Category: Features/Articles/Opinion

‘Bursted,’ Hard Drugs Uncovered Inside MoiMoi Packs

Abibat Babalola

. NDLEA gives details of shocking fresh smuggling gimmick   NDLEA Drug Bust exposes massive smuggling: 80-year-old woman, Chinese man arrested. Drugs hidden in moimoi sachets and canned food in nationwide crackdown NDLEA Drug Bust operations have unveiled a deeply concerning drug smuggling network, with arrests spanning multiple states and exposing audacious concealment tactics. In a powerful sweep, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested a Chinese businessman, Liang Tak You, and 80-year-old Grace Ekpeme. Tak You, a Malaysian-based national, was nabbed at Murtala Muhammed International Airport with…

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Petrol Politics Worsens As Dangote Presses Tinubu To Ban Fuel Imports

Abibat Babalola

. ”No, Never, Monopoly Dangerous’ IPMAN, PETROAN React, ‘Insist On Nigeria First Policy’ Dangote Urges President       •IPMAN, PETROAN push back, warn against monopoly, Dangote insists on ‘Nigeria First’ policy The President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has asked President Bola Tinubu to include refined petroleum products in the list of items banned under the ‘Nigeria First’ policy of the Federal Government. But this was unanimously rejected by oil marketers and some industry analysts on Sunday. The ’Nigeria First’ policy seeks to ban government agencies from…

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To Help Lower Blood Pressure, Here Are 5 Things to Do Before Bed

ADEOLA YUSUF

Before you hit the pillow tonight, try these five simple yet effective tips to give your blood pressure a little extra love.   Maintaining healthy blood pressure is more than keeping your doctor happy at your checkup. It is a key part of reducing your risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious health issues. When thinking about ways to support healthy blood pressure, a heart-healthy diet and exercise may come to mind, which isn’t wrong. But it’s not just about what you do by day. Your nighttime routine plays…

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NiMet Forecasts Rain, Flash Floods Nationwide

Ganiyu Amodu

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecasted rainy and thundery weather conditions across the country from Monday to Wednesday, warning of possible flash floods in some areas. NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Sunday in Abuja, predicted thunderstorms with moderate rainfall on Monday morning over parts of Jigawa, Zamfara, Kano, Kaduna, Bauchi, Yobe, and Katsina States in the northern region. “The remaining parts of the region are expected to experience sunny conditions with patches of cloud. “Thunderstorms with moderate rain are expected during the afternoon or evening hours over parts of…

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‘I’m Still Here,’ Oshoala Dismisses Retirement Rumour

Ganiyu Amodu

Super Falcons striker, Asisat Oshoala has dismissed rumours claiming she has retired from international football. Speaking to reporters in Morocco after Nigeria’s dramatic 3-2 win over the host nation in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final, the six-time African Player of the Year described the speculation as false. “I don’t know where that came from but agenda must agend. I get it, but I’m not bothered. I’m still here. I’m still playing. I’m still doing my job. That’s what I’m focused on,” Oshoala said. The 30-year-old was…

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‘It’s Illegal,’ Falana Faults CharlyBoy Street Renaming

Ganiyu Amodu

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has condemned the recent renaming of streets and bus stops in Lagos State, describing the actions as unconstitutional, illegal, and authoritarian. In a statement issued on Saturday, Falana accused certain individuals and local council officials of usurping powers exclusively vested in local government councils under Nigerian law, particularly as it concerns the naming of streets, roads, and public places. He cited specific cases, including the controversial renaming of the iconic “Charley Boy Bus Stop” to “Baddo Bus Stop” by the…

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‘Now Olamide Bus Stop,’ Lagos LG Renames Charly Boy Bus Stop

Abibat Babalola

. ‘You can’t rename a legacy,’ Everything Charly Boy said in reaction to development Charles Oputa, activist better known as Charly Boy, has criticised the Bariga Local Council Development Area for renaming the popular ‘Charly Boy Bus Stop’ to ‘Baddo Bus Stop’ in honour of rapper Olamide ‘Baddo’. Kolade David, Chairman of Bariga LCDA, announced the changes on Friday, revealing that other Nigerian stars including 9ice, Tony Tetuila, Bukayo Saka, and King Sunny Ade were also honoured with street names. However, the move to strip Charly Boy’s name from the…

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‘N50Bn Capital Raise,’ Eterna Plc Reports Strong FY 2024 Performance

Abibat Babalola

. Ratifies New Leadership at 32nd AGM Eterna Plc, a leading Nigerian integrated energy company, has reported a strong financial turnaround for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, despite a volatile operating environment. A statement by the company showed that this was disclosed these results during its 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on July 24, 2025, where shareholders also ratified important board appointments and strategic resolutions to support future growth. “The company recorded a 71% increase in revenue, growing from ₦183.3 billion in 2023 to ₦313.6 billion in…

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Two NCDMB Leaders Bag Doctorate Degrees at UNIPORT Convocation

Abibat Babalola

Two senior officials of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), Dr. Abdulmalik Halilu, Director, Corporate Services, and Dr. Obinna Ezeobi, General Manager, Corporate Communications, on Saturday bagged Doctorate degrees at the 35th Combined Convocation of the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The milestone event was attended by the Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, the newly appointed Director of Finance and Personnel Management (DFPM), Mr. Uchenna Ossaowa Andrew, and immediate past chairman of Oil and Gas Trainers Association of Nigeria (OGTAN) and member of NCDMB…

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UK Scraps Over 100 Skilled Jobs, Sets Nigerians Abroad Jittery

Abibat Babalola

Thousands of Nigerians in the United Kingdom holding Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or Skilled Worker visas are gripped by panic over sweeping new immigration rules unveiled by the British government. In a bid to curb immigration, the UK has delisted over 100 job roles—including several skilled positions—from CoS eligibility. Additionally, the salary thresholds for remaining roles have been raised by at least 30 per cent. Jobs classified as lower-skilled (formerly at RQF Level 3–5) are now only eligible if listed on a newly introduced Temporary Shortage Occupation List. READ ALSO: Lagos…

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