A former Nigerian international footballer has been sentenced to prison after being found guilty of involvement in a cocaine importation scheme. Court documents showed that the ex-player played a role in bringing illegal drugs into the country. He was convicted alongside other members of the trafficking network following investigations by anti-narcotics authorities. In the same…
Presidential aide Tunde Rahman says the federal government’s current economic reforms, though difficult, are designed to unlock production and export opportunities across the country, with the South-East set to gain the most. He noted that policies such as merging exchange rates, ending fuel subsidies, and restructuring the tax system have created short-term hardship. However, he…
Panic broke out in Amokpala, Oko, Orumba North LGA of Anambra State on Monday after a three-storey private hostel housing students of Federal Polytechnic Oko caved in. The building, situated close to Tonimas Filling Station within the polytechnic community, came down suddenly while students were reportedly inside. The exact number of occupants at the time…
Labour Party leader Peter Obi has stated that promising round-the-clock electricity for every Nigerian within a single four-year term is not achievable. Speaking on the country’s power challenges, Obi explained that Nigeria’s electricity infrastructure is too weak and underdeveloped to be completely overhauled in such a short time. He noted that building, upgrading, and maintaining…
A Nigerian soldier who was declared wanted has been arrested in Borno State while attempting to cross into Cameroon, security sources have confirmed.The soldier, identified as Private Mohammed Yusuf, was intercepted by troops during a routine operation near the border. Authorities say he was trying to flee the country to avoid facing military charges.According to…
