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Drug Lords Bags 28 Years, Forefiets House and Cash The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has gotten drug kingpins arrested in connection with the historic seizure of 2,139.55 kilogrammes of cocaine at an Ikorodu residential estate in 2022. They were convicted by a Federal High Court, Lagos, presided over by Justice Yellim Bogoro, who…
Champion Breweries Unveils Beverages in Can, Prepares For Sale By Uko Etim, Uyo Champion Breweries Plc has introduced its flagship beverages, Champion Lager Beer and Champ Malta, in non-returnable cans for the first time in its 50-year history. This launch marks a significant shift in the company’s strategy. It aims to meet growing consumer demand…
Flooding: Zulum Calls on FG to Speed Up Reconstruction of Alau Dam Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has called on the federal government to speed up the reconstruction of the collapsed dyke at Alau Dam, which resulted in the submerged of large parts of the state capital Maiduguri and surrounding local governments of Konduga and…
Allegations of Nigerian Government Sponsoring Terrorist Attack in Niger An Attempt by Nigerien Junta to Cause Disaffection, Group Alleges The Republic of Niger’s allegation of Nigeria sponsoring terrorism group, Lakurawa to topple the junta-led administration in the francophone country has been described as nothing but fake news and a planned move to cause disaffection in…
IDEA Raises Alarm Over Non-Supply of Therapeutic Drug Leading to Irreversible Progress in Leprosy Elimination in Nigeria The Integration Dignity and Economic Advancement (IDEA-Nigeria), the National Association of Persons Affected by Leprosy, has raised an alarm that the continued delay in supplying Multi-Drug Therapy (MDT), the life-saving treatment for leprosy in the country may increase…
FG Declares Holidays for Christmas, New Year Celebrations The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, 25th, Thursday, 26th of December 2024, and Wednesday, 1st of January 2025, as Public Holidays to celebrate Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year, respectively. The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government,…
Nigeria to Boost Tourism and Cultural Sectors- Musawa The Nigerian government has expressed its plan to learn from China’s success in cultural branding and creative industries and boost the nation’s tourism and cultural sectors. The Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, stated this on Sunday while speaking at the New Year…
Preventing Tragedy: Addressing Stampedes During Palliative Distribution in Nigeria Abdulkadir Ibrahim In recent days, Nigeria has witnessed heartbreaking tragedies during palliative distribution events, where chaotic scenes have resulted in avoidable loss of life. These incidents underscore the urgent need for better planning, crowd control, and professional involvement to ensure that such events fulfill their purpose…
Maitama, Okija Stampede, Women Affair Minister Express Pain *says incidences avoidable Minister of Women Affairs Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim has lamented the loss of lives in Maitama, Abuja, and Okija, in Anambra State, during food distribution drives by private institutions aimed at supporting the people as they celebrate the festive season. The minister expressed deep grief,…
Illicit Drugs: NDLEA Strengthens Airport Operations, Trains Officers. Deploy new skills and tools across airport operations, Marwa charges officers Stella Peters Selected Commanders and officers of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have undergone a series of trainings in Advance Passenger Information System (API) and Passenger Targeting/ Intelligence Gathering as part of ongoing efforts to…