Nigeria needs a National Plan to eliminate cholera – Global task force
The Global Task Force For Cholera Control (GTFCC) on Friday urged the Nigerian Government to implement a National Cholera Plan towards eliminating the disease in […]
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Task force recovers 500 cow, sheep rustled in Niger state
The joint task force has recovered 500 cows and sheep rustled in Shiroro and Munya Local Government areas of Niger state. Mr Emmanuel Umar, the […]
We’ve set up task force to dismantle cartel behind Mkpuru Mmiri –Marwa
Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) has said that a special task force is currently […]
Customs strike force seizes N854m contraband in Kano, Jigawa in 3 months – Official
The Strike Force of the Nigeria Customs Service, (NCS), Zone B intercepted contraband worth over N854 million Duty Paid Value (DPV) in three months. The […]
Petrol scarcity in Taraba due to shortfall in supply from depot, says DPR
The Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), Taraba Operations Office, on Friday said that a shortfall in the supply of petroleum products was responsible for the […]
Troops deactivate 27 illegal refining sites in Niger Delta – DHQ
Troops of Operation Delta Safe have deactivated a total of 27 illegal refining sites across Niger Delta region, in the last two weeks. The Acting […]
Nigeria vs. WSJ and The Economist, By Reuben Abati
The Federal Government of Nigeria has been in the eye of the storm with the international media recently, and there is a lot that can […]
NCS intercepts 1,014.5kg of pangolin scales worth N1.7bn in Lagos
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 15 sacks of pangolin scales weighing 1,014.5kg with a Duty Paid Value of over N1.7 billion in Lagos. […]
DSS not responsible for Akunyili’s murder – Spokesman
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied the allegation that its operatives murdered Dr. Chike Akunyili and a security escort in Anambra on Sept. 28. The […]
Keren: Report of ‘Interim Autopsy’ emerges as Coalition, Family ask IGP to intervene
Fresh insights have emerged amid the controversy surrounding the death of Miss Keren Akpagher, a student at Premiere Academy, Lugbe, Abuja who died recently in […]
Assassination of Senator Na’Allah’s Son: Police vow to bring perpetrators to justice
By Haruna Salami The Commissioner of Police, Kaduna State Command, CP Abdullahi Mudassiru, has directed that a full-scale investigation into the assassination of Captain Abdulkarim […]
NDLEA nabs 96-year-old ex-soldier for illicit drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 96-year-old retired soldier, Mr Joseph Owherhi in Suleja area of Niger state for dealing in […]
Bagudu sets up taskforce on drug control
Kebbi Gov. Atiku Bagudu has approved the establishment of a taskforce on drug control to assist in reviewing and providing informed policies and programmes on drug […]
Arewa youths urge NAF to sustain strikes on insurgents hideouts
Arewa Youth Federation has urged the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to sustain airstrikes targeted at hideouts of ISWAP-Boko Haram fighters to overpower the remainder of the […]
Court orders Computer Coy to honour agreement, ‘settle’ apprentice
The National Industrial Court, on Thursday ordered a company, Arkgee Computers Ltd., to honour its apprenticeship agreement with Yakubu Jeremond within 30 days.Delivering judgment, Justice Sanusi Kado, […]
NDLEA set to train newly recruited officers
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) has scheduled its training for successful candidates in the Narcotic Officer cadre and the first of batch of […]
Northern Senators express concern over security situation
By Haruna Salami The security challenges facing the northern parts of the country in particular and Nigeria at large has attracted the attention of the […]
Former presidential aspirant condoles Buhari over COAS, others
A former Peoples Democratic Party, Presidential aspirant, Stanley Osifo has commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. […]
PGF DG urges PDP to engage NASS on constitutional amendment on devolution of power
Dr Salihu Lukman, Director-General, Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has urged Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to engage the National Assembly, towards speeding up the processes of […]
Police train 100 personnel on sexual, gender violence in Kano
The Police Command in Kano State says it has trained 100 personnel and other stakeholders on Sexual and Gender Base Violence (SGBV) as part of […]
Police Brutality: Kogi committee holds public hearing March 16
The Human Rights Special Intervention Group (HRSIG) in Kogi says it has concluded plans to hold public hearing on all human right violations in the […]
USAID to train 100,000 health workers in Nigeria by 2025
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is to produce a cadre of 100,000 new health workers competent to respond to current and future health […]
The Sun Editor, Femi Babafemi, appointed NDLEA’s Director of Media
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has appointed editor, Saturday Sun, Mr. Femi Babafemi as the Agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy. The appointment, […]
New COVID-19 variant discovered in Nigeria, 15 countries
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control(NCDC), has said that a new variant of COVID-19 has been detected in Nigeria and 15 other countries. The new […]