Stakeholders link drugs, substance abuse to terrorism, kidnapping
The Ogun State Police Command, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, and civil society partners have identified substance abuse among youths as the central driver of rising terrorism, kidnapping, cultism, and violent crime across Nigeria.
Anthony Obele named honorary patron of ASA Europe
Barely hours after being celebrated as Anambra Business Icon of the Year at the Fifth Edition of the Anambra Man of the Year (AMTY) Awards, High Chief Sir (Dr.) Amb. Anthony Ikenna Obele (Okwunze Aguata, 7-Star General) has received another major honour as the Anambra State Association Europe (ASA Europe) conferred him as its Honorary Patron.
CADAAI Delta marks one year, urges leaders’ support in anti‑drug war
The Community Anti-drug Abuse Advocacy Initiatives, CADAAI, Delta State Chapter, today marked its one year anniversary with a call on government, traditional rulers, community leaders, the church and other stakeholders to join forces in the fight against drug abuse in the state.
Tofunmi Akinseye bags Doctorate in media technology, PR management
By Ayo Onikoyi Media entrepreneur and public relations expert, Tofunmi Akinseye, has recently been conferred with a Distinguished Fellowship Doctorate in Media Technology and Public Relations Management by the Institute of Strategic Business Management and Public Administration (ISBMPA), headquartered in Ghana. