Author: Yetunde Ogunmola
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NDLEA Arrests 149 Suspects, Seizes 1.49 Tonnes of Illicit Drugs in Six Months
The Kogi State chapter of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the arrest of 149 suspects and the seizure of over 1.49 tonnes of illicit drugs between January 1 and June 24. This announcement was made by the Kogi NDLEA commander, Umar Yahuza, during a press conference held on Monday in Lokoja.…
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Badagry: Customs Intercept 26,792 Litres of Petrol
The Zone A Team of Operation Whirlwind Task Force, part of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), intercepted over 26,792 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Badagry. Comptroller Hussein Ejibunu, head of Operation Whirlwind, announced the seizure during a press briefing on Monday in Seme, Lagos. “Our team, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted 43 kegs…
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Rivers Crisis: Passengers Stranded As Women Block Airport Entrance In Portharcourt
As early as 7:30 am on Tuesday morning, the women from Ipo which is one of the host communities of the airport, blocked the gate at the airport roundabout, waving placards, singing, wailing, and even cooking at the gate. Some of the inscriptions on their banner include ‘We Demand Our Citizens Rights’, ‘Ipo Women Peaceful…
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Mohbad: Nigerian Protesters Occupy High Commission in London, Call for Thorough Probe
Nigerians in London staged a protest at the Nigeria House on Monday, seeking justice for the late musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The demonstrators, carrying various placards and banners, demanded a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. According to PUNCH, they also urged the authorities to investigate those who were with…
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Why We Clamour for State Police, Southern Governors
Southern Governors have revealed the reason for their clamour for State Police in the region. Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State says his counterparts in the southern region want state and community policing to tackle rising security challenges in the country. The security situation has worsened in recent years with kidnapping for ransom among other…
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Funke Akindele reveals cause of strain relationship with Eniola Badmus, others
Famous Nigerian actress, Funke Akindele has disclosed why she’s no longer friends with Eniola Badmus and other colleagues. Funke made this known during her latest interview on Arise TV. While giving insight into her approach to maintaining friendships in the entertainment industry, the actress said she has never had serious friends aside from her siblings.…
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Nigerian pilgrim returns €1,750 lost in Saudi Arabia
A Nigerian pilgrim from Gumi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Muhammad Na’Allah has returned the sum of €1,750 (One thousand, seven hundred and fifty Euros) which he found at the Haram in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. He returned the money to the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, for onward delivery to the owner. This…
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Former Nigerian Governor Dies
By Our Correspondent Former military governor of Benue State, Air Vice Marshal Bayo Lawal (rtd) is dead. Lawal, a former Minister of Youth and Sports died in his sleep in the early hours of Sunday, June 23 at his home. Air Commodore Sani Zakari (rtd), the Sergeant At Arms at the National Assembly who confirmed…
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ShopRite shuts down operations in Abuja, gives reason
Shoprite Mall has announced plan to close one of its Abuja branches located at Novare Central Mall in Wuse Zone 5 on June 30, 2024. According to a statement on Monday, June 24, by the Chief Executive Officer Folakemi Fadahunsi on behalf of the retail supermarket, the decision comes after a comprehensive assessment of the…
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Why We Killed Army General Udokwere – Suspects
By Doris Israel Ijeoma Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have arrested four suspected killers of an Abuja-based retired Brigadier General Uwem Udukwere. Udukwere was reportedly killed by armed robbers on Saturday at his Sunshine Estate home in Abuja. The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Benneth Igweh, paraded the suspects in Abuja on Monday,…
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Tinubu Announces Fresh Appointment
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr. Olatunji Bello as the new Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice-Chairman of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC). The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, who disclosed this in a statement on Monday, noted that the appointment is pending confirmation by the Senate. He…
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SPORT UPDATES
Compiled by Miracle Ogunde EURO 2024 UPDATES -At 38 years and 216 days, Jesús Navas will become the oldest player to play for Spain in a major international tournament (World Cup + EURO), surpassing the previous record of Santiago Cañizares against Saudi Arabia in Germany 2006 (36 years and 248 days). -Barnabás Varga had a…