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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has sounded the alarm over the rising drug addiction crisis in Nigeria’s Northwest region, revealing that approximately three million people are struggling with substance abuse. NDLEA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), made this disclosure on Monday during the launch of a regional campaign against illicit drug use in Kaduna. The sensitization initiative, themed “Stop Drug Abuse and Domestic Violence in Our Communities,” seeks to address the growing drug menace and its social consequences. The campaign, organized by the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in collaboration with the NDLEA,…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has expressed uncertainty about backing President Bola Tinubu for re-election in 2027. Speaking on Prime Time on ARISE TV on Monday, El-Rufai also hinted that he might not remain a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) by then. “I don’t know if I will support Tinubu in 2027. “I will evaluate the situation at the time and consult widely,” he said. El-Rufai explained that his support for Tinubu during the APC primaries was a strategic decision made by party leaders in Kaduna. “We wanted power to shift to the South, knowing…

Two Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SAN), Olalekan Ojo and Kazeem Gbadamosi, have accused Justice Abdulrahman Oshodi of bias in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Ifeanyi Emefiele. They have formally requested that the judge recuse himself from further proceedings. Justice Oshodi has scheduled a ruling for February 26 on the application seeking his recusal. During Monday’s hearing, Emefiele’s lead counsel, Olalekan Ojo (SAN), argued that the judge’s comments during proceedings demonstrated prejudice. Ojo’s application for recusal was based on statements allegedly made by Justice Oshodi in open court, where he reportedly declared that the…

The new Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has intensified efforts to bring an end to the lingering Monday sit-at-home order by enhancing security measures across the state. Despite the official abolition of the sit-at-home directive originally declared in 2021 by the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to demand the release of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, the practice has persisted, disrupting businesses and economic activities. In a move to restore normalcy, CP Orutugu, on Monday, toured key locations across the state, including major markets, parks, and junctions, reassuring residents of increased surveillance, intensified patrols, and improved…

The Nigerian military has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating notorious bandit leader Bello Turji, assuring the public that he remains under constant surveillance and will soon be neutralized. Speaking on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief on Monday, Major General Emeka Onumajuru, the Chief of Defence Operations, dismissed any claims of negotiations with Turji, stating that the military is actively tracking him. “There is absolutely no back-and-forth between Bello Turji and the Armed Forces. As I speak, he is completely in hiding, and the military is on his trail. Very soon, he will be eliminated,” Onumajuru said. He urged Nigerians to…

The Nigerian Senate has commenced a two-day public hearing on proposed tax reform bills, gathering key stakeholders from the country’s economic and financial sectors to discuss crucial policy changes. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa, assured that the process would be transparent and driven by national interest. He emphasized that the hearing aims to review and modernize Nigeria’s tax laws to align with current economic realities. According to Musa, the proposed reforms seek to promote equity, fairness, and inclusivity while addressing inefficiencies in the existing tax framework. He called on stakeholders and the general public to…

Leaders from Ikwuano and Umuahia in Abia State have called on the Federal Government to expedite the completion of the 51-kilometer Umuahia-Ikwuano-Ikot Ekpene road, which links Abia and Akwa Ibom states. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Umuahia on Monday, the leaders emphasized that the timely release of funds would ensure swift completion of the project, alleviating the suffering of road users. The Chief Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre Umuahia, Professor Azubuike Onyebuchi, highlighted the road’s importance in facilitating quicker access to medical care, particularly for critically ill patients. The stakeholders also urged the government to accelerate work…

Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been officially sworn in as the Governor of Ondo State, alongside his deputy, Olayide Adelami, for a fresh four-year term. The Chief Justice of Ondo State, Olusegun Odusola, administered the oath of office to both leaders in the presence of dignitaries and residents who gathered to witness the historic event. During the swearing-in ceremony, Aiyedatiwa and Adelami pledged to uphold the constitution, govern within its framework, and prioritize the well-being of Ondo State residents. The inauguration officially marks the beginning of a new administration in the state. Among the notable figures present were: Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has won all 30 local government chairmanship positions and 332 ward seats in the recently conducted Osun State local government elections, sparking mixed reactions among residents and political stakeholders. The election, organized by the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC) under Barrister Hashim Abioye, was held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, despite controversy and legal battles leading up to the polls. Tensions escalated in the state on Monday, February 17, 2025, when six people reportedly lost their lives as members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) attempted to resume work at various local government secretariats.…

Aloy Ejimakor, lead counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has claimed that the “satanic lie” of a 1966 Igbo-led coup was used to justify his client’s extraordinary rendition from Kenya to Nigeria in 2021. Posting on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Ejimakor wrote: “In 1966, the satanic lie of an “Igbo coup” was concocted to justify the pogrom against Ndigbo. “In 2017, a similar lie was used to tag Ndigbo as terrorists, using IPOB as a cover; and in 2021, it was used to justify the rendition of MAZI NNAMDI KANU. Ndigbo…