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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said its operatives have arrested a 63-year-old Chinese woman, Ting Hung Kiong, for allegedly attempting to smuggle a large consignment of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, into Nigeria. The suspect, a Chinese national naturalised in Malaysia, was arrested on Sunday, May 17, 2026, upon her arrival at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos, from Thailand via Dubai aboard an Emirates Airline flight. According to a statement issued on Sunday by NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the suspect was intercepted at the Terminal 2 arrival hall of…
Super Eagles defender, Semi Ajayi, has expressed excitement following Hull City’s promotion to the Premier League, DAILY POST reports. The Tigers confirmed their promotion to the Premier League after a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Middlesbrough in the final of the Sky Bet Championship playoff at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. Oli McBurnie netted the winning goal five minutes into added time. Hull City are making a return to the English top-flight after nine years in the second tier. Ajayi took to social media to celebrate the win. “God is the greatest. We did it. Up the Tigers,” the former Rotherham United star…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr Ike Neliaku, on his re-election to the Board of the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management for a second two-year term. The President’s message was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Neliaku secured the renewed mandate at the Board’s Annual General Meeting held in Prague, Czech Republic, after a keenly contested election involving representatives from member nations. Tinubu described the re-election as a strong endorsement of Neliaku’s professional competence and leadership…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has said the African Democratic Congress must present a competent and experienced candidate capable of addressing Nigeria’s economic challenges and institutional decline ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the choice before delegates of the ADC goes beyond politics, describing it as a historic responsibility. According to him, the ADC was founded on the principles of transparency, accountability, inclusion and democratic renewal, stressing that Nigeria needs a leader prepared to govern from day one. He said, “At a…
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved free entry for supporters attending Rivers United’s decisive final match of the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League season against Katsina United at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium on Sunday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The move comes as Rivers United intensify preparations for what could become a historic final day in the title race, with the Port Harcourt club still in contention for a second NPFL crown. Rivers United head coach Finidi George has already turned his attention fully to the league decider after his side secured a 2-0 victory over non-league side G12 FC…
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board has extended the registration period for the 2026 National Common Entrance Examination into technical colleges across Nigeria to May 31. The board also announced a shift in the examination date from June 6 to June 13. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Benin by the board’s Assistant Director, Media and Protocol, Mr Uchechukwu Olisah. According to him, the approval for the extension was conveyed by the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, Dr Aminu Mohammed. He noted that the approval was communicated through an internal memorandum signed by…
Stephen Colbert made a surprise TV return one day after his CBS finale to host a public access show in Monroe, Michigan. “It’s been an excruciating 23 hours without being on TV, so I am grateful to be able to be here on Monroe Community Media before they also get acquired by Paramount,” Colbert, 62, joked during his opening monologue of Only in Monroe on Friday, May 22. The comedian actually has a long history with Only in Monroe, as he previously filled in for hosts Michelle Baumann and Kaye Lani Rafko-Wilson when he was preparing for his Late Show…
President Bola Tinubu has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket for the 2027 election after recording overwhelming victories across states in the party’s direct primary exercise held nationwide on Saturday. The exercise, which allowed registered APC members to vote at the ward level across the country, saw Mr Tinubu defeat his sole challenger, Stanley Osifo, by wide margins in most states where results were announced. The exercise, which party officials described as largely peaceful and orderly, reinforced Mr Tinubu’s dominance within the ruling party as he seeks a second term in office. Several states delivered near-unanimous support for…
Last Sunday, I indicated that this week’s edition of The Sunday Stew would pay tribute to the late political economist and public intellectual, Claude Ake. That tribute remains, but its timing has shifted. Later this year will mark the 30th anniversary of his passing — a more fitting moment to revisit the life and legacy of one of Africa’s most consequential intellectual minds. Until then, this column turns to a related but less discussed tradition in Nigerian thought: the rare lineage of framework builders who operated outside the academy yet reshaped how society understood itself. Nigeria’s intellectual landscape faces a…
The Anambra government has launched the rollout of Lenacapavir (LEN PrEP), a long-acting injectable drug designed to prevent HIV infection and reduce new cases among vulnerable groups and high-risk communities. Speaking at the launch in Awka, the Commissioner for Health, Afam Obidike, described the programme as a critical intervention in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Mr Obidike said prevention remained one of the strongest tools in combating HIV transmission. He warned against diversion or commercialisation of the medication, stressing that it was strictly for public health use. “We appreciate Chukwuma Soludo for supporting healthcare reforms and expanding access to lifesaving medical…
