The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), has issued a fresh warning to drug barons and trafficking cartels. This is as he declared that his second tenure will usher in an even tougher crackdown on illicit drug networks nationwide. Marwa, who was reappointed by President Bola Tinubu for another five-year term on Friday, November 14, 2025, delivered the warning while addressing jubilant management staff and operatives who thronged the NDLEA National Headquarters, Abuja, to welcome him shortly after the presidential announcement. The announcement was signed by Femi Babafemi, Director of Media & Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja, on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Addressing the cheering crowd, Marwa said his return signals a renewed and intensified offensive: “This second tenure is going to be hell and bleak for them. Drugs shall not pass, in or out or within Nigeria.” Marwa said he was taken aback by the welcome: “First of all, what a surprise, I did not expect to come back from jumat service to meet these great felicitations, dancing and singing by our personnel. Thank you… 

“From Tweets to Trouble: Mr. Olubi’s Social Media Past Comes Back to Bite” ✅ The controversy surrounding Ezra Olubi, Paystack co-founder and CTO, has reached heightened proportions as the payment processing company has suspended him. Starting from around 2010, Mr Olubi posted several controversial tweets, including sexually explicit jokes and comments that resurfaced online. On Wednesday, a woman who previously had a relationship with Olubi published her personal complaints online, triggering renewed attention and widespread circulation of his old, controversial tweets. Vibeslyfe reports that Paystack has issued a statement announcing Mr Olubi’s suspension from his duties and responsibilities, pending the investigation’s outcome. “Paystack is aware of the allegations involving our Co-founder, Ezra Olubi. We take matters of this nature extremely seriously. Effective immediately, Ezra has been suspended from all duties and responsibilities pending the outcome of a formal investigation.” “Out of respect for the individuals involved and to protect the integrity of the process, we will not be commenting further until the investigation is complete,” Paystack said. In the past couple of days, Mr Olubi has come under heavy fire following recent allegations of sexual misconduct. The… 

“You’re too old for these cheap lies — and I’m deeply disappointed. None of us has ever touched cocaine.” The controversy surrounding Regina Daniels’ age and alleged drug use deepened on Friday after her brother, Sweezzy, claimed that the voter’s card Senator Ned Nwoko shared online was forged and produced “in his sitting room.” The claim came just as Serenity Royale Hospital, an Abuja facility specializing in substance-abuse management and psychological care, publicly disowned a medical report suggesting the actress tested positive for multiple hard drugs. Vibeslyfe that the lawmaker shared Regina’s voter’s card on his social media pages to defend himself, saying he didn’t marry Regina when she was 17. The lawmaker shared what he claimed to be Regina’s voter’s card, which stated her year of birth as 1998. However, the claim and the document contradict a statement he issued on Monday, in which he said the actress, whom he claimed was born on 10 October 2000, married him at 19. Sweezzy wrote on his Instagram page: “Fake doctors report. Fake marriage certificate. Fake voter’s card. A voter’s card was printed in Ned Nwoko’s sitting room… 

“No provision in military law justifies punishing the officer.” The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has defended Ahmad Yarima, the naval officer who had an altercation with the Minister Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over a disputed land in Abuja. Mr Matawalle, who spoke on Thursday in a telephone interview with DCL Hausa, also criticised Mr Wike, saying that he defied the advice of the naval officer’s supervisors. “There is no law in the military that recommends punishment for the officer,” Mr Matawalle said when asked if Mr Yarima should be subjected to disciplinary action, as being debated in the public. The defence minister reiterated that Mr Yarima acted on order, “and he did so with humility and respect.” Mr Matawalle said Mr Wike should have respected the officer’s uniform and the military. Disrespecting the officer, he said, was the same as disrespecting President Bola Tinubu, who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Matawalle’s colleague in the defence ministry, Mohammed Badaru, also said Mr Yarima would be protected if he acted on a lawful order. A former Chief… 

