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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Edo State has intercepted two Toyota Sienna buses carrying 1,455 kilogrammes of Cannabis sativa along the Okhokho-Isi community route in Uhunmwode Local Council. The drug trafficking cartel behind the consignment reportedly abandoned the vehicles and fled after a hot chase by NDLEA operatives. In a statement issued in Benin, the Edo State Commander of the NDLEA, Mr Mitchell Ofoyeju, said: “A team of dedicated officers intercepted two Toyota Sienna buses suspected of transporting a substantial quantity of narcotics along the Okhokho-Isi community route in the Uhunmwode Local Council.” He said both vehicles…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has replied to questions about his future after he failed to lead Nigeria to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Soccernet.ng reports. The 48-year-old was appointed by the Nigerian Football Federation in January 2025, with the sole purpose of leading the three-time AFCON winners to the World Cup after a dreadful start that saw them without a win in their opening four games. Chelle’s appointment came as a surprise to many Nigerians, especially with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) previously in talks with more high-profile European names like former Sweden boss Janne Andersson and ex-Bayer…

Werder Bremen’s sporting director Clemens Fritz has delivered a strong and timely endorsement of Victor Boniface, comparing the Nigerian forward to one of the club’s greatest-ever strikers, Soccernet.ng reports. Speaking at the club’s annual general meeting on Sunday, Fritz not only defended the 24-year-old but also drew parallels between Boniface and Brazilian icon Aílton. Boniface, currently on loan from Bayer Leverkusen, was in Athens enjoying a rare long weekend off, but the supportive message from his sporting director would have been impossible to miss. Super Eagles and Werder Bremen star Victor Boniface. Photo by IMAGO “I know that a lot…

.Arrest 54-year-old man for defiling three daughters The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the killing of Mr Ese Idisi, the Vice Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ethiope East Local Council. Idisi was murdered by unidentified assailants in the Okpara Waterside community, a development that has sent shockwaves through political and community circles. The spokesperson for the police command, SP Bright Edafe, said the command received a report of the killing and had opened an investigation. “We got a report that he was murdered and we are presently investigating,” Edafe said, adding that details surrounding the incident…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle got into an altercation with Sebastien Desabre and the DR Congo technical staff following Nigeria’s loss at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah last night, Soccernet.ng reports. The Frenchman cut a frustrated figure on the touchline yesterday as his side came out second best in the World Cup play-off fixture against DR Congo. Nigeria were hanging on for life in extra time, and their head coach took Tolu Arokodare off, although the Wolves man initially came on as a substitute. He was replaced by Chidozie Awaziem as the game went into penalties, and Congo emerged…

• Plateau ex-Rep fully backs governor LESS than 24 hours before the anticipated defection of Governor Agbu Kefas from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), all 16 PDP members of the Taraba State House of Assembly have joined the APC. The dramatic development unfolded during yesterday’s plenary session, where Speaker John Kizito Bonzina announced the resignations.Bonzina read letters submitted by the lawmakers, each indicating their intention to leave the PDP and cross over to the APC. According to the Speaker, the defections fall under Section 109 of the Constitution, which allows lawmakers to switch parties…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles suffered a painful defeat to DR Congo in the final of the CAF World Cup playoffs on Sunday…. The Libyan Football Federation have congratulated DR Congo, following their victory over the Super Eagles in the final of the CAF World Cup playoffs on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Leopards of DR Congo claimed a tough win over Nigeria at the Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium on Sunday to seal their ticket to the intercontinental World Cup playoffs. DR Congo dominated most of the fixture, but a sturdy Nigerian defence managed to drag the game into penalty shootouts, which the…

President Bola Tinubu on Monday in Abuja reaffirmed that his administration’s sweeping economic and institutional reforms are designed to secure a brighter future for Nigerian youths by equipping them with globally competitive skills. Receiving the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Edward, at the State House, Abuja, the President said young people remain central to his economic agenda, stressing that their ownership of ongoing reforms will help propel Nigeria into a more prosperous future. Prince Edward, Chairman of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation, was in the country to brief the President on the forthcoming international award ceremony scheduled to be…

Imo State Police Command has concluded arrangements for the arraignment of five men who brutalised a woman, Mrs. Ndudiamaka Agu, in Emekuku, Owerri North Local Government Area of the state. A viral video, which has been circulating for more than a week, shows how the men allegedly manhandled the woman, including lifting and throwing her heavily against a building wall, leading to public outcry. The men were said to have approached Agu unexpectedly in her marital home and attacked her because she was suspected of cooperating with some policemen during their visit to carry out an investigation in the community.…

Former Governor of Kaduna State and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) Secretary, Senator Muhammed Makarfi, has resigned his position as the BoT Secretary of the party. Makarfi’s resignation comes on the heels of the national convention that saw the emergence of the new Chairman of PDP, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN). In his letter of resignation, which was addressed to the PDP BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, and made available to journalists in Kaduna on Monday evening, the former governor said, “Chairman and Members of the Board of Trustees may recall that about two months ago I had…