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13 Dec
Three members of a gang responsible for what is believed to be the largest drug smuggling operation ever detected in the UK were jailed on Friday. A judge at Manchester Crown Court in north west England jailed Sohail Qureshi, 64, for 25 years after he was convicted of plotting to import heroin, cocaine and…
6 Dec
Researchers have found that an injection given during some asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) attacks reduces the need for further treatment by 30 per cent, which is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets. The researchers from King's College London in a recent trial study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine…
30 Nov
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has notified the general public of the sale of counterfeit combiart (Artemether Lumefantrine 20/120mg) Dispersible Tablet in Nigeria. The notification is in a public alert marked: No. 043/2024, issued on NAFDAC website, disclosing the date of manufacturing of the drug to be Feb. 2023…
11 Nov
Two Nigerian men were arrested in the Dominican Republic over the weekend for attempting to smuggle drugs. The National Directorate of Drug Control (DNCD) stated that agents, acting on a tip, intercepted the two men at Las Americas International Airport, local media, loop news reported on Monday. They were scheduled to fly to Paris, France,…
8 Nov
A Federal High Court in Lagos on Friday sentenced a 49-year-old carpenter and father of six, Ademola Oke, to nine months imprisonment for drug trafficking. The convict was arraigned before Justice Ayokunle Faji on Nov. 1, by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), on a two-count charge bordering on illegal dealing in restricted narcotics.…
3 Oct
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa has said drug trafficking in the Sahel continues to hinder security, economic development and the rule of law while jeopardizing public health. In an interview with newsmen during its 1st Annual International Lecture on Thursday in Abuja, Marwa said that increased drug…
5 Mar
Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig Gen Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd), yesterday, urged Nigerians, especially Muslim faithful, to use the month of Ramadan to pray for God’s guidance for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, state governors, ministers, and other political leaders in the country.
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The Presidency said claims by the military leader of Niger Republic, Abdourahamane Tchiani that Nigeria is colluding with France
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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has condemned the persistent unprofessional conduct of a few of its officers which undermines the standards and reputation of the force. In a statement, Force Spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, lamented that despite repeated warnings and disciplinary actions taken against those who have been exposed, some officers are still engaging in…
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The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Sokoto State chapter, has condemned the alleged bombing of innocent citizens in Sokoto by a Nigerian Air Force jet. In a statement signed by the Chairman, Muhammad Mansur Aliyu Esq , MURIC demanded that those who carried out the bombing be identified and subjected to legal process. Aliyu pointed out…
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Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has hinted that her next studio album might be her last. Taking to her Instagram Story late on Friday, December 27, 2024, she shared her thoughts after a series of posts, suggesting she has given her all to the music industry. “This might be my last studio album. I am tired.…
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Three years ago, Ghana Black Galaxies forced some bitter piles down the throat of Super Eagles B team, picking the ticket to the 7th edition of the African Nations Championship. After a 2-2 over the two legs then, the Ghanaians
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Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has approved with immediate effect, the appointments of both Prince Adesuyi Haastrup as the new Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesha land and Prince Johnson Adekanmi Abikoye as the new Asaoni of Ora Igbomina
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On Monday (December 16, 2024), I participated in a lively and engaging webinar on how digital media could be used to shape Africa’s perspectives in international media.
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Nine states across Nigeria have participated in the flag off ceremony of 2024 Calabar Cultural Carnival. The participating states include; Kebbi, kogi, Niger, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Adamawa, Delta, Osun and Ebonyi.
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Lagos State government under Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration has consistently articulated a vision of progress for the state, with bold promises to elevate developments to great heights.
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The Nigerian music industry and indeed the world have no doubt witnessed a seismic shift in recent years, driven by rapid advancements in technology and a democratisation of the distribution process.