No fewer than 50 Nigerians have been arrested in one of India’s largest coordinated operations targeting a transnational narcotics network. The suspects were believed to be linked to a sprawling drug-distribution and hawala-laundering syndicate operating across several major Indian cities. According to a report by NDTV on Thursday, the crackdown was led by the Delhi…
The Technical Working Committee (TWC) of Northern Cross River Agricultural and Cultural Festival (NORTHFEST), has concluded a high-level, two-day strategy review meeting outlining an ambitious five-year (2026-2030) development strategy masterplan aimed at revolutionizing the agricultural sector of the Northern Senatorial District. The event which was held at the State Library Complex in Calabar, between November…
The Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has called for the withdrawal of police officers assigned to the National Assembly. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday, Ndume praised President Bola Tinubu’s recent directive to remove police escorts from very important persons and urged that it be implemented effectively. He, however, expressed disappointment…
By Ovat Abeng The Group Managing Director of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), Engr. Dr. Ernest Mupwaya, has stated that the reforms introduced by the Electricity Act of 2023 have fundamentally redefined the structure, governance and long-term growth trajectory of Nigeria’s electricity sector. Mupwaya made the remark on Thursday during the presentation of the…
The Nigeria Police Force’s Mobile Force, 50 Squadron in Kubwa, Abuja, has issued urgent instructions for all personnel assigned to provide security for high-profile individuals to report back to base by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The directive, issued under reference AB: 4087/FCT/50PMF/VOL.10/ by the Squadron Commander, specifies that the order applies to…
The Netherlands should recruit workers in emerging countries such as Indonesia and Nigeria to prevent an economic downturn, government advisory body WRR has said. The Dutch economy relies on labour from Eastern Europe and on products made in China but the ageing population in those countries will make products scarcer and workers more expensive, it…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria and ex-President of Mozambique, Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, were among top dignitaries held up in Guinea-Bissau on Wednesday after the military in the West African country announced that they had taken over power. Although THISDAY confirmed that the African leaders were safe in their hotel rooms as of last night,…
By Kelvin Obambon During the Senate debate on escalating insecurity, Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong delivered an address on Wednesday, urging the Federal Government to implement immediate and uncompromising reforms to fortify Nigeria’s defense and protect its populace. He began by emphasizing the unprecedented unity among Senators across party and geopolitical lines on the need to tackle…
In a remarkable display of humanity and swift action, Master Stephen Bassey was recently rescued from a life-threatening medical condition involving a tripartite diagnosis of appendicitis, acute infection and peptic ulcer. The incident began with a heartfelt appeal on social media, highlighting the dire medical needs of young Stephen and appealing directly to the Oden…
By Ovat Abeng Wife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo has call for more collaboration among concerned stakeholders against cases of gender-based violence in Anambra State, Nigeria and the World at large. Her called was contained in her commemoratory message to mark this year’s 2025 International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against…