The suspects, Umaru Abubakar (25) and Bello Umaru Usman (32), were arrested by Nigeria’s Forest Security Services during a sting operation in the Iseyin area. security operatives have arrested two suspected Fulani herdsmen allegedly involved in a series of kidnappings in Iseyin, Oyo State. The suspects, identified as Umaru Abubakar (25) and Bello Umaru Usman (32), were reportedly apprehended by operatives of Nigeria’s Forest Security Services during a sting operation in the Iseyin axis. According to a video posted by a wtiness on Thursday, the duo, who had lived among local residents for years and spoke the native Yoruba language, were caught after a recent kidnap-for-ransom incident in the area. During interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in kidnapping activities, admitting that they had collected a total of ₦2.4 million from victims. “This is our first time doing it. We have collected ₦2,400,000. It was one Alhaji Otu”s son that gave us information to kidnap our victim. When we were returning from the operation, we met the same Alhaji and decided to abduct him too,” one of the suspects reportedly said. According to the… 

PalmPay, one of Nigeria’s top digital banking platforms, has once again raised the bar in the country’s payment revolution. In a major milestone for Nigeria’s digital economy, PalmPay—working closely with Wema Bank—has completed the first-ever live transaction on the Nigeria Inter-bank Settlement System (NIBSS) National Payment Stack (NPS), the new next-gen infrastructure set to transform how money moves nationwide. The breakthrough transaction, recorded at 11:56 a.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025, signals a new chapter in Nigeria’s financial innovation story and strengthens PalmPay’s position as a leading force in the payments landscape. It also builds on the company’s growing global reputation, coming on the heels of its recent accolades: Financial Times Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies 2025 and CNBC/Statista’s Top 300 Global Fintech Companies for both 2024 and 2025—recognitions that highlight PalmPay’s scale, impact, and commitment to inclusive growth across emerging markets. The National Payment Stack (NPS), powered by NIBSS, builds on the success of the NIP infrastructure, introducing greater speed, interoperability and real-time settlement across the financial ecosystem. Designed to meet international standards, NPS enhances cross-border payment capabilities while introducing more advanced security features, including digital… 

FG Rallies Private Sector to Power Nigeria’s Industrial Growth, Youth Skills Drive James Emejo in Abuja The Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Senator John Owan Enoh, has reaffirmed the federal government’s resolve to partner with the private sector to accelerate Nigeria’s industrialisation and drive inclusive growth through massive skills and vocational training for young Nigerians. Also speaking, Minister of State for Finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite, pledged her ministry’s continued support for programmes designed to equip youths with employable skills and keep them meaningfully engaged. The two ministers made the commitments at the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) – Nigeria Employers Consultative Association (NECA) Stakeholders’ Forum and the 2023/2024 Outstanding Trainees Awards in Abuja. Owan applauded ITF’s 16-year partnership with NECA in advancing skills development for Nigerian youths, stressing that the Tinubu administration is resolute in empowering young people to play key roles in national economic transformation. He added that ongoing reforms and interventions are geared toward strengthening Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), boosting job creation, enhancing youth development, and stimulating broader economic growth. In her remarks, Uzoka – Anite, particularly hailed the ‘Skilled… 

In a viral video, the officer’s words lay bare the growing frustration among frontline security personnel over widespread inequality and corruption within the nation’s leadership and security ranks. A comment made by a police officer attached to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, warning military personnel to stay off the altercation between the minister and a naval officer, A.M. Yerima, has stirred reaction from Nigerians.   During the trending video of the chaotic exchange, the minister’s police orderly was heard addressing one of the military men in Hausa, urging restraint and warning them to stay away from a fight between powerful individuals benefitting from Nigeria’s wealth. In his caution, the police officer was heard saying, “The powerful are fighting, while you and I are the ones suffering and hungry. If they’re enjoying the wealth meant for the people, how much do you think they’ll give you?”  The officer’s remarks, captured in a video that has since gone viral, appeared to reflect deep frustration among rank-and-file security personnel over the perceived inequality and corruption within the country’s leadership and security hierarchy. Reacting to… 

“Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has challenged Senator Ned Nwoko’s claim that his wife, actress Regina Daniels, was 21 and not 17 when they got married. The clash erupted after Nwoko shared what he called Regina’s voter’s card, showing a 1998 birth date that would make her 21 at the time of their 2019 wedding.” Sowore Shares Passport Showing Different Birth Date However, just a few hours later, Sowore countered the senator’s claim by sharing a copy of Regina Daniels’ international passport. According to the activist, the passport revealed that the actress was born on October 10, 2001, suggesting that she was under 18 when she got married. ‘He Wrote In a post shared on his official Facebook page “We have obtained a copy from Regina Daniels’s international passport, which was issued based on her birth certificate. She was underage at the time of her marriage to Chinedu @Senator Prince Ned Nwoko.” Sowore went further to question the credibility of the data used in obtaining the voter’s card, arguing that such identification may not be thoroughly verified. “It’s crucial to question INEC Nigeria on this… 

The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has filed an application at the Court of Appeal, praying for a stay of further proceedings in his trial before Justice James Omotosho of Abuja Federal High Court. In the motion, Kanu urged the Appeal Court to stay delivery of judgment pending the determination of the appeal. Kanu’s appeal may impact the 20th November date fixed for delivery of judgment in the trial. He filed the motion on notice in accordance with Section 36(1) of the Nigerian Constitution. Recall that Justice Omotosho had scheduled November 20 to deliver judgment in Kanu’s terrorism trial. However, IPOB challenged the charge, arguing that he cannot be tried under the Terrorism Act, which has since been repealed.

The Federal Government said yesterday that ongoing diplomatic engagements between Nigeria and the United States were producing positive results towards easing tensions in both countries’ relations. The government spoke on a day United States Congressman, Bill Huizenga, expressed disappointment in the Nigerian government’s handling of ongoing attacks on Christians, calling for economic sanctions, rather than military intervention. Meanwhile, the Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelisation at the Vatican, Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, has warned that Nigeria’s insecurity was self-inflicted, blaming the country’s deep divisions and growing intolerance for its unending cycle of violence. But the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in the 19 northern states and the FCT, yesterday urged Nigerians to embrace dialogue as the best way to resolve the country’s challenges. Ads by  Similarly, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, said adopting the conventional ‘war approach’ was not the way to solve the terrorism challenge in Nigeria, noting that terrorism was multifaceted. On the engagement with the US government, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said talks between both countries were yielding positive results. Speaking on the UK-based Sky News programme, “The… 

Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has condemned the federal government over the reported boycott of training by the Super Eagles ahead of Thursday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon. Obi, in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, expressed disappointment that players representing Nigeria were being owed allowances despite their consistent service to the nation. “It is truly unfortunate that our Super Eagles who consistently give their best in representing our dear nation, are being owed their allowances,” he wrote.  “We always seem to find money to waste on needless lavish spending and political patronage, yet we cannot pay those who patriotically raise our flag, bring us pride, and serve with dedication. That is what is found in a now disgraced country.” The former Anambra governor described the situation as shameful, saying it sends the wrong signal to young Nigerians that “hard work and service are not rewarded.”  He urged the authorities to promptly resolve the issue and ensure that athletes are treated with dignity and respect. “When those who serve their country are not treated with dignity, it sends the… 

The facility will handle tasks such as translating liturgical texts into international and local languages, the Patriarchal Exarchate has said The Russian Orthodox Church has announced the creation of a new spiritual and educational center under its Patriarchal Exarchate of Africa, aimed at expanding religious teaching, media outreach, and pastoral support across the continent. The move was approved by Patriarch Kirill of Moscow, who has been instrumental in advancing the church’s growing presence in Africa since the establishment of the exarchate nearly four years ago, according to an official statement. Archpriest Tigry Khachatryan, a cleric of the Kursk Diocese, has been appointed head of the center named after the Apostle and Evangelist Mark, the Patriarchal Exarchate reported on Wednesday. “The Center’s tasks include translation and publication of liturgical, spiritual, and methodological literature into international and national languages of the peoples of Africa,” the official statement said. It added that the institution will also produce radio programs, films, and other media content, organize creative competitions and seminars, and provide regular online support to clergy and catechists. The Patriarchal Exarchate of Africa was established by Moscow in December… 

