Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 67-year-old Nigerian-British woman, Mary Barek, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 13 kilograms of cocaine concealed in fake plantain peels through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed concern over what it described as a growing pattern of attacks against Nigerians and other foreigners in South Africa, warning that continued violence could strain bilateral relations.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that it has received more than N500 billion for preparations towards the 2027 general elections.
INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, revealed this during an interview on Arise Television News, noting that the amount represents more than half of the total budget approved for the conduct of the polls.
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The Presidency is facing mounting criticism over the controversy surrounding the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar demanding explanations about the alleged inclusion of ₦1.3 billion for the agency in the 2026 Appropriation Act.
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By Emmanuel Onyedika The Lagos State Government has dismissed reports that the state recorded 10,430 new HIV infections in 2025, clarifying that the figure represents newly diagnosed cases rather than fresh infections. At a press briefing on Thursday at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre, Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA),
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By Emmanuel Onyedika The Federal Government has cautioned petroleum marketers against selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, at prices that fail to reflect the recent decline in global crude oil prices. The warning was issued by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) in a statement signed by its spokesperson,
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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has introduced a toll-free emergency line, 193, to encourage Nigerians to provide timely and credible information to support ongoing military operations nationwide.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 1,565,873 Nigerians have successfully completed their voter registration as of June 26, marking the end of the seventh week of Phase III of its Continuous Voter Registration exercise.
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National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, and the party’s National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, have opposed an application by party chieftain Nafiu Bala Gombe to further amend a lawsuit challenging their emergence as the party’s leaders.
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Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner to South Africa, Alexander Ajayi, says the Federal Government will pursue compensation for businesses and properties abandoned by Nigerians returning home under its voluntary evacuation programme.
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