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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives have arrested Ingrid Benevides, a 30-year-old Brazilian woman, with 30.09 kilograms of heroin. The drugs, said to be worth over N3 billion in street value, were allegedly concealed in factory-sealed coffee packs at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a statement on Sunday, Femi Babafemi, spokesperson of the anti-drug agency, said the suspect was intercepted on Friday after arriving in Abuja on a Qatar Airways flight. Babafemi said Benevides, a private security officer in Brazil, was placed under intelligence-led surveillance before her arrest at the airport. He said a…

A former lawmaker representing Sokoto East Senatorial District, Senator Abubakar Gada, has dumped the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Gada’s defection which comes six months after joining the ADC ends weeks of speculation over his political future. Addressing supporters in Sokoto, Gada said his decision was driven by the need to rebuild the PDP in the state. He accused former Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal, for refusing to identify fully with the African Democratic Congress six months after both politicians signalled interest in the party. Gada stated that he and Tambuwal were initially considered joint…

The University of Ibadan has emerged as the best Nigerian university in both law and medicine, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026. The rankings were obtained by PUNCH Online on the Times Higher Education website on Saturday In the law ranking, UI and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka made the 301–400 band, marking Nigeria’s presence among 425 top global law schools. The assessment covered teaching, research, international outlook, and performance across constitutional, criminal, corporate, and international law. THE said, “The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026 reveal the world’s top universities…

Rabiu Kwankwaso, national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), says the Kwankwasiyya movement has declared January 23 as “World Betrayal Day”. Kwankwaso spoke while addressing his supporters at his residence in Kano amid the planned defection of Abba Yusuf, governor of the state, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The NNPP leader said the Kwankwasiyya movement will begin commemorating January 23 to mark those who betrayed the group. “I saw multiple talks regarding betrayal and many more on social media,” he spoke in Hausa language. “But there was one post by someone who said there’s a need to…

Oyo State has firmly taken the lead in food security and Agribusiness productivity in Nigeria, setting a national benchmark through strategic investments in key Agricultural Transformation Centres (ATCs) at Eruwa/Ijaiye and the Fasola Industrial Hub. This remarkable achievement is driven by The Phenomenal Executive Adviser to Governor on Agribusiness and International Cooperation and Development, who also doubles as the Director-General of OYSADA, Dr. Debo Akande, DBA, CMGR, FCMI. Under his purposeful guidance, Agribusiness in Oyo State has moved beyond subsistence farming to value-chain development, agro-industrialisation, job creation, and food sufficiency. These milestones are a direct reflection of the unwavering political…

Sport enthusiasts and youth development advocates across Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency have continued to pour glowing praises and encomiums on the Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal House of Representatives hopeful, Hon. Tosin Alabi, following the successful hosting of a captivating five-aside football tournament tagged “Tosin Alabi Youth Unity Cup.” Hon. Tosin Alabi, who hails from Aba Oloko, Ward 4 of Egbeda Local Government, organized the laudable competition through his philanthropic platform, the Tosin Alabi Foundation, as part of his commitment to youth inclusion, unity, and grassroots development within the constituency. Speaking on the motivation behind the initiative, Hon. Tosin Alabi emphasized that…

The Oyo State Government on Wednesday held a stakeholder engagement with members of the Estate Rent and Commission Agents Association to curb rising cases of rent and commission extortion, reiterating its commitment to protecting tenants and sanitising the housing sector across the state. The Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Hon. Akin-Funmilayo Williams, while hosting the leaders of the association in his office, said the activities of house agents need to be regulated, noting that while the government cannot dictate the amount property owners charge as rent, such practices can be regulated by law.He explained that this was why…

The Lagelu Local Government in Oyo State is on the verge of a significant milestone as it prepares to commission its newly constructed legislative building on January 28, 2026. This development, hailed as a flagship legacy project under the leadership of Chairman Mudashiru Kamorudeen, underscores the administration’s dedication to modernising local governance and fulfilling electoral promises. The ceremony, which will be the first major infrastructure inauguration of the year, is slated to be officiated by Hon. Bimbo Adekanmbi, a former Commissioner for Finance in Oyo State. Adekanmbi’s participation is expected to highlight the project’s alignment with prudent financial management and…

Abba Yusuf, governor of Kano, has formally resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). In a letter addressed to the chairman of Diso-Chiranchi ward in Gwale LGA of Kano, the governor cited “deepening internal crises” and “prolonged leadership disputes” as key reasons for his exit. According to Sunusi Tofa, the governor’s spokesperson and director general of media and publicity, the resignation takes effect from Friday, 23 January 2026. Yusuf expressed gratitude to the NNPP for the platform and support since 2022, while noting that persistent internal challenges, leadership disagreements, and ongoing legal processes before the courts have created irreconcilable…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West has received a major boost following a well-attended stakeholders’ meeting in Ogun State, where the party’s State gubernatorial candidate, Hon. (Dr.) Adedipupo Adebutu, charged members to remain committed and united ahead of future electoral contests. Speaking at the meeting, Hon. Adebutu emphasized that the PDP remains the most credible platform for good governance in the region, urging party faithful to stay focused, disciplined, and loyal to the ideals of the party. He stressed that only collective commitment and sacrifice would guarantee the party’s return to power in Ogun State. The meeting also…