The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared wanted a Lagos socialite, Ademola Kazeem, also known as Alhaji Abdallah Kazeem Muhammed, over offences bordering on exportation and trafficking of illicit drugs as well as money laundering. In a statement by the agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, on Tuesday, NDLEA said that the alleged drug trafficker is the owner of Adekaz Hotels. …

The domestic staff of music star David Adeleke (better known as Davido) have been arrested and kept in police custody over the tragic death of his three-year-old son, Ifeanyi. Lagos State police spokesman, Superintendent of Police Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the arrest hours after reports of Ifeanyi’s death went viral on Monday night. Hundeyin said eight domestic workers were brought in …

Against the backdrop of recent security advisories by the United States and the United Kingdom, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Major General Babagana Monguno (rtd,) has assured Nigerians that there is no cause for alarm. The NSA, who said the situation is under control, described as false and irresponsible the perception of heightened insecurity in Abuja as painted by the …

Fifty-nine students of the of Bowen University will be graduating with first class degrees and be awarded their honours at the convocation of the university on Saturday. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Joshua Ogunwole also announced on Monday at a media briefing that a doctorate degree in Public Administration would be conferred on former President Goodluck Jonathan for his peaceful disposition …

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed sadness over the passing of the Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of Lagos, Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most. Rev. (Dr) Humphrey Bamisebi Olumakaiye. Olumakaiye, the Lord Bishop and Missioner, Diocese of Lagos, died on Monday after a brief illness at 53. He was the first Bishop of Osun North East in …

The Lagos State Government has said that it is considering the concerns of the Joint Drivers Welfare Association of Nigeria (JDWAN), with a view to finding permanent solutions to them. This is as commuters in some parts of the state expressed hardship as many commercial vehicles were off the road in respond to the seven-day boycott of Lagos roads, which …

Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri has commiserated with victims of the devastating flood in Bayelsa State, which ravaged many parts of the state and some other parts of the country. He lamented that the havoc and destruction caused by the rampaging flood cannot be handled alone by the state government and therefore called on the …

The final burial rites for the Odiologbo of Erovie community in Ozoro Kingdom, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, Prince Idama Alfred Areh will come up on Friday 4th November. According to a statement by Hon. Nicholas Areh on behalf of the Azaka Royal Family of Ukolobi, Erovie Community and Akporero Family of lyeriri, Urude Community of Ozoro …

The Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) has revealed plans to financially support 7,500 youths in Kwara State to grow their businesses. At the presentation of the commission’s short-term development to stakeholders in Ilorin at the weekend, the Managing Director, Abubakar Yelwa unveiled a 30 by 30 strategy through which the commission would pick 30 youths from its 250 communities …

The Emir of Ilorin Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari has rejoiced with the proprietor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola, on his 93rd birthday, describing the Senior Advocate of Nigeria as a “distinguished global citizen of all seasons”. The Emir, who is also the Chairman of Kwara State Council of Chiefs, noted that Babalola is one of the highly respected …