Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted two consignments of synthetic cannabis, popularly known as Colorado or “Colos”, concealed in consolidated cargoes from the United Kingdom and arrested several suspects linked to the shipments. The agency also recovered more than 2.3 tonnes of assorted illicit drugs in separate operations across Lagos,
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of presidential candidates and their running mates for the January 2027 general elections. The list, signed by the Commission’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, and released on Saturday in Abuja, contains 18 presidential candidates sponsored by different political parties contesting the presidency. Among the prominent contenders
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) State Chairmen’s Forum has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to comply with subsisting court judgments on the leadership dispute within the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Chairman of the forum, Ogga Temitope, made the call in a statement on Friday, warning that failure to comply with
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has intensified engagements with global technology and electoral organisations as part of efforts to strengthen the use of emerging technologies, artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity in Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 General Election. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, held strategic partnership meetings with senior officials
The Nigerian Navy has arrested three suspected drug traffickers and intercepted 71 kilogrammes of substances suspected to be Cannabis sativa during a riverine patrol along the River Niger in Kogi State. The suspects were arrested on September 8, 2026, by personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) LUGARD following credible intelligence on the movement
The Federal Government has commenced payment of additional exit benefits to retired civil servants, with about N1.1bn disbursed to 175 retirees who exited the Federal Public Service between January 1 and August 31, 2026. The National Pension Commission (PenCom) disclosed this in a statement on Friday, describing the payment as the commencement of the Federal
The Federal Government has unveiled a six-month professionalisation programme aimed at helping 250,000 serving teachers without recognised teaching qualifications obtain professional credentials while remaining in employment. The initiative, known as the Accelerated Teacher Professionalisation Pathway (ATPP), is scheduled to commence in October 2026 and is designed to address long-standing qualification gaps in Nigeria’s teaching workforce
The Federal Government has announced plans to provide Nigerian students with 100 megabytes of free daily data to access approved educational websites and digital learning platforms from October 1, 2026. The initiative, being implemented by the Nigerian Communications Commission in collaboration with telecommunications operators and the Federal Ministry of Education, will initially target students in
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have arrested a suspected terrorist kingpin and two members of his syndicate, as well as an ammunition courier and a suspected logistics supplier in separate operations across Kaduna State. The arrests were carried out on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, during clearance and intelligence-led operations
The Nigerian Army has announced the commencement of online registration for its 92nd Regular Recruits Intake Exercise for qualified Nigerians seeking enlistment as tradesmen, non-tradesmen and women. The Army said the registration exercise, which began on September 9, 2026, would run until October 21, 2026, and urged interested candidates who meet the requirements to take