APC Governors’ Forum’s missing N800b By Festus Adedayo

On Thursday last week, President Bola Tinubu perfectly played the role of the General of a troop going to war. He gave a pep talk to APC party troops marching state-wards for the primary election. It was a speech garnished with onions and flavoured by aromatic spices of currie and thyme. The eventual cuisine from the presidential pot exuded a tantalizing aroma that colonized the nose. The president was pleased with that “historic moment” as “the party we formed just like yesterday is gearing up for its fourth election cycle”.…

How I Returned from the Gate of the Other World (3), by Hassan Gimba

The Arbiter I want to believe Allah (SWT) brought me back to read my scorecard. He does that whenever He wants. All the more reason to forgive those who transgressed against you and seek forgiveness from those you have hurt. Importantly, to continue doing the good things one has been doing for humanity, as Dr Imdad of Al Shifa Hospital told me.   And this was why He answered the prayers of the multitude of people who interceded with Him on my behalf. People, some I knew, many I never…

NDLEA Intercepts UK, Australia-Bound Cocaine, Opioids Hidden in Carton Walls; Destroys 65,000kg Skunk in Delta

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted consignments of cocaine and opioids concealed in carton walls and destined for the United Kingdom and Australia, while also destroying 65,000 kilograms of skunk during raids on forests in Delta State. NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed on Sunday that the seizures were made during operations conducted across several states by operatives of the agency. According to him, the cocaine and opioid consignments were intercepted at a Lagos courier company on Friday, May 15, during the examination of outbound shipments. He said…