The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has disclosed that a precursor chemical used in the production of fentanyl was discovered during the dismantling of a methamphetamine laboratory in a deep forest in Ogun State. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid…

President Bola Tinubu has reappointed Pokop Bupwatda as Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) in Plateau State. The reappointment takes effect from 30 August. The development was contained in a statement signed by Bridget Omini,…

Prince Harry and Meghan are set to face a fresh security assessment after plans emerged for the couple to relocate with their two children from the United States to the United Kingdom later this month. The Sussexes are expected to…

The growing influence of technology platforms over what Nigerians see, share and believe is creating an accountability gap that requires stronger scrutiny from both digital platforms and regulators, participants at a multistakeholder dialogue in Abuja have said. The dialogue on…

The Premier League will take a tougher stance on holding and grappling at set pieces this season, with referees instructed to pay greater attention to actions that have a clear impact on play. Although the laws of the game remain…

Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate, Isa Ashiru, have traded accusations over the industrial dispute at the Kaduna State University (KASU), where the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened an indefinite…

Barcelona have signed defender Joao Cancelo on a free transfer, the Spanish champions said Thursday. “The full-back arrives as a free agent and signs on until June 30, 2029,” said Barca in a statement. Portugal international Cancelo terminated his contract…

The Police Command in Osun State has confirmed the killing of a 60-year-old man, Tajudeen Yusuf, by suspected hoodlums on Wednesday in Osogbo. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Abiodun Ojelabi, a deputy superintendent of police, confirmed the incident in…

Former Miss South Africa contestant and Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 winner, Chidimma Adetshina, has said she was “treated unfairly and targeted” in South Africa amid an ongoing legal battle over her citizenship status and possible deportation. Speaking in a video…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have recovered two AK-47 rifles and other weapons during an operation to prevent a suspected attack on Mwar community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation was conducted on Wednesday under Sector…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has clarified its policy on underage candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions, explaining the age requirement, UTME participation and conditions for exceptional admission. JAMB made the clarification in a video posted on its…

The outcome of the Osun State governorship election has triggered a fresh debate in Akwa Ibom State over Governor Umo Eno’s performance, with some residents and commentators questioning whether the administration has done enough with the huge resources that have…

Troops of the Nigerian Army have recovered AK-47 rifles, other weapons and ammunition during an operation in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The troops, operating under Sector 8 of Operation ENDURING PEACE as part of Operation HARD KNOCK,…

Residents of Ebenesi Community in Nnobi, in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Tuesday, protested against the planned demolition of their ancestral homes to create space for the power line project. The project is being carried out…

The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has faulted Nigerians who attacked the World Bank on social media over loans to Nigeria, saying their actions showed a lack of understanding of how the system works.…