NDLEA intercepts N3bn opioids at Lagos airport, arrests man with 72 cocaine wraps
The seizure adds to a series of major opioid interceptions reported at the Lagos airport this year.
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Abia: Police recover stolen vehicles in criminal hideout
The Abia State Police Command says it has discovered a criminal hideout where stolen vehicles are kept, in the Isuochi area of the state. According to the command, one white Dodge vehicle with registration number, Lagos APP-909KF, and a red Toyota Camry, with registration number ...
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Fire guts Abuja gas outlet
A gas outlet at Liberty Junction, Kubwa, Abuja, was gutted by fire on Sunday morning. The Federal Fire Service responded swiftly to contain the blaze. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-abuja-gas-outlet/...
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Navy sustains pressure on petroleum theft, recovers 33,800 ltrs in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy has recovered 33,800 litres of petroleum products in the Niger Delta amid its sustained pressure on crude oil theft and other illegal refining activities under Operation DELTA SENTINEL. This is contained in an operational report by the Director of Naval Informat...
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ECOWAS Free Movement: Nigeria seeks balance between mobility, security
The Federal Government is seeking to balance the ECOWAS Protocol on Free Movement with national security concerns by improving the profiling, documentation and monitoring of people crossing its borders. The Director-General of the National Boundary Commission (NBC), Adamu Adaji, ...
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Missing $6.2m Buhari election fund: SERAP gives CBN seven days to explain
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has given the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, seven days to account for $6.23 million election money and over N1.63 trillion missing public funds. SERAP made the demand in a letter dated September 26, 2026, signed by its ...
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Air Peace blames fuel shortage, weather for Abuja-Maiduguri flight cancellation
The airline said passengers were provided with refreshments and hotel accommodation after the service could not operate before Maiduguri airport’s night operating window ended. The post Air Peace blames fuel shortage, weather for Abuja-Maiduguri flight cancellation appeared first...
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NPFL: Niger Tornadoes receive Nafiu boost ahead of Nasarawa United clash
Niger Tornadoes have received a boost ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday six encounter against Nasarawa United, following the return of forward, Nafiu Obalowu, from injury. Obalowu had picked up an injury in the Ikon Allah Boys tie against Warri Wolves...
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Kano State ranks first in 2026 NECO
Kano State has ranked first in the 2026 National Examination Council of Nigeria (NECO), with 74,413 candidates that obtained at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics. The result showed that Lagos emerged second with 72,496 candidates and Oyo came third wi...
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APC ready for 2027 elections – National Chairman
The chairman said the NWC also passed a vote of confidence on President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and other candidates who emerged from the party’s primary elections. The post APC ready for 2027 elections – National Chairman appeared first on Premium Times Niger...
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I won’t reply Soludo for describing me as illiterate factory owner – NDC candidate, Onunkwo
The Anambra South senatorial candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Chief Ebuka Onunkwo, has said he will not engage in a political fight with Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, who recently described him as an illiterate factory owner. Onunkwo said it would not be wisdom on ...
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Super Eagles: George Ilenikhena names his two Nigerian role models
Super Eagles striker, George Ilenikhena, has named his two Nigerian role models. Ilenikhena was asked which Nigerian football icon has influenced his career after he scored his debut goal for the Super Eagles against Madagascar in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier on...
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24 years after ICJ ruling, Nigeria-Cameroon border demarcation nears completion – Official
Mr Adaji said the Nigeria-Cameroon boundary, stretching about 2,100 kilometres, is Nigeria’s longest international land boundary. The post 24 years after ICJ ruling, Nigeria-Cameroon border demarcation nears completion – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....