OPERATIVES of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a consignment of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis enroute to the United Kingdom at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja Lagos. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi …
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BOKO Haram terrorists have killed over 20 Nigerian Army personnel and left several others missing following a fierce attack on the 149 Battalion in Malam-Fatori, Abadam Local Government Area, Borno State. The attack, which occurred on Friday, January 24, 2025, saw the insurgents storming the military base with multiple gun …
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BAUCHI State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed has asked the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike to resign from the Peoples Democratic Party over alleged anti-party activities. Bala Mohammed, who accused the FCT Minister of already serving the ruling party, All Progressives Congress’s interests, said it’s better for …
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A Federal High Court, Lagos, has fixed February 27, for the arraignment of son of Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, Gbolahan and four others for alleged conspiracy, obtaining by false pretence in N1, 356, 057, 330. 43 billion fraud. Obanikoro will be arraigned alongside Adejare Adegbenro, 51; Balmoral International Limited; M. O. …
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THE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Sunday that Nigeria and Egypt have agreed to elevate their diplomatic ties and bolster comprehensive partnership between them. The agreement seeks to promote mutual integration in tackling continental challenges and waive visas for diplomats. The ministry made this known in a statement in …
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The Police in Ondo State says it has apprehended a three person syndicate, 62 year-old woman, Sabira Izuorah, and couple, Isiaka Lukman and Abosede Lukman, allegedly specialised in child stealing and trafficking. Mr Wilfred Afolabi, state Commissioner of Police (CP), made the disclosure while speaking with newsmen in Akure. He …
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THE federal government has expressed its condolences to the government and people of Niger following Saturday’s petrol tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Gurara Local Government Area. Prof. Nantewe Yilwatda, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, described the incident in a statement released on Sunday as tragic, noting …
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PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Folashade Arinola Adekaiyaoja, as the Deputy Director General of the Department of State Services, DSS. The approval, the first of its kind by any President, report said, sought to revise the agency’s structure for better efefficiency. This, learnt, was in line …
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BORNO State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has inaugurated three boards in the health sector, even as he has given a directive for a comprehensive overhaul of the state’s health care service delivery. The event was held on Thursday at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Maiduguri. The newly …
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THE Federal Government has announced the temporary closure of access roads around the National Arcade and the Federal Secretariat in Abuja as part of the preparations for the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration. The closure will begin on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, and continue until the conclusion of the …
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