The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has recorded significant successes in dismantling drug trafficking syndicates that recruit and exploit women for illicit drug operations across Nigeria. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), where he outlined the NDLEA’s strategy of targeting not only drug couriers but also the masterminds behind such criminal networks. According to Babafemi, the agency remains committed to dismantling networks that prey on women and other vulnerable groups by tracing the chain of command beyond those caught transporting illicit drugs.…
Author: Ifeanyi Nwagboso
The Delta State Police Command has rescued a kidnap victim, arrested suspected armed robbers and recovered a firearm and illicit drugs in separate operations across the state. The Command’s Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Crime Squad (SAKU) successfully rescued a kidnap victim unhurt without the payment of ransom following a coordinated intelligence-led operation. The operation was launched after the Command received information on June 11, 2026, regarding the abduction of a male victim by armed men at Okpanam on June 10, 2026. Acting swiftly on the report, operatives deployed intelligence assets and commenced a strategic operation aimed at locating the victim…
The Labour Party (LP) has reacted to its inclusion in the list of candidates for the Enugu North Senatorial District by-election released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC recently rectified the omission of the party and its candidate from the list of participants for the by-election scheduled for June 20, 2026. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ken Eluma Asogwa, the party said it was important to note that when the commission initially released the list of political parties and candidates cleared to participate in the by-elections nationwide, the Labour Party and its candidate for…
The Umuekumenyi Leaders’ Council, comprising leaders from two zones in Ebonyi State, has declared support for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Chief Ifeanyichukwu Odii, ahead of the 2027 governorship election, distancing itself from Governor Francis Nwifuru. The council’s membership cuts across Ohaukwu, Ishielu, Ebonyi, Abakaliki, Izzi, Ikwo, Ezza South and Ezza North local government areas. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of a stakeholders’ meeting held in Abakaliki on Saturday and signed by the council’s spokesperson, Barrister Emmanuel Nwibo. The council, which said it comprises community leaders, professionals, youth representatives, women leaders, stakeholders and…
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has picked former Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, as his running mate for the 2027 presidential election. The immediate past chairman of the ADC in Rivers State, Leader Sampson, confirmed the development to Newsmen on Saturday. Amaechi had contested the party’s presidential primary election but lost to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who emerged as the party’s flag bearer. Before the primary election, Amaechi had maintained that he did not purchase the ADC presidential nomination form with the intention of later accepting the position of vice president. Following the…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has pledged that the state will deliver 95 per cent of its votes to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, declaring that the President deserves a second term in office in recognition of the economic reforms initiated by his administration. Abiodun gave the assurance on Friday during a strategic meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held at the Presidential Lodge, Ibara, Abeokuta. The governor said the reforms introduced by President Tinubu had helped reposition the nation’s economy and laid a solid foundation for sustainable growth and development. He also commended…
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has attributed the persistence of terrorism, banditry and other security challenges in the country to the support criminal groups receive from some members of local communities. Musa made the assertion while speaking at the June 12 edition of The Platform, organised by The Covenant Nation in Lagos. According to the minister, the activities of terrorists and bandits are sustained by individuals who provide them with food, water, intelligence and other forms of logistical support. He said the involvement of community members has made the fight against insecurity more difficult. “Banditry, insurgency, terrorism.…
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has disclosed that additional personnel of the Nigerian Army will soon be deployed to the state to strengthen ongoing efforts to combat insecurity. Soludo made this known on Friday in Awka during the third anniversary celebration of the Eighth Anambra State House of Assembly. The governor revealed that a delegation from the Nigerian Army recently visited the state to assess plans for the establishment of military barracks aimed at supporting security operations against criminal elements. According to him, Anambra is already recording significant successes in the fight against crime, with peace gradually returning to…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State has accused the administration of Governor Hope Uzodinma of undermining the rule of law and democratic principles, including the separation of powers, as Nigeria marks its 27th Democracy Day celebration. The opposition party also alleged that the governor’s style of governance has eroded public confidence in government and weakened democratic institutions in the state. In a statement issued on Thursday by its spokesperson, Lancelot Obiaku, the PDP said the separation of powers and adherence to the rule of law remain fundamental pillars of democracy. According to the party, Uzodinma’s administration has failed…
The South-East Woman Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mrs Oby Ajih, has expressed confidence that the party will secure a resounding victory across the South-East region in the 2027 general elections. Ajih stated this in Umuahia during a mid-year prayer and widows’ empowerment programme organised by the Abia State APC Woman Leader. She said the electoral setbacks suffered by the APC in the South-East during the 2015, 2019 and 2023 presidential elections would not be repeated, attributing her optimism to what she described as the performance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. According to her, the achievements of the…
