce the financial burden currently borne by taxpayers and strengthen the country’s national risk-management framework. In a statement released by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM),

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The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) has disbursed over N1.1 billion in compensation to employees and families affected by workplace accidents, injuries, and occupational diseases, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening social protection across Nigeria’s workforce. The disbursements, made under the Employees’ Compensation Scheme (ECS), include lump-sum payments as well as ongoing monthly benefits for

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Agricultural experts have reaffirmed the importance of mechanised farming as a catalyst for increased food production, economic growth, and large-scale job creation across Africa. They made the call during the presentation of How Africa Eats, a new book authored by Professor David Luke of the London School of Economics and Professor Olawale Ogunkola of the

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