Author: Abibat Babalola

NDLEA Arrests Would Be Pilgrims With Cocaine

Abibat Babalola

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), on Wednesday, revealed the arrest of two individuals who attempted to smuggle cocaine while posing as pilgrims en route to Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Drug Control meeting in Abuja, Marwa disclosed that the suspects had ingested the illicit drug, pretending to be devout Muslims embarking on the holy pilgrimage. “Just a few days ago, we arrested two would-be pilgrims going to…

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Afenifere Appoints Olu Falae As Chairman

Abibat Babalola

The Pan Yoruba Socio-Political Group, Afenifere, has appointed the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation SGF and the Olu of ilu- Abo in Akure North council area of Ondo state, Oba Olu Falae, as the chairman of the National Executive Committee of the group. Rising from its monthly meeting held at the country home of its national leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, in Akure, the Ondo state capital, the group also insisted on the restructuring of the country, expressed worries over insecurity, amongst other challenges facing the country. Briefing…

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You Don’t Have Automatic Presidential Ticket — LP Tells Peter Obi

Abibat Babalola

The Labour Party (LP) has declared that its presidential ticket for the 2027 general election remains open and that no candidate, including former flagbearer Peter Obi, will be granted an automatic ticket. The party’s leadership made the clarification following media reports suggesting that the LP was celebrating Obi’s recent declaration of interest to contest the presidency again under its platform. Reacting to the reports, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, in a statement on Monday, stated that such claims were inaccurate and misleading. He said, “I want to state…

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One Injured As Explosion Rocks Abuja

Abibat Babalola

An explosion which occurred on Monday afternoon along Mararaba-Nyanya bypass in Abuja has injured one person. According to a statement released by the spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Josephine Adeh, the explosion happened at approximately 2:50. She said that upon receipt of the report, officers of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit were immediately deployed to the scene. The affected area was swiftly cordoned off for clearance and analysis to ensure the safety of commuters and residents. READ ALSO: Tinubu Intervenes On FCT Ground Rent, Defaulters Given…

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Tinubu Intervenes On FCT Ground Rent, Defaulters Given 14-Day Grace

Abibat Babalola

Following the sealing of several structures in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Monday by the FCT Administration, defaulters have been granted a 14-day grace period to settle their ground rents with associated penalties, after the intervention of President Bola Tinubu. This was confirmed in a statement released by Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. For properties in the Central Area, Olayinka said that the sum of N5 million will be paid by the defaulters as penalty, in…

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Nigeria A Difficult Place For Good People To Govern – Peter Obi

Abibat Babalola

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has described Nigeria as a difficult place for good people to govern, citing systemic challenges and resistance to positive change. Speaking during a special church service at the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Aguiyi Ironsi Layout, Umuahia, to mark the two-year anniversary of Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, Obi called on public office holders to use public resources for the benefit of the people. “It is difficult to govern Nigeria, especially when you want to do it right,” Obi stated. “Continue to remember…

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Wike Shuts Access Bank, FIRS, Ibro Hotel In Abuja + REASON

Abibat Babalola

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Monday, shuts the premises of Access Bank, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Ibro Hotel and Total Energy in Abuja as part of an aggressive enforcement action to repossess over 4,700 properties revoked due to long-standing non-payment of ground rent.     The enforcement, which commenced in the Wuse district, was led by the Director of Development Control, Tpl. Mukhtar Galadima, and officials from the Department of Land Administration. The exercise followed a public notice by the FCTA, vowing to reclaim all titles…

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You Dread Liver Problems? Avoid These Four Fruits

Abibat Babalola

“Number three on the list of the commonly consumed fruits may surprise you.” Along with alcohol and stimulants, certain commonly consumed fruits can strain liver health and increase the risk of liver damage when eaten in excess. 1. Durians Known as the “king of fruits,” durians are famous for their strong flavor and creamy texture. While they provide essential vitamins and minerals, they are also high in calories and saturated fats, which can negatively impact liver health. The American Liver Foundation advises individuals with fatty liver disease to avoid foods…

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SERAP Sues CBN Over Alleged Failure To Disclose LG Allocations

Abibat Babalola

SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. He said the group’s suit followed a landmark judgment by the Supreme Court last July, which held that allocations from the Federation Account with the CBN must be paid directly to democratically elected local government councils and that no governor has the power to keep, control or use the money meant for the councils. In the suit number FHC/L/MSC/521/2025 filed last Friday at the Federal High Court, Lagos, SERAP is asking the court to “direct and compel the…

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‘21,082 Of 336,845 Candidates Absent;’ JAMB Releases Rescheduled UTME Results

Abibat Babalola

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of candidates who wrote the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) resit examination. JAMB disclosed this in a statement by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin. Of the 336,845 candidates rescheduled for the examination, the board said 21,082 others were absent. “Of the 336,845 who were eventually scheduled after isolated good sessions of the affected centres were excluded and their previously unverified candidates were added, 21,082 were absent,” it said. It also announced the release of withheld results of under-age candidates…

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