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NDLEA Boss Reports Over Two Billion Tramadol Pills Seized in 18 Months
NDLEA Chairman Buba Marwa announced the seizure of two billion tramadol pills in 18 months, emphasizing the importance of intelligence-led operations and national cooperation to secure Nigerian ports.
Senator Cruz Accuses Nigerian Administration of Using Lobbyists to Hide Anti-Christian Violence
Senator Ted Cruz alleges the Nigerian government is using U.S. lobbyists to conceal anti-Christian violence, while Timi Frank claims the presidency is misrepresenting diplomatic correspondence to gain political favor.
Ted Cruz Claims Nigeria Uses Lobbyists to Hide Violence Against Christians
Senator Ted Cruz has accused the Nigerian government of using a $9 million lobbying contract to obscure the country's security failures and the ongoing violence against Christians.
Naira Performance Against the US Dollar: July 24, 2026
On July 24, 2026, the Nigerian naira showed stability, trading at ₦1,369.92 in the official market and approximately ₦1,420 in the parallel market.
Tinubu Criticizes Atiku Over Past Privatization and Unpaid Pensions
President Bola Tinubu accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of creating pension backlogs through government privatization, pledging to settle these debts while focusing on national stability.
US Officials Demand Justice Following Attack on Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo’s Relatives
The US government has called for accountability following the tragic killing of Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo’s family members in Plateau State, emphasizing the need for better security in Nigeria’s Middle Belt.
Top 10 Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers for Friday
A summary of key Nigerian news stories, covering military restructuring, criminal sentencing, political party developments, and national security updates.
PFN calls on President Tinubu to decline signing anti-preaching legislation
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria has urged President Tinubu to reject a proposed anti-preaching bill, arguing that the legislation is unnecessary, targets Christians, and ignores the nation's urgent economic and security crises.
Nigerian onion suppliers call on Ghana to release detained shipments
The Regional Observatory of Onion in West and Central Africa has urged the Ghanaian government to intervene after five trucks carrying Nigerian onions were blocked from unloading at Kotoku Market.
Nasarawa Representative Reports 32 Deaths Following Ongoing Violence
A Nasarawa State legislator has reported that 32 people have been killed and hundreds displaced due to ongoing violence across several communities in his constituency.