…“A huge amount of planning went into this sophisticated attempt to bring hundreds of kilos of cannabis into the UK,” Boniface said. He added that the coordination of flights and luggage showed “the lengths criminals will go to in order to hide their offending.” “With thanks to Border Force, we were able confiscate thes…

…rail initiative is designed to rehabilitate and intensively utilise about 1,500 kilometres of Nigeria’s existing narrow-gauge rail corridor, creating a dedicated freight link between Lagos, the country’s principal port gateway, and Kano, a major industrial and commercial hub in the north,” the statement mentioned. Trax…

…he’s also doing a lot of rural roads. Every local government is completing about five kilometers of road. He’s building classes, he’s renovating classes, he’s building health centers, he’s renovating existing health centers, he’s turned Kano to a construction site,” he said. On concerns over poverty, Jibrin acknowledge…

…step, one connection and one opportunity at a time. From Grassroots to Greatness That philosophy sits at the heart of MTN Champs. The programme was created to discover and develop athletic potential across Nigeria, providing young athletes with a platform to move from grassroots competition towards becoming future spor…

…public comments and criticism of the authorities. The IPI Africa Programme Lead, Nompilo Simanje, in a statement published on the IPI website on Thursday, said the development reflected a wider trend across Africa, where cybercrime provisions were increasingly being used against journalists. “The escalating weaponisati…

…Village, Ikeja, Lagos,” he said. Aidamenbor said the state Commandant, Oluyemi Ibiloye, cautioned the public against engaging domestic security personnel without conducting proper background checks. The PRO emphasized the importance of adequately profiling domestic staff and security guards, saying that proper screenin…

Veteran Fuji singer Pasuma received actress and political figure Eniola Badmus at his home in a warm courtesy visitPasuma made a bold claim about Eniola's closeness to the president during their meeting, which was captured on videoEniola shared the visit on Instagram, and fans flooded the comments with excitement over …

…involving a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and a small airplane k!lled the pilot of the plane and injured two state troopers on Wednesday night, August 19. A Bell 407 helicopter and a Cessna 150 airplane collided near Carlisle Airport at around 7:50 p.m. in central Pennsylvania, the Federal Aviation Administratio…

…of Zamboye, about 50km (31 miles) from the Central African town of Baboua and a few kilometres from Garoua-Boulai, in eastern Cameroon. Video shows miners running for their lives as the cave-in occurred and buried some of them. Gervais Ganagoroh, a Red Cross volunteer involved in the relief effort, told the Associated…

…clip showed him standing at a vantage point overlooking a row of exotic cars, speaking philosophically about the relationship between wealth and self-worth."When you look at the car you drive from upstairs, are you proud? Are you excited? Does it give you joy?" he asked.In yet another recording, the influencer expresse…

…investments in agriculture and other sectors aimed at reducing food insecurity. “Our philosophy has remained clear: development must reach the grassroots, and the people must feel the presence and impact of government in their communities and daily lives,” he said. The governor said the latest distribution was part of…

…are presently on remand at the three borstal homes located in Abeokuta, Kaduna, and Ilorin. He therefore urged the NBA and the Federal Ministry of Justice to champion the campaign for the provision of borstal homes in all the states, or at least one facility in each of the six geopolitical zones of the federation. Desp…

…178 mph (286 km/h) and typically accommodates five to seven passengers alongside one pilot. Kenya's Ministry of Transport has launched an official investigation into the cause of the crash. by Linda Ikeji at 20/08/2026 6:27 AM | Share this Story

…highway takes shape The Federal Government is also constructing and dualising the 258-kilometre Makurdi-Otukpo-Obollo-Afor-Enugu Highway, one of the country’s key transportation corridors. The highway is expected to strengthen the connection between northern agricultural communities and southern commercial centres. Fun…

…roads,” Akinmade said. He said that the administration had constructed more than 1,700 kilometres of roads since assuming office about seven and a half years ago. He argued that some roads currently in poor condition had existed for a long time without adequate intervention from previous administrations. “Since we came…

…of the Federal Government’s infrastructure projects, noting that more than 2,700 kilometres of highways and major roads were currently under construction, reconstruction or rehabilitation. He cited the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano Road and East-West Road among majo…

…on Wednesday, August 19Josh Outram, founder of Africa Heli Adventures and a commercial pilot with over 15 years of flying experience, was among those killedThe Kenya Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the crash, while police reported thick smoke rising from the site as rescue teams respondedPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast…

…in connection with a major international drug ring, involving the seizure of 184.5 kilograms of cocaine valued at an estimated ₦39 billion. Shortly after news of the arrest went public, several high-profile individuals and celebrities distance themselves from the embattled businessman, with many claiming to have no per…

…supplying coc@ine, while others cut and packaged the drugs primarily at the Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi fraternity houses. Fourteen people have been charged in connection with an alleged coc@ine trafficking ring tied to Penn State University frats Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi. The two are charged with making regular tri…

…“On 29 March 2023, the Federal Executive Council approved its re-award as a 50-kilometre dualisation project for approximately N95.98bn. “The Akure–Ondo State boundary section was awarded jointly to Samchase Nigeria Limited and Horizon Construction Company Limited for N46,684,481,745.44, with a completion period of 24…

…to Marwa, the broader crackdown on the syndicate has resulted in the seizure of 184.50 kilogrammes of cocaine, with an estimated street value of ₦39 billion, alongside foreign currencies and other luxury assets. Prior to his arrest, Michael was widely known for flaunting an opulent lifestyle online. Photos and videos o…

…Onyemenam, Chief Elmina V. Namah, Prof. Jacob Oboreh, Dr. Josephine Konyeme, Dr. Philomena Imonivewerha and Prof. Rowell Ubogu as members. The council of Southern Delta University will be chaired by Chief Godson Echegile, with Prof. Benedict Binebai, Sur. Mrs. Felicia Omatsola, Prof. Stella Chiemeke, Dr. Tosan Luck Pop…

…network. “The operation began with the interception of a consignment of 184.50 kilograms of cocaine concealed for onward export through a courier logistics channel in Lagos. Given the scale of the seizure. “I immediately directed the constitution of a Special Investigation Team, with a mandate to trace the entire netwo…

…"3.UNDER TINUBU BAND A CUSTOMERS USE TO PAY 68 NAIRA, BY 2024 THEY PAY 225NAIRA PER KILOWATT. "4. AS AT JUNE 2024, NIGERIA RECORDED THE HIGHEST FOOD INLATION I. 20 YEARS. IT GREW BY 40.8%. "5. 34 MILLION PEOPLE ENTERED ACUTE FOOD INSECURITY ZONE IN 2026. THAT IS MORE THAN THE POPULATION OF GHANA AND MANY COUNTRIES. "5.…

…to Marwa, the operation began with the interception of a consignment of 184.50 kilograms of cocaine concealed for onward export through a courier logistics channel in Lagos. Given the scale of the seizure, he immediately directed the constitution of a Special Investigation Team, with a mandate to trace the entire netwo…