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said that the support of state governors will not determine the outcome of future elections, insisting that electoral success ultimately depends on the people. Obi made the assertion during an interview on Noire TV, where he argued that his performance in the last presidential election demonstrated that backing from governors is not decisive. According to him, despite not enjoying the support of any state governor during the election, he was still able to secure victories in 12 states. The former Anambra State governor further alleged that he lost two…
The African Alliance Party (AAP) has announced that the Court of Appeal, Makurdi Division, has declared it a legally registered political party in Nigeria. The party’s National Chairman, Rev. Peters Olusegun Iyaobaje, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, saying the judgment was delivered in Appeal No. CA/MK/102/26 filed by the party against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), its Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, and the Commission’s Secretary, Dr. Rose Oriaran-Anthony. According to Iyaobaje, the appellate court held that the AAP is deemed to be a duly registered political party by operation of law. He explained that…
Abia State Governor and National Leader of the Labour Party (LP), Alex Otti, has urged all elected candidates of the party to work together in order to secure victory in the 2027 general elections. Otti made the call on Thursday during the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. He was represented by the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu. The governor commended party members for the maturity displayed throughout the primary election process, describing it as a reflection of the growing strength and stability of the Labour Party. He said Nigerians are looking up to the…
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has said that primary elections conducted by political parties should be seen as contests and not as battles among party members. Obasa stated this in his Democracy Day message to the people of Lagos State and Nigerians at large. The statement, signed by his Special Adviser on Research, Media and Documentation, Adeshina Oyetayo, was made available to journalists on Thursday. Reflecting on the significance of June 12, Obasa described the date as a landmark in Nigeria’s democratic history, noting that it remains a symbol of the sacrifices made by pro-democracy…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described June 12 as one of the most significant dates in Nigeria’s political history and democratic journey. In a Democracy Day statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said June 12 symbolises the enduring aspirations of Nigerians for democratic governance. According to him, the date represents the belief that citizens’ voices matter, their votes count and governments derive legitimacy from the people. “June 12 remains one of the most important dates in our nation’s political history and a reminder that government derives legitimacy from the governed,” Abdullahi said.…
The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has explained the reasons behind his decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and establish a new political platform. Dickson, a former governor of Bayelsa State, disclosed this while speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Wednesday. According to him, a vibrant opposition is essential to the survival of democracy, stressing that he remains committed to opposition politics despite the challenges associated with it. He argued that many politicians join ruling parties to gain access to political patronage and government support rather than for ideological reasons. “We…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Nasarawa State, Comrade Abdullahi Ibrahim Ismael, has expressed concern over developments surrounding the party’s ongoing leadership dispute, urging the judiciary to remain impartial in handling matters relating to the crisis. Speaking with journalists in Lafia on Wednesday, Ismael said all cases concerning the party’s internal affairs should be determined strictly in accordance with the law and established judicial precedents. According to him, the faction of the ADC leadership aligned with former Senate President David Mark and former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola is confident that its position is supported by existing…
The National Secretary of the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), Sunday Ogini, has accused the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, of incompetence in handling issues relating to court judgments and party leadership disputes. Ogini made the allegation on Wednesday while speaking during an interview on News Central Television. According to him, the INEC chairman’s interpretation and handling of court rulings concerning the leadership crisis within the NNPP raise concerns about his competence as a legal scholar and electoral umpire. He argued that valid court judgments had affirmed the leadership of the Bito Abu-led executive,…
Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has directed all political office holders serving in his administration who have declared allegiance to, or defected to, other political parties to immediately resign their appointments. The directive was contained in a public notice issued on Wednesday and made available to journalists by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou. According to the notice, the decision is aimed at preserving loyalty within the government and safeguarding the integrity of public service. Governor Fintiri stated that continued service by appointees who have aligned themselves with other political parties poses a threat to the administration’s objectives.…
The lawmaker representing Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere, has lost his bid to become Minority Leader of the House of Representatives following a resolution barring first-term lawmakers from occupying principal offices. The House adopted the resolution during plenary on Wednesday after approving a motion sponsored by the member representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency of Lagos State, Babajimi Benson. The resolution clarified Order 7, Rule 15 of the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives, which stipulates that only members with cognate legislative experience in the House are eligible for appointment as principal officers. Order 7, Rule…