The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has said the agency seized 761,000 tonnes of illicit drugs and substances between January 2021 and March 2024. Marwa said this during a special Juma’at service as part of activities to mark the 2024...
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The University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital (UPTH) has faulted reports that musician, Burna Boy, covered all medical bills for patients during a recent visit to the hospital. The hospital clarified that the music icon only settled the bills of selected patients at the facility, contrary to claims...
A former speaker of Osun House of Assembly, Prof. Mojeed Alabi, has blamed the politics of “stomach infrastructure,” for the low delivery of good governance in the country. Alabi made the assertion while delivering the 40th anniversary lecture of Ede Unique Club, in Ede town. He said that...
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (CGIS), Kemi Nandap, has urged border communities to be vigilant and to provide useful information to authorities on suspected illegal immigrants. Nandap made the call on Friday while addressing Kongolam border community in Katsina State, as part of her assessment tour...
Beijing warned on Friday that escalating frictions with the European Union over electric vehicle imports could trigger a trade war, as Germany’s economy minister arrived in the Chinese capital with the proposed tariffs high on his agenda. Robert Habeck’s three-day trip to China is the first by a...
A 24-year old protester was shot dead during demonstrations against the taxation bill currently moving in Kenya. The man had taken part in a protest in the capital Nairobi on Thursday evening, as thousands took to the streets across the country. The protest was due to a parliamentary...
The U.S. said it was concerned about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s threat to supply North Korea with weapons, warning it would “destabilise” the Korean peninsula. “Depending on the type of weapons provided, such a move may violate UN Security Council resolutions which Russia itself supported. “The U.S. would...
The Ondo State Government says necessary legal action will be taken on the judgment nullifying the creation of the 33 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. The government’s reaction is contained in a statement by the Attorney General of Ondo State, Mr Kayode Ajulo SAN, made...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned political parties involved in the off cycle governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States to avoid the use of hate speech and offensive languages in the conduct of their campaign for the elections. The Commission...
Two unions in tertiary institutions say they cannot guarantee industrial harmony if the federal government fails to pay their four months withheld salaries in two weeks. The unions are the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU)....
The Kano State Government has directed the Commissioner of Police to eject the 15th Emir of Kano, Aminu Bayero, from the Nasarawa Palace where he currently resides. Governor Abba Yusuf gave the directive via the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Dederi. Dederi, while conveying the...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has warned Nigerians to beware of fake and invalid employment letters in circulation purportedly issued by the service. The NIS made this known in a statement issued on Thursday by its Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Mr Kenneth Udo, in...
A Civil Society Organisation, the Coalition of Rivers State Leaders of Thoughts, has urged the National Assembly to holistically amend the laws governing local government administration in the country. The group’s Convener, Chief Sunnie Chukumele, said at a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Thursday that the amendment...
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has expressed his determination to rebuild Abia State University (ABSU) into a citadel of excellence in learning, research and administration. Otti made this known when he received a report on the institution by the Full Visitation Panel to Abia State University Uturu, in...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, continued with its alleged money laundering charge preferred against Tigran Gambaryan, an executive of Binance Holdings Ltd at a Federal High Court, Abuja The criminal charge continued before Justice Emeka Nwite in spite of the withdrawal of a charge...
The Lagos chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the death of its Welfare Secretary, Alhaja Ramota Bankole, as unfortunate and shocking. Bankole, one of the Lagos APC women leaders from Epe Division, died while performing Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Publicity Secretary of the party...
By GRACE AUDU (Health Correspondent0 – The World Health Organization (WHO), has issued a medical product alert on falsified semaglutides, the type of medicines that are used for treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity in some countries. The alert addresses three falsified batches of product of semaglutide...
By BARBARA KALU, Port Harcourt – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has enjoined all stakeholders in the region to intensify efforts towards eliminating Malaria from Nigeria. Managing Director of the NDDC, Dr Samuel Ogbuku, represented by the Executive Director, Corporate Services, Hon. Ifedayo Abegunde during the Commission’s World...
Kogi State Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate in the November 11, 2023 election, Muritala Yakubu Ajaka, has gone to the Federal Appeal Court, Abuja challenging the State Election Petition Tribunal judgement which affirmed Ahmed Usman Ododo of APC as elected governor of the state. . In the record...
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has charged Chairmen and members of Boards and Commissions to avoid corrupt practices, warning that it had no place in his administration. Governor Fintiri gave the charge at their swearing-in ceremony in Yola on Thursday. He said that transparency and accountability were not...