Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has thwarted an attempt by a 26-year-old nursing student, Esther Onyinyechi Uzodinma, to smuggle 76 wraps of cocaine to India. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, and published on the […]
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Warns of Dangerous New Drug Trends.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has raised the alarm after recent drug seizures in Lagos and Kano exposed the troubling abuse of hazardous substances by youths, disguised under disturbing street names. This was made known by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, via a video […]
MWAN urges improved healthcare, expanded cancer control for women
The Medical Women Association of Nigeria (MWAN) has called for urgent improvements in healthcare infrastructure and the equitable distribution of human resources across the country to address critical health issues affecting women. In a communiqué issued at the end of its 5th National Executive Council Meeting and Scientific conference on […]
Nigerian govt mourns victims of Niger tanker explosion
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, in a statement released on Sunday by Rhoda Iliya, the ministry’s Information […]
Nigeria and Egypt Strengthen Diplomatic Ties
Nigeria and Egypt have reached an agreement to enhance their diplomatic relationship and establish a comprehensive partnership aimed at addressing shared challenges and fostering development. This was made known by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement issued in Abuja by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar’s […]
Anambra State Launches Security Outfit, AGỤNECHEMBA
In a move to tackle the lingering insecurity in Anambra State, Governor Charles Soludo, has officially unveiled a new security outfit, AGỤNECHEMBA. The unveiling ceremony took place at the International Convention Center, Awka over the weekend, where Governor Soludo highlighted the critical importance of security, law, and order to achieving […]
Petrol Tanker Explosion In Dikko, Niger State, Leaves Over 50 Dead
Petrol Tanker Explosion In Dikko, Niger State, Leaves Over 50 Dead Tragedy struck the ever busy, hustling and bustling town of Dikko, along the Abuja-Kaduna highway in Niger State, on Saturday, January 18, 2025, as a petrol tanker fell, and later went up in flames. According to reports, petrol started […]
NGF Chairman Visits Niger, Commiserates With Gov Bago, Victims Of Petrol Tanker Explosion
NGF Chairman Visits Niger, Commiserates With Gov Bago, Victims Of Petrol Tanker Explosion By Arowona Abdulazeez Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) Chairman/Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq on Saturday visited the scene of the petrol tanker explosion in Niger State which claimed over 50 lives and also injured many more. In a […]
NAFDAC Shuts Down Abuja Pharmacy Over Sales Of Expired Drugs, Arrests Managing Director
NAFDAC Shuts Down Abuja Pharmacy Over Sales Of Expired Drugs, Arrests Managing Director Aminat Aminu The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) said it’s operatives, in Saturday, closed down a pharmacy located along Onitsha Crescent, Area 11 Garki, Abuja, for selling expired and unregistered drugs. It […]
Igwe Iweka Of Obosi Kingdom Emerges New Chairman Of Anambra State Traditional Rulers’ Council
Igwe Iweka Of Obosi Kingdom Emerges New Chairman Of Anambra State Traditional Rulers’ Council The Traditional Ruler of Obosi, Igwe Chidubem Iweka, has emerged the new Chairman Of Anambra State Traditional Rulers’ Council. Governor Soludo made the announcement during the launch of the “Operation Udo ga-achị” security initiative at the […]