The operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have frustrated attempts by drug syndicates to export large consignments of cocaine, methamphetamine and opioids through two Nigerian airports. The NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said in a statement on Sunday in Abuja that the drugs were to be exported through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport … Read more
Social media influencer Martins ‘VDM’ Otse has denied defaming human rights lawyer Femi Falana and his son, singer Falz, ahead of the hearing of a defamation lawsuit filed against him at an Ikeja High Court in Lagos on Thursday. In September, PREMIUM TIMES reported that VDM posted a leaked audio clip of Bobrisky on his … Read more
Displaced residents whose houses were recently demolished in Sabon Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have warned potential buyers against buying their now stripped land being allegedly put up for sale unlawfully. The affected residents, whose properties were demolished by in October, claimed that Mr Wike had authorised the sale of the … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 130 suspects comprising 113 foreign nationals (87 males and 26 females), primarily of Chinese and Malaysian origin, and their 17 Nigerian collaborators (4 males and 13 females) for their alleged involvement in high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities that threaten national security. This strategic operation was conducted through a coordinated … Read more
Much like skit maker Lasisi Elenu, who became iconic for using filters that exaggerated facial features, famous Nigerian skit maker Neekah, real name Rita Ginikachukwu Uwayah, has built a unique following with her bold red wig, brown suit, and expressive face filter signature look. Her content centres around lip-syncing to clips of the voice of … Read more
The police have charged a member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, who was caught on camera assaulting a Bolt driver. He was arraigned before a magistrate’s court in Kuje, Abuja, on Wednesday. The lawmaker faces three counts of assault and threat to life. He pleaded not guilty to all three counts on Wednesday. … Read more
There was a mild drama at the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, as the detained Binance Holdings Limited’s executive, Tigran Gambaryan, was absent for his trial. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the trial judge, Emeka Nwite, had, on 11 October, fixed today (Friday) for continuation of trial in the alleged … Read more
Governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) concluded their meeting on Monday without reaching a resolution on the crisis rocking the party. The meeting, which started at about 5:00 p.m, and ended at about 10:00 p.m, was held virtually, PREMIUM TIMES learnt. During the meeting, the governors were divided on who should be the national … Read more
In his inaugural speech, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State promised to uphold the Nigerian Constitution and never to disappoint the people of the oil-rich state. “The people have voted for us with much hope and expectation,” Mr Fubara said before the large crowd at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt, on 29 May 2023. … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, dismissed a fresh bail application filed by the detained Binance Holdings Limited’s executive, Tigran Gambaryan. The judge. Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, dismissed the application on the.grounds that it constituted an abuse of court process. Mr Nwite held that Me Gambaryan’s request cannot be granted when he … Read more
