In a major breakthrough in the fight against international drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted large shipments of illicit substances bound for the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Italy. The seizures were made at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) in
Tragedy struck in Igbesa, Ogun State, as a police inspector, Ajele Oloyede, reportedly ended his life with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The officer was stationed at a ceramics company as part of a security detail when the unfortunate incident occurred on Thursday. The incident was uncovered by another officer, Tolorunloju Stephen, from the Force Headquarters
The Trump administration is reportedly considering imposing broad travel restrictions on citizens from 41 countries, signaling a major escalation in its immigration and national security policies. According to sources familiar with the discussions and an internal memo reviewed by Reuters, the proposed travel ban would include full and partial visa suspensions for nations deemed to
The Federal Road Safety Corps has stated that it is currently studying the court ruling on faded vehicle number plates. On January 17, 2025, a Federal High Court in Lagos issued an order restraining the FRSC from arresting or imposing fines on drivers with faded number plates. The case, marked FHC/L/CS/253/2024, was brought before the
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has approved a training programme for permanent secretaries and other top management officers in the public/civil service of the state. This was made known in a statement made available to Sunday PUNCH by the state’s Head of Service, Kehinde Onasanya. According to Onasanya, the one-week intensive training programme is
The 10th National Assembly has set out fresh conditions for insurance and reinsurance businesses in the country following the enactment of the Nigeria Insurance Industry Reform Act, 2024. The proposed law which became an Act of parliament earlier in the week, seek to provide for a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for insurance business in
Nigeria experienced its lowest number of attacks in 2024, according to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). This welcome development suggests that the country’s security efforts are yielding positive results. The CDS attributed the decline in attacks to the military’s relentless efforts to combat insecurity and terrorism. The Nigerian military has been working tirelessly to
The Niger Delta Youth Council has written to President Bola Tinubu, threatening to shut down oil production across the region if their demands are not met within seven days. At the center of the dispute is the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State, where Governor Siminalayi Fubara is facing impeachment threats. The youths are demanding:
The family of Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has called on the singer to support his ailing father and acknowledge his daughter. In a viral video, Asake’s family members, including his father, mother, and sister, appealed to the singer to take responsibility for his family obligations. Asake’s father, who is currently bedridden due to
JMG Limited, a leading provider of electro-mechanical solutions in Nigeria, has reaffirmed its commitment to renewable energy as a key driver of sustainable development. The company joined the global community in marking World Engineering Day for Sustainable Development, emphasizing the crucial role of engineers in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year’s theme, “Unleashing