Story Highlights : Australia’s high court upheld the government’s decision to deny Candace Owens a visa, citing concerns over her controversial views and the risk of inciting discord Candace Owens, a conservative political commentator from the United States, lost her legal challenge after the Australian high court upheld the government’s decision to bar her entry. The court ruled on Wednesday (October 15) that Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke was justified in denying Owens a visa, citing “character” grounds. Burke had invoked the Migration Act last year to conclude that Owens failed the ‘character test’. The decision was based on concerns that Owens could ‘incite discord’ within Australian society. Her controversial public statements, including inflammatory remarks about various minority groups, were central to the minister’s rationale for the visa refusal. In response, Owens’ legal team argued that the Migration Act was unconstitutional, claiming it infringed on Australia’s implied right to free speech, especially in political matters. However, the high court dismissed this argument, ruling that the restrictions on political speech were necessary to protect national security and public order. Justices Stephen Gageler, Michelle Gordon, and Robert… 

Story Highlights : Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (October 13) addressed the Israeli Parliament  Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu while addressing the Israeli Parliament on Monday (October 13) said that, “Donald Trump is the greatest friend that Israel has ever had in the White House.  “No American president has ever done more for Israel, and as I said in Washington, it isn’t even close,” Netanyahu said, underscoring the significant impact Trump had on Israel’s diplomatic and security landscape.” While addressing, Netanyahu also said that he is committed to this peace, together with Trump, he will achieve this peace. Netanyahu specifically highlighted Trump’s contributions, including his decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital during his first term, a move that was met with widespread praise in Israel but condemned by much of the international community. He also lauded Trump for brokered the Abraham Accords, agreements that led to the normalisation of diplomatic ties between Israel and the UAE, Bahrain, and Morocco. The Israeli leader further commended Trump for supporting Israel’s rights in the occupied West Bank and for recognising Israeli sovereignty over the Golan… 

The US president has admitted that sending the weapons to Kiev would be a “step of aggression” towards Russia US President Donald Trump has said he could talk to his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, about Washington’s threat to send long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.  Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Trump stressed that Ukraine “would like to have Tomahawks,” but that he could discuss the issue with Putin. “I might say, look, if this war is not going to get settled, I’m going to send them Tomahawks,” he said. The US leader admitted that supplying the missiles to Kiev would be “a new step of aggression.” Trump recently claimed he had made a decision on whether Ukraine would receive Tomahawks, but that he needed to “ask the question where are they sending them.”  Tomahawks cost an estimated $1.3 million each and have a range of 2,500km (1,550 miles), meaning that they could potentially reach Moscow and far beyond. Commenting on the prospects of the US-made missiles being supplied to Ukraine, Putin said Moscow’s response “would be the strengthening of the Russian Federation’s air defenses.” He has also argued that Ukrainian forces would be unable… 

The number of suicides among people tied to the Nova music festival carnage continues to grow An Israeli man who survived the October 7 Hamas attack in Israel hast taken his own life, three days after the second anniversary of the assault. The body of Roei Shalev was found in a burning car on a highway exit outside the city of Netanya on Friday, according to the Jerusalem Post. Shalev had attended the Nova Music Festival, an all-night event held near the Gaza border on October 7, 2023 which was targeted by Hamas militants in their attack. He was shot in the back but survived by playing dead for several hours. His girlfriend, Mapal Adam, and his close friend, Hili Solomon, were among those killed. Two weeks after the tragedy, Shalev’s mother took her life. Hours before his body was recovered, Shalev posted a goodbye message on his Instagram page: “I just want this suffering to end. I’m alive, but inside everything is dead.” He also asked for forgiveness. Israeli police are now investigating the circumstances surrounding his death. On Thursday, 56-year-old Yelena Giler, the mother of… 

