The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was the subject of a criminal investigation linked to drug-trafficking activities in the early 1990s, while stressing that the disclosure does not establish that he committed any offence. The confirmation was contained in a sworn declaration filed by the
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Ogun State Command, has arrested a woman, Mrs Iyabo Sowunmi, over an alleged attempt to smuggle a suspected psychoactive substance into the Medium Security Custodial Centre (MSCC), Ibara, Abeokuta. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon during routine screening at the main entrance of the custodial facility, according to a statement
Three sisters from the same family and Yalwan Rugu-Rugu community in Tudunwada Local Government Area of Kano State have died after a boat they were travelling in capsized on Tiga Dam. The incident occurred at about 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, according to information contained in a statement issued by the Chairperson of Tudunwada Local Government
Kano Tragedy: 4 Almajiri Students Die After Eating Suspected Contaminated Fish Four Almajiri students have died in Kano State after reportedly falling critically ill following the consumption of suspected contaminated fish, while another student survived after stopping midway through the meal. The deceased were identified as Abdulfatah Mohammed, 15; Yusuf Nuhu, 16; Buhari Iliyasu, 14;
Cocaine Trafficking: NDLEA Seizes 184.5kg, Arrests Alleged Cartel Boss at Lagos Airport The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled an international cocaine trafficking cartel that allegedly used Nigeria as a transit hub for moving illicit drugs to the United Kingdom, Europe and Asia. The agency also arrested the alleged Nigerian kingpin of the
BREAKING: INEC Declares Adeleke Winner of Osun Guber Election, Defeats APC Candidate by 66,252 Votes The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the incumbent Governor of Osun State and Accord Party candidate, Ademola Adeleke, winner of the 2026 governorship election. Adeleke polled 511,067 votes to defeat his closest challenger, Bola Oyebamiji of the All
ICPC Uncovers Payroll Fraud as Official Enrols 14 Family Members The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission has uncovered alleged manipulation of government payroll systems, including a case involving an official who reportedly enrolled 14 family members as government employees. The ICPC Chairman, Musa Aliyu, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja while delivering
Trump secretly flown from Turkey to UK amid Iran assassination threat – Reports US President Donald Trump was secretly flown from Turkey to Britain on a smaller military aircraft last month after an alleged Iranian assassination threat, while the White House publicly maintained that he was travelling aboard Air Force One, according to reports by
Shekau’s Son Reportedly Joins B’Haram, Raising Fresh Concerns Over Insurgency’s Next Generation The reported emergence of Ibn Mohammed bin Shakau, the biological son of late Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau, within the ranks of the insurgent group has raised fresh concerns over the possible generational continuity of extremist networks and ideology in Nigeria’s North-East. Ibn
Bandit Leader Ado Aleiro Loses Son, 8 Relatives, 30 Motorcycles in Katsina Encounter Notorious bandit leader Ado Aleiro has suffered a major setback following the reported death of his son, eight other family members and about 30 members of his gang in a recent encounter at Doma village in Katsina State. Intelligence obtained by Zagazola