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By Peter Omopo The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has declared that Nigeria is no longer a safe haven for drug dealers, citing record arrests, seizures and convictions achieved by the agency in the last five years. Marwa made the declaration on Tuesday at the 11th Chairman/Chief Executive Officer Awards and Commendation Ceremony held at the NDLEA National Headquarters in Abuja, where he also urged officers and men of the agency to prepare for more tactically sophisticated operations against drug cartels, barons and couriers in the…

By Peter Omopo The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has cautioned the media and the public against what it described as a “trial by media” in the ongoing legal proceedings involving a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Mike Agbedor Ozekhome. In a statement signed by its National Spokesperson, Bedford Berefa Benjamin, the IYC expressed concern over what it termed sensational and selective reportage of the case, warning that such narratives could amount to reputational damage and undermine the rule of law. The council stressed that Ozekhome, a professor of law and noted human rights advocate, is presumed innocent under Nigerian…

By Peter Omopo The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mallam Abubakar Malami (SAN), over allegations of terrorism financing. Security sources said Malami was taken into custody on Tuesday outside the Kuje Correctional Service in Abuja, shortly after he perfected his bail conditions in an ongoing Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) case involving alleged ₦8 billion fraud. According to the sources, the DSS action followed the discovery of arms and ammunition at Malami’s residence in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State, during a search conducted by EFCC operatives as part…

By Peter Omopo The Sagamu Magistrate Court in Ogun State has adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode, the 46-year-old driver involved in a fatal road accident that claimed the lives of Anthony Joshua’s personal trainer, Latif Ayodele, and his strength and conditioning coach, Sina Ghami, to February 25, 2026. The adjournment followed an application by the prosecuting counsel, Richard Nigiwe, who told the court that although four witnesses were listed, only three were present in court. He requested more time to duplicate the case file and forward it to the Office of the Attorney General through the Department of Public…

By Peter Omopo Thousands of Muslim faithful, Islamic scholars, traditional rulers, and community leaders on Tuesday gathered at the forecourt of the Emir of Ilorin’s palace to bid farewell to the Chief Imam of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Ulamah, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Soliu. The funeral prayer for the revered cleric was led by the Imam Imale of Ilorin, Sheikh Abdullahi Abdulhameed, amid an overwhelming turnout that filled the palace grounds to capacity. Security operatives were deployed to manage the crowd as mourners struggled for space to pay their last respects. Prominent dignitaries and religious leaders…

By Peter Omopo The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced March 11, 2026, as the official commencement date for political campaigns ahead of the Osun State governorship election. The disclosure was made on Monday by the Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Mutiu Agboke, during an expanded stakeholders’ meeting held in Osogbo. The meeting was convened to mark the beginning of the second phase of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in the state. According to Agboke, INEC will formally notify political parties and other stakeholders of the campaign timeline in line with the Electoral Act and the Commission’s…

By Peter Omopo The UK government has approved plans for a new, large-scale Chinese embassy in London, bringing to an end years of debate and scrutiny over the project’s potential security implications. Housing Secretary Steve Reed confirmed on Tuesday that planning permission and listed building consent had been granted for the proposed embassy at Royal Mint Court, near the Tower of London. He said the decision is now final unless it is successfully challenged in court. China purchased the Royal Mint Court site in 2018 for £255 million. If constructed, the 20,000-square-metre complex would become the largest embassy in Europe.…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Emotional safety begins with emotional regulation because when you learn to steady your inner world, you create a space where trust, clarity, and connection can grow. Regulating your emotions doesn’t mean suppressing them; it means acknowledging what you feel, understanding it, and responding with intention rather than reaction. As you practice pausing, breathing, and choosing calm over chaos, you become a safe place for yourself and others. From that grounded place, communication softens, boundaries strengthen, and relationships thrive, proving that true emotional safety starts within and radiates outward. Asiwaju Cares

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, held a strategic meeting with delegates from the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), ably led by the Regional Coordinator (Lagos West), Mr. Gbolahan Oluwatobiloba. The meeting was also attended by the Onigbongbo Agent for the ongoing All Progressives Congress (APC) electronic registration (e-registration). During the meeting, National Identification Number (NIN) related issues stalling the ongoing APC e-registration exercise were raised and extensively discussed. These challenges, which have affected the smooth registration of interested party members, were brought to the attention of the NIMC…

By Peter Omopo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON) on renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist, Ambassador Gilbert Chagoury. The conferment was confirmed on Monday through a congratulatory message and a copy of the Instrument of Conferment of National Honour shared on X by billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola. In his message, Otedola congratulated Chagoury, describing the honour as well deserved in recognition of his visionary leadership and far-reaching contributions to national development. He praised Chagoury’s role in landmark projects across the country, noting their impact on job creation and…