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NDLEA Dismantles Two Cocaine Cartels in Lagos, Arrests Syndicate Leader

By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled two major drug cartels operating in Lagos, arresting five suspects, including the mastermind, Hammed Taofeek-Ode, after weeks of intelligence-led operations. The operations, which lasted over three weeks, led to the seizure of six cocaine consignments concealed in stainless cups, body cream, and hair gel containers. The breakthrough according to a statement on Sunday came on September 16, 2025, when NDLEA operatives at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, […]

October 5, 2025

Economy

FG to Launch Tax Ombud Office to Safeguard Taxpayers’ Rights

By Oluwakemi Kindness From January 1, 2026, Nigerian taxpayers will have a new avenue to resolve disputes as the Federal Government launches the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO), a key feature of President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing tax reforms. Established under the Joint Revenue Board of Nigeria (Establishment) Act, 2025, the Ombud will serve as a free, independent, and non-judicial platform for addressing complaints between taxpayers and tax authorities. According to the Act, the OTO will protect taxpayers from abuse, […]

October 5, 2025

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Sport

Nigeria Hockey is Rising — Federation President Simon Nkom

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s men’s and women’s national hockey teams will fly out on October 7 for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Ismailia, Egypt, with the players, coaches, and federation officials radiating confidence and unity ahead of the continental showpiece. The tournament, scheduled for October 11–18, will feature Africa’s hockey powerhouses — South Africa, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, and Zambia — as Nigeria aims to secure its place among the elite. President of the Nigeria Hockey Federation (NHF), Engineer […]

October 5, 2025 2

General

Kalu Seeks South-East Seaport

By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to establish a seaport in the South-East to boost trade and economic activities in the region. Kalu made the call at the weekend during the commissioning of projects in Aba, Abia State, where the President was represented by the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi. He stressed that a functional seaport would unlock the economic potential of the South-East and strengthen Nigeria’s […]

October 5, 2025

General

Wike Promises Cleaner Abuja, New Waste Contracts in Two Weeks

By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has reassured residents that Abuja is a safe and secure city, while also highlighting significant progress on key infrastructure projects in the Wuye District and Kuje Area Council. The Minister made these statements in Abuja on Saturday, following a routine inspection of ongoing work in Wuye District Infrastructure and the Federal Highway 105 from the Umar Musa Yar'Adua Expressway to Kuje township. Responding to a question about […]

October 4, 2025

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Sport

Nigeria’s Junior Swimmers Win Two More Gold in Ghana

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s junior swimmers lit up the evening session of the Africa Zone 2 Swimming Championship in Ghana, capturing two gold, one silver, and two bronze medals to close out the first day in emphatic style. Aidan Dumuje showcased his class in the boys’ 100m butterfly, storming to gold with a powerful finish that left his rivals trailing. Timilehin Olaiya matched that brilliance in the 400m individual medley, where his endurance and smooth transitions earned Nigeria its second […]

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Sport

Semifinals Tip Off in CDS Southwest Unity Basketball Championship

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The race for glory at the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Southwest Unity Basketball Championship has narrowed to four, as the competition enters its semifinal stage this Saturday at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. The day’s action will see Hoops & Reads lock horns with Delta Force in the opening fixture at 12:00 noon, before Police Baton squares off with Oluyole Warriors in what promises to be a fiercely contested second semifinal […]

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Sport

Nigeria Junior Swimmers Bag Six Medals on Opening Day in Ghana

By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Junior Swimming Team made a flying start at the Africa Zone 2 Swimming Championship in Ghana, hauling in six medals in the opening day’s morning session, consisting of two gold, one silver, and three bronze medals. Star swimmer Aidan Dumuje stole the spotlight with a sensational double-gold performance. He claimed the 200m freestyle boys’ event in a blistering 2 minutes 06 seconds, before returning to dominate the 50m backstroke boys’ final, touching the wall first in […]

October 4, 2025

Economy

Customs, NCC Partner to Boost Revenue, Block Substandard Phones

By Oluwakemi Kindness The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, has pledged deeper collaboration with the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to improve government revenue and enhance national security through tighter control of imported communication devices. Adeniyi made the commitment when he received the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, and his team on a courtesy visit at the Customs House, Maitama, Abuja. According to a statement on Friday by Customs spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada, the CGC stressed that the […]

October 4, 2025