The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it uncovered a mansion in the Lekki area of Lagos allegedly used as a stash house for illicit drugs. The agency’s spokesman, Mr Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. Babafemi said operatives of the agency’s Special Operations Unit raided …
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Nigerian music sensation, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has been named among international stars to perform at the 2026 edition of the Mawazine Festival in Rabat, Morocco. Newsextra24 reports that the annual music fiesta is organised by Maroc Cultures, featuring a wide range of international and local music artistes …
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The Governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the Aug. 15 Osun election, Najeem Salaam, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a credible poll that will make votes count. Salaam made the call while speaking with newsmen on Sunday in Osogbo, stressing the need …
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The Nigerian Navy has recovered about 1,600 litres of suspected illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) during an operation in Rivers. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Naval Information, Navy Capt. Abiodun Folorunsho, on Sunday in Abuja. Folorunsho said the recovery was made under Operation DELTA …
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Mrs Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, an APC aspirant for the Lagos State House of Assembly, Surulere Constituency I seat, says she wants to represent the constituency to offer impactful representation centred on the growing needs of the people. Odunuga-Bakare, a lawyer and former Special Adviser to Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Housing, said …
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The Ogun Police Command has arrested two suspects – Adeola Mathew, 47, and Rasheed Omoniyi, 48, over unlawful possession of firearm at Ifo area of the state. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, who stated this in a statement on Sunday in Abeokuta, said a locally made pistol was recovered …
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The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have reaffirmed the suspension of the indefinite nationwide strike earlier scheduled to commence on May 11. SSANU President, Mohammed Ibrahim, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria …
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A political mobilisation group, the Renewed Hope Network (RHN), on Sunday endorsed President Bola Tinubu for re-election. The group also endorsed Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, for election as governor of the state in 2027. The group announced the endorsements at a prayer for Tinubu and Hamzat at …
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The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has questioned the new refinery agreement between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Chinese firms, demanding transparency and accountability. NECA Director-General, Adewale-Smatt Oyerinde, said this in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja while reacting to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed …
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Former NBA coach David Fizdale has been appointed head coach of Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers. Newsextra24 reports that D’Tigers are preparing for the qualifiers for the 2028 Olympic Games scheduled for Los Angeles in the United States. Akeem Busari, Media Coordinator of the team, confirmed the development to …
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