93-year-old among suspects as Nigeria steps up anti-drug crackdown

93-year-old among suspects as Nigeria steps up anti-drug crackdown

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja A 93-year-old man and a 69-year-old medical doctor are among a number of suspects arrested in a series of nationwide anti-drug operations by Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The arrests followed intelligence-led raids across several states, including Abia, Lagos, Ogun, Niger, Edo, Imo, Borno and the Federal Capital Territory, where large quantities of cocaine, cannabis and other illicit substances were seized. According to a statement […]

April 14, 2026 7

NEWS

Nigerian Air Force steps up operations against insurgents in north-east

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigerian Air Force says it is intensifying air operations in the north-east as part of efforts to support ground troops fighting insurgents and maintain security in the region. In a statement signed by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information at the Nigerian Air Force headquarters, the service said the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, had reaffirmed the […]

March 13, 2026 21

NEWS

Nigeria’s military steps up security ahead of Christmas celebrations

By Zainab Uzomah Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters says it has put robust measures in place to prevent attacks and ensure public safety during the Christmas festivities. The Armed Forces of Nigeria, working with other security agencies, have intensified operations in areas considered vulnerable, with additional troops deployed to key locations and major routes nationwide. In a statement signed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Micheal Onoja, the military […]

December 24, 2025 22

NEWS

Minimum wage: Labour kicks as FEC steps down memo, demands consultation

Failure to discuss memo giving room for speculation, NLC tells govt The Organised Labour on Tuesday kicked against the Federal Executive Council’s decision to step down the memorandum on the report of the Tripartite Committee on New National Minimum Wage. The Head of Public Relations of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Benson Upah, who criticised the failure of FEC to consider the memo during Tuesday’s FEC meeting, said stepping down the […]

June 26, 2024 30

Call us +234 (0) 9073530044

steps