Nigeria Court Convicts 10 Thai Sailors For Trafficking 32.9 Klgms Of Cocaine

A Federal High Court in Lagos presided over by Justice Daniel Osiagor has convicted 10 Thai sailors and their vessel named MV Chayanee Naree for trafficking 32.9 kilograms of cocaine from Brazil into Nigeria through the Apapa seaport, Lagos. The conviction came after over three years of diligent prosecution by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The convicted sailors who are all nationals of Thailand include: Krilerk Tanakhan; Boonlert Hansoongnern; Jakkarin Booncharoen; Thammarong Put-tlek;...

Fresh Attack by Fulani and Berom communities Claims 10 Lives In Plateau

The Operation Safe Haven has announced that no fewer than 10 people have been killed and several cows rustled in the renewed violence in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The recent surge of violence in Riyom reportedly stemmed from farm destruction, cattle rustling, and attacks on livestock carried out by individuals from both Fulani and Berom communities. A statement from Operation Safe Haven says that the renewed violence in the council area began...

Oba of Benin Fires Priest Over Alleged Extortion, Land Grabbing

The priest of Okhuoromi community in Oredo Local Government Area, Ovbokhan Igbinovia, has been relieved from his position over alleged unauthorized demolition of private properties, land grabbing, and extortion. According to reports, the allegations leveled against the priest were a violation of Benin customs and tradition. The priest of the community was fired by the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The Oba’s order was conveyed by Chief Osaro Idah,...

Lifeless Body Of Suspected Vandal Discovered In Jigawa

A lifeless body of an unidentified male adult was discovered under a slab that contained armored cable wiring. The Jigawa State Police Command Public Relation Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, in a statement disclosed that on the 15 May, 2025, at about 1000hrs, the Command received a distress call from the ministry of works regarding an unfortunate incident that occurred at the Jigawa State Secretariat New Complex, Dutse. “A team of policemen led by the Divisional...

Nursing Mothers In Niger State To Enjoy Six Months Maternity Leave

Nursing mothers in the Niger state’s civil service are to enjoy six months maternity leave to adequately care for themselves as well as their newborns. Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago approved during the State Executive Council meeting at the Council Chamber of Government House, Minna. “The policy was approved as part of efforts aimed at protecting maternal and child health in line with international best practices. “The six months’ maternity leave is aimed at...

Bandits Tax Community ₦60 Million, Threaten Attack

Residents of Tashar Kaɗanya, a community in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State are now in dilemma following imposition of ₦60 million levies on them by bandits who threatened to launch an attack if the money is not paid. A security analyst, @DanKatsina50, on his X handle on Monday said that the bandits gave the community a deadline to pay the money, prompting residents to begin fleeing for their lives. Kankara LGA has suffered...

Professor Chris Piwuna from UNIJOS becomes ASUU’s New President

Professor Chris Piwuna, a consultant psychiatrist at the University of Jos Teaching Hospital, and current Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Jos, Plateau State, has emerged as the new President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Professor Piwuna defeated his opponent, Professor Adamu Babayo from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, thereby succeeding Professor Victor Osodeke, a soil science expert from Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State. Piwuna assumes office...

Power Distribution: Federal Government To Overhaul DisCos

The Federal Government is to overhaul underperforming Distribution Companies (DisCos) as a measure to address the high level of inadequacies in Nigeria’s electricity distribution. Adebayo Adelabu, Minister of Power, who disclosed this after a meeting with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA), which presented a roadmap titled ‘Revamping of the Distribution Sector in Nigeria’, said the overhaul will start with a pilot scheme of two underperforming DisCos. JICA’s proposal emphasizes reforming DisCos “from within” by...

12 Suspected Terrorists Arrested In Kwara

At least 12 persons have been arrested in connection with acts of terrorism in Kwara State. The General Officer Commanding, GOC, 2 Division, Major General Obinna Onubogu, made this known after a recent visit to the camps in the Kaiama and Baruten local government areas of Kwara State. The suspects, according to the Nigerian Army, are members of a breakaway group of the Boko Haram insurgents known as Mahmuda. The terrorists are said to have...

NEMA Distributes Building Materials, Funds To 280 Displaced Persons In Kebbi

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has distributed building materials and funds to no fewer than 280 persons who lost their houses in Kamfani Village in Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Governor of Kebbi State, Nasir Idris, who flagged off the disbursement of relief items and cash to affected victims, said the day marked another historic occasion. The state government and NEMA presented building materials worth millions of naira as well as cash...

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