NDLEA Arrests 64-Year-Old With Cannabis, Meth
By Oluwakemi Kindness A 64-year-old man, Joseph Nwaeke, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nasarawa State with 68 kilograms of cannabis and 29 grams of methamphetamine. Nwaeke was arrested on Tuesday, July 28, at Asso Angwan Muazu in the Karu area of the state, accprding to a […]
43 Insurers Meet New Capital Requirement, 8 Under Review
By Oluwakemi Kindness Forty-three insurance and reinsurance companies have met the new minimum capital requirements set by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) following the completion of the sector’s 12-month recapitalisation exercise. The Commission disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying eight other insurance companies that submitted evidence of compliance shortly before the statutory deadline […]
NDLEA Seizes Cocaine in Mortar, Backpack for China, Italy
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 750 grams of cocaine concealed in a local mortar and the false bottom of a backpack packaged for shipment to China and Italy through a logistics company in Lagos. NDLEA in a statement on Sunday says the seizures were made on Thursday, July […]
Police Arrest 161, Rescue 95 Kidnap Victims Nationwide
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has arrested more than 161 suspects and rescued at least 95 kidnapped victims in nationwide operations conducted between July 27 and August 2, 2026. The Force also recovered 27 firearms, including AK-47 rifles and pump-action guns, alongside 396 rounds of assorted live ammunition, five vehicles and several rustled […]
Police Create Proceeds of Crime Section to Fight Terror Financing
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has established a Proceeds of Crime Section to strengthen its efforts against money laundering, terrorism financing and other financial crimes. The new section will be headed by a Deputy Commissioner of Police and is expected to enhance the Force’s capacity to trace and disrupt the financial networks supporting […]
Money Barrier Keeps West African Women Out of Politics
By Oluwakemi Kindness Women across West Africa are facing financial barriers that make it difficult for them to compete for elective positions, with stakeholders calling for dedicated funding to give female aspirants a fairer chance in politics. Following this, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has proposed the establishment of a women’s political endowment fund […]
Groups seek inclusive dialogue on NYSC reforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness Civil society organisations and youth groups have called for broad stakeholder participation in the ongoing review of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), insisting that any reform of the scheme must reflect the views of those directly impacted. The groups, under the aegis of the Centre for Equity, Justice and Transparency in […]
FCT Police Uncover Fake Diplomatic Plate Network in Abuja
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has uncovered a criminal network involved in the production and use of fake diplomatic and government number plates allegedly used by criminals to evade security checks and arrest across Abuja. Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed this on Friday during a briefing at the command […]
Davido Says Family Is His Strongest Source of Support
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has described his family as his strongest source of support during public controversies, personal struggles and periods of grief. The singer spoke during an interview with Vibe Q. Davido said his brothers, sisters and father have always supported him when he faced difficult moments. […]
Tyla Removes Lagos From Upcoming APOP World Tour
By Mardiyyah Abubakar South African Grammy-winning singer Tyla has removed Lagos from the schedule of her upcoming APOP World Tour. The Lagos concert was initially scheduled for December 22. A check of the singer’s official tour website on Friday showed that the Lagos date was no longer listed. The updated tour schedule still includes previously […]