Politics

NDLEA Intercepts N6.2bn Worth of Captagon, Opioids at Lagos Airport

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has intercepted consignments of captagon, popularly known as the “Jihadi drug”, and millions of opioid tablets worth more than six-point-two billion naira at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The agency also arrested a suspected cross-border drug kingpin and recovered cocaine, heroin and other illicit substances in separate

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Politics

Tinubu Departs Abuja for Three-Week Vacation in Europe

President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Europe to begin a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave. According to a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s first destination is London, United Kingdom. Onanuga said the President is expected to return to Nigeria after the working vacation

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Politics

Concerns Mount Over Use of Dispatch Riders to Transport Illicit Substances

Concerns have been raised over the alleged use of dispatch riders to transport illicit substances, with an operator in the sector claiming that some riders are approached to deliver unknown packages to various locations. Speaking with TODAY FM correspondent, Ayibapreye Ogunu, a bike manager with a private dispatch company, Joy Nwigbo, said logistics services are

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General

NURTW Defends Collection of Loading, Booking Dues in Rivers

The National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, says activities at designated motor parks and loading points in Rivers State are part of the enforcement of its statutory responsibilities and legitimate operational duties. Speaking with TODAY FM correspondent, Eseose Onabu, Chairman of the Rumuola Branch of the NURTW, Comrade Julius Uchenna-Uzoma, said the union is

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General

Hope Rekindled for Families as 18 Youths Graduate from Drug Abuse, Cultism Rehabilitation Programme

Hope has been rekindled for families whose children and wards were involved in drug abuse, cultism and other social vices, following the graduation and reintegration of about 18 young men in Port Harcourt. The graduates, comprising participants from Set 28 in Jos, Plateau State, and Set 29 in Port Harcourt, had previously struggled with drug

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General

Rivers NDLEA Pledges Collaboration to Combat Drug Abuse Among Youths

The Rivers State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Youth Rescue International Development Organization in rehabilitating young people involved in drug abuse. The State NDLEA Commander, represented by ACN Ugochukwu Olisaemeka-Iyi, made the commitment during the graduation and reintegration ceremony for about 18 young men

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General Judiciary

FIRIBEB Warns Against False Information Over GANI TOPBA’s Court Case

A Port Harcourt-based legal practitioner, Bright Firibeb, has cautioned against the spread of false information concerning the ongoing court case involving the leader of the Conscience of Ogoni People, Chief Gani Topba. Firibeb, who spoke in an interview with Today FM correspondent, said misinformation about the trial could create unnecessary tension, cause commotion and potentially

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Sports

Super Falcons Star Christy Ucheibe Joins Al Hilal

Super Falcons midfielder Christy Ucheibe has completed her move to Saudi Women’s Premier League club Al Hilal, marking a new chapter in her professional career. The 25-year-old has signed a two-year contract with the Riyadh-based club after spending six successful years with Portuguese champions Benfica. She will join fellow Super Falcons star Asisat Oshoala at

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Sports

Tinubu Orders Comprehensive Reform of Nigerian Football

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following the resignation of Nigeria Football Federation President Ibrahim Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and members of the federation’s Executive Committee. The President said the reform would address longstanding structural weaknesses in the administration and development of the sport, with emphasis on governance, stakeholder

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Sports

Ikpeme Named Interim NFF General Secretary

Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, the former Deputy General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, has been endorsed as interim General Secretary following the resignation of Mohammed Sanusi. Ikpeme is expected to oversee the NFF Secretariat and coordinate its day-to-day administration during the transition. Dr Ademola Olajire, the former Director of Media and Communications, will serve as

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