THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has detained for prosecution, a 26-year-old nursing student at Noida International University in India, for allegedly waiting to ingest 76 wraps of cocaine. NDLEA’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, said…
A truce has come into effect in Gaza after Hamas released the names of three Israeli hostages it plans to free. The ceasefire, which was delayed by over two hours, finally started at 11:15 local time (9:15 GMT) on Sunday.…
THE Russian Ministry of Defence has said that the United States has deployed its modernised thermonuclear weapon in Europe. NNSA Administrator Jill Hruby indicated that the B61-12 variant of the gravity bomb has already been deployed across military bases in…
WHEN politicians argue over who’s responsible for a public disturbance, it’s important to examine the situation critically. This finger-pointing can often be a tactic to sway public opinion and deflect blame. In such cases, it’s necessary to look beyond…
SEN. Abdul’aziz Yari has donated N23 million to the families of those who lost their lives and the victims of the recent mistaken airstrike in Maradun LGA in Zamfara. The gesture also included 105 bags of assorted food items. This…
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday that Nigeria has accepted the invitation to join BRICS as a partner country. The ministry disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja by Kimiebi Ebienfa, Acting Spokesperson for the Ministry…
Gov. Mohammed Umaru-Bago of Niger has described as unfortunate the death of scores of people on Saturday in a petrol tanker explosion at Dikko junction on the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, the…
THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday that Nigeria and Egypt have agreed to elevate their diplomatic ties and bolster comprehensive partnership between them. The agreement seeks to promote mutual integration in tackling continental challenges and waive visas…
POLITICAL will is one of the most powerful forces shaping the trajectory of democratic processes and economic reforms worldwide. It is particularly crucial in both the Global North and the Global South, where governance, institutional strength, and socio-economic conditions differ…
THE Israeli government has approved a ceasefire agreement with the goal of facilitating the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip. The decision followed a lengthy cabinet meeting, during which 24 ministers voted in favour of the deal,…
