NDLEA arrest Two suspects over packaging of  illicit drugs as Christmas cookies

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested two suspects and  dismantled a social media drug network responsible for the distribution of illicit substances packaged as imported Christmas cookies and snacks in the Lekki area of Lagos state.  NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi, disclosed that in a statement made available to Newsmen on…

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Tourism: Minister urges private sector partnership to transform tourism in Nigeria

Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy, Hannah Musa Musawa, has called for strategic partnerships  with the private sector  to transform Nigeria into a global destination for tourism and business, urging investors to invest in Nigeria’s cultural tourism and creative assets.. She  made the call during the eight edition of Nigeria Tourism Investors Forum…

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Nigerian Air Force airstrikes destroy major  terrorists’ hideout in Katsina, foil attack in Borno

Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has attacked and  dismantled major terrorists’ strongholds in Katsina state  and thwarted a coordinated attempted attack by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)/Boko Haram fighters on Chibok, following a series of precision airstrikes in Katsina and Borno states. This was disclosed in a statement made available to Newsmen on Sunday in…

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Bandits kidnap 7 mourners in Abuja

Seven mourners have reportedly been kidnapped at the border community of Gidan Bijimi, a rural settlement in Bwari Area Council.ñ Sources said the victims, comprising six girls and a 16- year-old boy, were abducted in a well-coordinated attack that happened about 10pm on Wednesday night.It was gathered that the victims had travelled to the community…

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Tinubu forwards list of ambassadorial nominees to senate ………Fmr. Gov Ugwuanyi, Yakubu, Fani-Kayode, Ikpeazu, 28 others included

Nigeria’s President , Bola Tinubu has forwarded the names of 32 ambassadorial nominees to the Senate for confirmation.  The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday, in Abuja said, the nominees include 17 non-career Ambassadors and 15 career Ambassadors, who will be…

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Enugu state govt  assures deeper partnership with EU, Belgium, Portuguese govt,  for economic growth 

Governor of Enugu state,Dr. Peter Mbah has assured a  deeper partnership with the European Union , Kingdom of Belgium, Portuguese government  and the Eastern Nigerian film festival. in the  areas of energy, education ,health, agriculture , industry and entertainment ,respectively. He gave the assurance on Friday,28th November, when he received the Ambassador of European union…

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Enugu govt issues 5-Day notice to people obstructing roads

….Announces 25th November date to commence enforcement  Enugu state ministry of works  and Infrastructure in partnership with Enugu Capital Territory Development Authority (ECTDA) have issued a 5-Day  notice to all persons  occupying  unauthorised spaces along public roads to vacate the roads, saying , the use of public roads for any activity that obstructs traffic is strictly…

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Catholic church debunks Arise TV reports over death of two priests

Catholic Diocese of Nsukka Nigeria has debunked reports on Arise TV ‘s programme, Morning Show on Thursday, in which quoting  a  security analyst, reported that two priests who passed on recently, were murdered by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, adding that the IPOB also claimed responsibility. Director of Communications, Catholic Diocese of Nsukka,…

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