Mexican Cartels Turning Nigeria Into Meth Hub – US
The United States has warned that Mexican drug cartels are increasingly looking to Africa as an alternative route for trafficking synthetic drugs, after the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency dismantled four methamphetamine laboratories in Nigeria this year.
2027: Don’t Waste Votes On ‘Untrustworthy’ Atiku, ‘Fake’ Obi, Wike Urges Rainbow Coalition
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged youths of the Rivers Rainbow Coalition not to waste their votes on former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, describing the former as untrustworthy and the latter as a “fake man”.
Republicans Push Back On Donald Trump’s Wavering Support For Ukraine
A handful of Republicans have spoken out against Donald Trump’s stance on Russia, over his handling of the Ukraine war.
APC Campaign: Tinubu Has Nothing To Say To Nigerians — Baba-Ahmed
The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has scored President Bola Tinubu’s government low, claiming it has failed to deliver its promises to Nigerians.
Again, Another Non-Nigerian Brings Ebola Into Abuja; FG Says Don’t Panic, Stay Vigilant
The Federal Government has confirmed an imported case of Ebola virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, as health authorities intensify contact tracing following the identification of 44 contacts.
Niger, Côte d’Ivoire Reach WAFU-B Final, Secure U-17 AFCON Qualification
Niger and Côte d’Ivoire have secured qualification for the 2026 U-17 Africa Cup of Nations after victories in the semi-finals of the WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship, with both nations advancing to the tournament final.
State Police: Five More Assemblies Pass Bill, FG Panel Submits Draft
The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has completed its drafting stage and has formally submitted the National Policing Bill (2026), together with twenty-nine (29) consequential amendment bills, to the Federal Ministry of Justice for legislative drafting review and validation.
Obi Didn’t Ask Nigerians Abroad To Abandon Families, Says Media Office
The Peter Obi Media Office has pushed back against claims that the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate urged Nigerians living abroad to abandon their families at home, saying his message was about ending the economic hardship that makes millions of households depend on relatives overseas for survival.
With Subsidy, Naira’ll Exchange At N4,000/$ — Oyedele
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has warned Nigerians against returning to petrol subsidy.
Shettima: Without Tinubu, The Economy Would Have Collapsed
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria’s economy would have collapsed without the intervention of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.