‘Suck & Die’, ‘Dead Man’, and Others: NDLEA Warns of New Drugs Trending in Lagos, Kano

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria‘Suck & Die’, ‘Dead Man’, and Others: NDLEA Warns of New Drugs Trending in Lagos, Kano

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 20, 2025

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has expressed concern over the increasing prevalence of new psychoactive substances (NPS) disguised under alarming street names. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this while announcing recent drug seizures in Lagos and Kano States, which revealed the abuse of harmful substances among Nigerian youths. Babafemi identified the substances as including NPS and others bearing troubling names such as “Suck & Die,” “Rubber Solution,” “Dead...

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Tinubu Govt Shares Rice Palliatives to SUG Presidents Nationwide

EducationNewsNigeriaTinubu Govt Shares Rice Palliatives to SUG Presidents Nationwide

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 16, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended palliative support to Student Union Government (SUG) Presidents across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The gesture, which included the distribution of rice, was facilitated through the office of the Special Adviser on Students Engagement, Asefon Sunday. Speaking during the distribution event held in Abuja on Tuesday, Asefon highlighted the President’s commitment to supporting students and youth leaders. He noted that the initiative was part of Tinubu’s...

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Military Blames Sahelian Fighters for Rising Terrorist Attacks

National SecurityNewsNigeriaMilitary Blames Sahelian Fighters for Rising Terrorist Attacks

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 16, 2025

The Nigerian military says foreign fighters from the Sahel region are behind the recent surge in terrorist activities in the North-East and North-West. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, explained, “The resurgence in terror attacks can be attributable to the influx of foreign fighters who came in as reinforcements for these terrorists. These foreign fighters are from the Sahelian region.” Buba also said the collaboration...

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Nigeria Governors’ Forum Back FG’s Tax Reform Agenda

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria Governors’ Forum Back FG’s Tax Reform Agenda

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 16, 2025

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the Presidential Tax Reform Committee met on Tuesday, 16 January 2025 to discuss critical fiscal and tax policy reforms, issuing a communique with key resolutions. The Chairman of the NGF and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, signed the communique, which emphasised the urgent need to modernise Nigeria’s tax system. “The Forum reiterated its strong support for the comprehensive reform of Nigeria’s archaic tax laws. Members acknowledged the importance of...

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House of Reps Mourns Deputy Chief Whip, Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga

NewsNigeriaPoliticsHouse of Reps Mourns Deputy Chief Whip, Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 16, 2025

The House of Representatives has announced the death of Rt. Hon. Adewunmi Oriyomi Onanuga, the Deputy Chief Whip, represented the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North Federal Constituency of Ogun State. She passed away on Wednesday, 15 January 2025 following a brief illness. A statement issued by the House Spokesman, Rep. Akin Rotimi, Jr., described Onanuga, popularly known as Ijaya, as a visionary leader and a passionate advocate for her constituents. Born on 2 December 1965, Onanuga was first...

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Police Warn Against ‘Constructive Kidnapping’ Scheme Luring Women to Lagos

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice Warn Against ‘Constructive Kidnapping’ Scheme Luring Women to Lagos

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 15, 2025

The Lagos State Police Command has raised alarm over a new form of abduction, which it termed ‘constructive kidnapping,’ where unsuspecting women are lured to Lagos under false pretenses by kidnappers posing as romantic partners or online friends. Speaking at a press briefing, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olawale Ishola, revealed that at least 16 women had fallen victim to the scheme but were successfully rescued by the police. Explaining the modus operandi,...

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Festive Season Drives Inflation to 34.80% in December

BusinessEconomyNewsNigeriaFestive Season Drives Inflation to 34.80% in December

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 15, 2025

Nigeria’s inflation rate increased for the fourth consecutive month, reaching 34.80 per cent in December 2024, compared to 34.60 per cent recorded in November. This was disclosed by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in its latest report released on Wednesday. The NBS attributed the rise to heightened demand during the festive season, with food and non-alcoholic beverages being the key contributors to the surge. Despite the rise in overall inflation, food inflation slightly eased...

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Military Bans Drones in North East, Cites Threats from Non-State Actors

National SecurityNewsNigeriaMilitary Bans Drones in North East, Cites Threats from Non-State Actors

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 15, 2025

The Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, has announced a ban on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, across the North-East region of Nigeria, citing significant security risks. The Air Component Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Air Commodore U.U. Idris made this known in a statement released on Wednesday. He identified Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states as areas of concern due to unauthorised drone usage. “The proliferation of drones for...

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Simon Ekpa’s Arrest Easing South-East Unrest – CDS

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaSimon Ekpa’s Arrest Easing South-East Unrest – CDS

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 15, 2025

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has stated that the arrest of Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), in Finland, has significantly reduced tensions in the South-East. General Musa made this disclosure on Tuesday while defending the 2025 budget before the House of Representatives Committee on Defence. He explained that the ongoing Operation Udoka by the Nigerian military has been instrumental in stabilising the region. “With...

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Matawalle: ₦50 Billion Defence Budget Insufficient to Tackle Insecurity

NewsNigeriaPoliticsMatawalle: ₦50 Billion Defence Budget Insufficient to Tackle Insecurity

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)January 14, 2025

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has described the ₦50 billion allocated to the Ministry of Defence in the 2025 budget as grossly inadequate to address Nigeria’s mounting security challenges. Matawalle stated this on Tuesday while defending the ministry’s budget before the House of Representatives Committee on Defence. According to the Minister, the ministry faces several financial constraints, including unpaid bills and entitlements for military personnel. He expressed concern over accumulated debts for...

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