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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, said its operatives have intercepted consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs and female clothes heading to the United States, United Kingdom and Democratic Republic of Congo at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) and a courier company in Lagos. According to the NDLEA, two suspects linked to the attempts to export the illicit substances have already been taken into custody. This was made known on Sunday in a statement by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media & Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja.Sunday 19th October 2025 Babafemi disclosed that one of the suspects,…

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has declared that there is no perfect husband or wife, noting that couples learn to master the handlings of their imperfections. Sani said marriages and relationships are periodically tested by those imperfections. His remark comes amid the alleged marital crisis between Delta North Senator, Ned Nwoko and popular actress, Regina Daniels. Regina Daniels alleged she was subjected to domestic violence, noting that she can no longer take it. I’m nothing in Ned Nwoko’s house — Regina Daniels alleges domestic abuse (VIDEO) However, Sani posted on X: “There is no perfect husband.There is no perfect…

Public health experts have called on governments at all levels to prioritise environmental cleanliness and public hygiene over excessive dependence on vaccination in promoting healthy living. The appeal was made during the 10th National Conference on Environment and Health, organised by the Living Sciences Foundation at the University of Ilesa, Osun State. The two-day event brought together researchers, academics, and policy makers to deliberate on environmental health challenges. A former Vice-Chancellor of Redeemer’s University and meteorology specialist, Professor Debo Adeyewa, stressed that the government must focus on environmental health and balanced nutrition as key to disease prevention. “God has provided…

The legal battle between the Delta State Government and Fejiro Oliver has taken a new turn, as the government has obtained a reproduction warrant from Magistrate Court 3, Asaba, to arraign him on fresh, yet-to-be-disclosed charges. The new case, titled State (Gov. Sheriff) vs. Fejiro Oliver, was filed on 17 October 2025. It mandates Oliver to appear before Her Worship, Mrs Edith Nkechi Anumadu, on Monday, 20 October 2025, for arraignment. Human rights advocates, including Dr Akima Umukoro, President of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Youth Wing, Worldwide; Daniel Etaga, former President of the Niger Delta Youth Council (NDYC); and…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has directed the police to investigate the alleged disappearance of a 23-year-old youth, Solomon Ikokwu, an indigene of Amangwu Oloko, Ikwuano Local Government Area of the state. According to his mother, Mrs Onyekachi Ikokwu, the young man was arrested on September 27, 2025, by members of a disbanded community security outfit known as the Vigilante, on allegations that he had committed a crime. The grieving mother alleged that members of the local security outfit dragged her innocent son from the family compound, inflicted deep machete cuts on him, and struck him with a moulded block,…

Phone-in radio callers in Calabar have called on the National Assembly to enact laws that will deter elected political office holders from defecting to other parties after winning elections on a particular political platform. Their demand was echoed by a Notary Public and Director-General of Good Governance Advocacy International, Barrister Leonard Anyogo, who said such politicians should automatically lose their seats upon defection. The callers made their views known during early morning phone-in programmes aired on Sparkling FM and FAD FM, while Barrister Anyogo spoke in an interview with DAILY POST. Two of the callers, Mrs. Tina Akpan, a teacher,…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has decried the worsening poverty level in Nigeria, describing it as one of the nation’s greatest challenges.Atiku made the statement on his verified X handle on Saturday to mark the International Day for Poverty Eradication. He lamented that Nigeria remains among the countries hardest hit by poverty despite its abundant human and natural resources. According to him, poverty continues to fuel other societal problems such as disease, ignorance, insecurity, and hopelessness, calling for urgent, people-centred interventions to address the crisis. “Poverty is the greatest enemy that humanity has ever known. Wherever it takes root, whether in…

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Niger State has opened its doors to female political aspirants from the three senatorial zones, encouraging them to contest positions ranging from local government councillorship to seats in the Niger State House of Assembly. State chairman, Alhaji Musa Hassan, who disclosed this in Minna, reaffirmed the party’s commitment to inclusivity, particularly for women and persons with disabilities. According to him, these groups constitute a significant portion of the population and play vital roles in national development. The ADC chairman also expressed concern over the country’s worsening insecurity and unemployment, noting that many Nigerians have…

Paul Onuachu was on target as Trabzonspor defeated Çaykur Rizespor 2–1 away in their Turkish Süper Lig encounter on Saturday. The visitors took the lead after just two minutes through Felipe Augusto. Onuachu doubled Trabzonspor’s advantage in the 19th minute with a superb header. It was the Nigeria international’s fifth goal in his last four league outings for the Black Sea Storm. The 31-year-old has so far registered seven goals and one assist in nine league appearances for Trabzonspor this season. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi reduced the deficit for Rizespor three minutes before the half-hour mark.

Former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Saturday said President Bola Tinubu should not bother coming to the state to campaign in 2027. Bello assured Tinubu that there is no opposition in Kogi State because he will be reelected. He spoke at the ongoing endorsement rally to support President Tinubu and Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo for a second tenure. Bello said, “President Tinubu, you don’t even need to come to Kogi State to campaign in 2027. “There is no opposition in Kogi State. Those who are making noise somewhere have not seen the lion. When the lion roars,…