The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a massive international narcotics syndicate, arresting a 63-year-old Chinese national, Ting Hung Kiong, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. Kiong, who has naturalized in Malaysia, was intercepted on Sunday, May 17, 2026, after arriving on an Emirates Airline […]
United States President Donald Trump has introduced a major immigration policy shift requiring Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking permanent residency to return to their home countries before completing their Green Card applications. According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the new directive is designed to restore the […]
Aichatou El-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has issued a ₦2 billion defamation claim against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over statements she says damaged her reputation. Through her lawyers, Mrs El-Rufai accused the anti-corruption agency of publishing “false and misleading” claims […]
Washington has intensified its stance on Cuba, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio declaring that the United States is “laser-focused” on dismantling Havana’s communist system. The warning follows the shock indictment of former Cuban president Raul Castro, tied to the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by anti-Castro pilots. Rubio, […]
Cristiano Ronaldo finally got his Saudi happy ending. The 41-year-old legend scored twice in a 4-1 season finale against Damac, delivering Al-Nassr’s first league title and ending a five-year club trophy drought that stretched back to his Juventus days. The Decisive Night With Al Hilal breathing down their necks just […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has named Professor Segun Aina as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede whose tenure ends on July 31, 2026. At just 40 years old, Aina makes history as JAMB’s youngest registrar, bringing a strong background in digital […]
Unai Emery has done it again—this time making history. The Spanish tactician secured his unprecedented fifth Europa League title Wednesday, leading Aston Villa to a dominant 3-0 victory over Freiburg in Istanbul and restoring the Midlands club to football’s elite after three decades of silverware drought. The ‘Villa’ Curse Lives […]
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has officially withdrawn from the APC governorship primary election, citing peace, unity, and stability as reasons behind his decision. In a statement released Wednesday, Fubara said his choice followed “deep reflection and extensive consultations,” adding that he would fully support whoever emerges as the party’s […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has launched the Simplified Customs Advanced Declaration System (SCADS) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, as part of efforts to modernise airport operations, reduce passenger delays, and improve transparency in baggage declarations. The new digital platform allows inbound international passengers to declare items before […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has obtained a final forfeiture order for a Hawker 800XP private jet linked to alleged fraud, corruption, and money laundering in the Maiduguri Emergency Power Project (MEPP). Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, ruled that Valiente Jet Limited, owned by […]
