A factory producing a psychoactive substance called Akuskura has been raided by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency. Akuskura is a psychoactive drug made of herbs and laces with tobacco and cannabis. A statement by NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi released on Sunday, revealed that the factory in Mubi […]
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May Day: Atiku urges Nigerian workers not to despair but hopeful
Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar has lamented that the hyperinflation in all sectors of the nation has constituted serious socio-economic strangulation to the average Nigerian worker , who is now poorer than in 2015 , even as labourers deserve wages to meet prevading economic conditions of […]
N3.2bn: Senate indicts Bank of Agric over loans to unnamed beneficiaries
The Senate has indicted the Bank of Agriculture in Kaduna over 3.2 billion naira loan which was disbursed to 10 vendors to buy tractors and other equipment. The indictment followed the 2016 report of Auditor General of the Federation considered by Senate Public Accounts Committee with Senator Matthew Uhrogide as […]
Why we demolished 13 buildings at Ajao estate – Lagos govt
Lagos state government has demolished 13 residential buildings located at Rockview street , Ajao Estate. Explaining the reason for the demolition, the General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency, LASBCA ,Gbolahan Oki said the buildings did not have the required approvals and were built on aviation fuel pipelines. He said […]
Nigeria Loses About 300 Billion Naira Worth of Onions To Lack Of Storage Facilities
As countries battle food insecurity, Nigeria is losing food and food items due to lack of storage. The National President of National Onion Producers Processors Marketers Association of Nigeria, Aliyu Maitasamu has lamented the loss of about 300 billion naira worth of onions annually. Speaking at the commissioning of the […]
Commentary Is On Life And Times Of Late Chief Josiah Chukwudi Anatune (the BIG JOE) -Onwa N’Awa
Commentary Is On Life And Times Of Late Chief Josiah Chukwudi Anatune (the BIG JOE) -Onwa N’Awa Sponsored By Soludo Promoters Forum, SPF, And Written By Okey Emmanuel In the seren rural community of Awa town in Orumba North Local Government Area, Anambra State, dwelled a very unassuming, humane and […]
17 Buildings To Be Demolished By Anambra State Police For Harbouring Criminals
Police in Anambra has revealed that about 17 buildings in the state have been marked for demolition. According to the Commissioner of Police, Echeng Echeng, the buildings in Uli Community, Ihiala Local Government Area, have been a haven for criminals and gunmen who have been terrorizing the state. The Commissioner […]
Anambra State Govt Procures More Firefighting Equipment For State Fire Service
Anambra State Commissioner for Power and Water Resources, Engr Julius Chukwuemeka has received the newly procured modern fire fighting equipment from the state government to the state fire fighting service. Speaking to the press after the official presentation of the equipment to the fire service at the Anambra State Fire […]
On Foreign News, Turkish evacuation plane shot at in Sudan
On Foreign News A Turkish military plane on a mission to evacuate Turkish citizens from conflict-hit Sudan has come under gunfire. the Turkish National Defense Ministry in a statement on Friday revealed that the plane, Turkish C-130, headed to Wadi Seidna Air Base for evacuation of its citizens in Khartoum, […]
Federal Government Declares May 1 Public Holidays
The federal government has declared Monday a public holiday to mark the Workers’ Day celebration. The Workers’ Day is an annual celebration marked on May 1. Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, minister of interior, announced it earlier today in a statement by Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Shuaib Belgore. Aregbesola […]