President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded the National Youth Games as a key platform for unearthing and nurturing young talents who have gone on to represent Nigeria at both continental and global levels. Speaking through his Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, and former Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare, the President declared the Games open over the weekend at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba, Delta State. Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to the development of sports, describing it as a powerful tool for national unity and social cohesion. “Events like the National Youth Games serve as a launching…
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As the 9th edition of the National Youth Games gets set to commence in Asaba, Delta State, President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, has expressed confidence that the competition will uncover the next generation of sporting talent for Nigeria. Benjamin made the remarks during a tour of the athletes’ and officials’ camps, as well as screening and competition venues, shortly after arriving in Asaba ahead of the official opening ceremony scheduled for Friday, August 29. “First of all, I want to thank God for the safe arrival of the various state contingents and officials…
The Federal Operations Unit (FOU) Zone ‘B’ of the Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted a large shipment of illicit drugs valued at over N48.5 million in Kaduna State. The seizure followed a targeted operation based on credible intelligence, during which Customs operatives stopped a vehicle along the Zaria Flyover on the Kaduna-Zaria Expressway. During the search, officers discovered nine sacks containing 185 compressed blocks of Cannabis Sativa (Indian Hemp), weighing 89.6 kilograms. The illegal substance has a Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ₦48,562,500. A male suspect, Shamsu Nafi’u, who was driving the vehicle, was immediately arrested and taken into custody at the FOU Zone ‘B’ headquarters…
The Nigeria Police Force has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing nationwide operations against violent crime, rescuing five Pkidnapped victims and neutralizing five suspected kidnappers in separate operations across Kebbi and Abia States. According to a press statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the operations part of intensified efforts to bolster internal security also led to the recovery of a significant cache of arms and ammunition. In Kebbi State, a coordinated rescue mission involving police operatives, local vigilantes, and other security agencies successfully rescued three hostages abducted on July 27, 2025, in Sangara Village, Shanga LGA. …
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC) has called on Nigerian authorities to urgently clarify the status of Mr. Ramzy Abu Ibrahim, head of the Palestinian community in Nigeria, following unconfirmed reports of his arrest by security operatives. According to multiple media sources, Mr. Abu Ibrahim was allegedly detained on Friday at his residence in Abuja by individuals believed to be members of an anti-terrorism unit. Since then, his whereabouts remain unknown, and there has been no official statement from any Nigerian security agency confirming or explaining the reported arrest. MPAC, in a statement released on Monday, said efforts by Mr.…
In a landmark move to expand grassroots governance and address long-standing structural imbalances, Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya on Monday signed the Local Council Development Areas (Creation & Administration) Bill into law, officially establishing 13 new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) across the state. The new law raises the number of local administrative units in Gombe from 11 to 24. Governor Yahaya described the development as a “bold, constitutional, and people-driven reform” aimed at bringing governance closer to communities that have long been underserved. Speaking at the signing ceremony held at the Government House, the governor explained that the LCDAs were…
The Akwa Ibom State Government has officially revoked all land allocations made between May 29, 2023, and August 25, 2025, including those involving government-acquired properties. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the state’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Uko Essien Udom. According to Udom, the move is part of a broader effort to revalidate all land allocations and transition to the newly introduced digital Geographic Information System, known as Akwa-GIS. As part of the reform, the government has suspended all new land allocations and transactions for one month. During this period, the Directorate of Lands…
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially confirmed Ambassador Umar Damagum as the substantive National Chairman of the party. Damagum, who had been serving in an acting capacity since 2023, received full affirmation during the PDP’s 102nd NEC meeting in Abuja. In his remarks following the confirmation, Damagum expressed deep appreciation to the party’s leadership and members for their confidence and continued support. He described the confirmation as a recognition not just of his individual efforts, but of the collective work and resilience of the PDP leadership. “Today’s decision by the NEC reflects the…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 55-year-old drug kingpin, Mohammed Ali Abubakar, also known as Bello Karama, and five others in connection with a criminal syndicate that allegedly planted illicit drugs in the luggage of three unsuspecting Nigerian pilgrims, now detained in Saudi Arabia. The development was disclosed during a press briefing held at the NDLEA National Headquarters in Abuja on Monday. Speaking at the event were the Agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi; Director of Assets and Financial Investigation, Dr. Abdul Ibrahim; and Director of Prosecution and Legal Services, Theresa Asuquo. According to…
The Speaker of the 10th Benue State House of Assembly, Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh, has resigned from his position, marking a dramatic turn in the state’s legislative leadership. Dajoh’s resignation was confirmed on Sunday, though the reasons behind his sudden departure remain unclear as of the time of this report. His exit has sparked widespread speculation, particularly given the tense political atmosphere that has gripped the Assembly in recent weeks. Dajoh assumed the speakership in June 2023 under controversial and high-pressure circumstances. However, recent internal developments have suggested growing unrest within the House. Notably, a group of lawmakers was recently suspended…