Sebastien Lecornu has been reappointed amid intense political turmoil but says he will stay only if conditions allow Reappointed French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has cautioned that his time in office might be short‑lived – again – unless political conditions improve. French President Emmanuel Macron reinstated Lecornu on Friday, just four days after the former armed forces minister resigned amid deep political instability. Lecornu acknowledged that many were reluctant to take on the role and warned that his tenure could last only as long as he retains the support needed to govern. Despite returning to the role, Lecornu stated he “had no agenda,” when answering questions from the press on Saturday. “I have no ambitions other than to get out of this moment, which is objectively very difficult for everyone,” he said. Lecornu’s reappointment came after his earlier administration collapsed within weeks due to a lack of workable alliances in a divided National Assembly. In his public remarks, Lecornu called for parties to end what he called the “ridiculous spectacle” of partisan gridlock. He emphasized the urgent need to pass a state and social security budget before year-end to help manage… 

The last time an American president traveled to Israel, 11 days after the October 7 terror attacks, passengers aboard Air Force One received pocket-sized notecards describing how to behave should the motorcade come under rocket fire (“Do not exit the vehicle,” the tiny print helpfully read). Ultimately, the air-raid sirens did not sound during then-President Joe Biden’s nine hours on the ground in Tel Aviv. Instead, Israelis watched calmly along the sparkling Mediterranean as his motorcade sped by, some of them playing beach volleyball on the sand, others taking sunset jogs under an apricot sky. Almost exactly two years later, another president is making another last-minute trip to the country having accomplished what Biden, despite his best and often anguished efforts, could not: an agreement to release all hostages from Gaza, and a ceasefire many hope will lead to a permanent end to the Israel-Hamas war. Many steps remain before that can happen, but President Donald Trump’s brief visit to Israel this week to preside over the Gaza truce he helped broker will nonetheless be a valedictory one, and a moment he’s been envisioning for months. In a… 

Afghanistan’s Taliban troops exchanged deadly fire with Pakistani forces at the two countries’ shared border overnight, as tensions between the nations — which have accused the other of harboring enemy militants — erupted. Both countries claimed to have killed scores of the other side’s forces in the clashes and cited different death tolls. The Washington Post could not independently verify both sides’ figures, but the numbers appear to represent the most severe confrontation between the two nations since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in 2021. In a news conference Sunday morning, Afghan government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said Taliban troops launched attacks at locations across the border, claiming to have killed 58 Pakistani soldiers while losing some nine of its own soldiers. In a statement Sunday, Pakistan’s military claimed to have killed over 200 Taliban troops and aligned militants, while accusing Afghanistan of killing 23 of its own soldiers. Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry said the attacks were in response to violations of its territory, days after the Taliban accused Pakistan of striking a market in the Paktika border province. Kabul claimed to have captured some 20 Pakistani army posts overnight, while… 

}Nicole Kidman, 58, says she’s learned to embrace her fair skin and height with age. }”I used to grapple with that and kind of twist my hip down and pretend I was smaller,” Kidman said. }But the “best part” about growing older is all the life experiences she’s managed to accumulate, she said. Nicole Kidman, 58, says she used to hide the features that now make her feel powerful In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar published Friday, the actor spoke about how she’s learned to embrace the things she once saw as flaws, including her complexion and tall frame. “My fair skin. I used to hate it. It’s still not my favorite thing, but I appreciate it because it’s very good on film, so I use it that way,” Kidman told Harper’s Bazaar. The “Babygirl” star added that her height was another thing she learned to appreciate. “I’m lucky to be tall and I have so much leeway with what I eat because there’s so many more places for it to go! There’s not a small gene in our family. I mean, we are all giants,” Kidman… 

The Nobel Committee awarded this year’s peace prize to Maria Corina Machado amid calls for President Donald Trump to receive the award in the wake of his brokering a historic deal between Israel and Hamas.  Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, was described as a “brave and committed champion of peace” by Joergen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee. “She is receiving the Nobel Peace Prize for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy,” Frydnes said. Trump has received several high-profile nominations since returning to office. However, the committee’s deadline for nominations was Jan. 31, meaning he could be eligible for next year’s prize.