The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has confirmed that armed men shot at its officials at Awolowo Road, Ikoyi area of Lagos State.   In a phone call with our correspondent, the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, stated that the incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday, while the operatives …

A chieftain of the Labour Party, Dayo Ekong, has been named the new chairperson of the party’s Lagos State chapter.   The outgoing chairman, Kayode Salako, who handed over to Ekong on Tuesday, assumed the position of Special Adviser on Lagos Affairs and Liaison operations to the National Chairman of …

France goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris has slammed Argentina stopper Emiliano Martinez for his behaviour during the 2022 World Cup final between the two countries. Martinez played a crucial role as his team won the shootout over France. The Aston Villa keeper saved a penalty from Kingsley Coman and psyched out Aurelien …

The Odofin of Ijejaland, Chief Sunday Oluwole, has been suspended with immediate effect. Odofin’s suspension was contained in a letter written by Barr. Kehinde Amusa of Hassan Amusa & Co., Abeokuta. Newsextra24 reports that Amusa had written on behalf of Odofin Compound, ljeja, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Leaders of the Odofin …

Conflict Research Network, West Africa, CORN West Africa, has raised an alarm that terrorism may threaten the conduct of the 2023 elections in the Northeast geo-political zone. The research group made this disclosure on Tuesday. The new revelation was part of the recommendations at a colloquium webinar themed, “Nigeria Decides …

Alhaji Adamu Uba Musa has made history as the first Muslim faithful and non-indigene to be appointed as commissioner in Cross River State. Musa who is now Commissioner for Inter-Governmental Affairs and 12 others were sworn-in today having been screened and cleared earlier by the Cross River State House of …

The Delta State Government has denied the report that it denied the Labour Party the use of a venue to hold its presidential campaign rally in Asaba. Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, stated this at a news briefing on Tuesday in Asaba, describing the allegation as “cheap lies and …

Akwa Ibom State High Court in Okoita, Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area, has sentenced two tricycle robbers to 28 years in prison. The convicts, Nsikan Friday Tom, 28, and Augustine Gregory, 27, were sentenced for robbing a passenger while trying to board a tricycle at Okokon Etuk Street in Uyo. …

The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu has unveiled his plans for the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, if elected president. Tinubu vowed to prevent the incessant ASUU strikes by ensuring stability in the country’s university system. Speaking at the APC presidential campaign rally in …

Arsenal legend, Emmanuel Petit, has told West Ham United’s Declan Rice to snub a move to Chelsea and join London rivals Arsenal instead amid the ongoing January transfer window. Petit said Arsenal would be a perfect option for Rice ahead of Chelsea. Rice was released by Chelsea during the developmental …