The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has called on traditional rulers across Nigeria to strengthen their involvement in the fight against drug abuse and illicit drug cultivation, warning that the growing menace requires collective efforts from all sectors of society. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Brigadier-General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.), made the appeal during a visit to the palace of the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, in Benin City, Edo State. Marwa described drug abuse as one of the major social challenges confronting the country, disclosing that more than 15 million Nigerians are involved in drug abuse, a figure he said was...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is facing criticism from electoral stakeholders and legal practitioners over alleged failure to comply with provisions of the Electoral Act 2026, particularly concerning the publication of the preliminary voters’ register ahead of the 2027 general elections. The concerns centre on the commission's failure to publish the preliminary voters’ register on its official website within the statutory deadline, as well as questions surrounding its handling of political party membership records and candidates’ nominations. Section 19(1) of the Electoral Act 2026 requires INEC to display the preliminary voters’ register at registration areas and publish it on its official website for public scrutiny within the...

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has called on traditional rulers across Nigeria to strengthen their involvement in the fight against drug abuse...

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is facing criticism from electoral stakeholders and legal practitioners over alleged failure to comply with provisions of the...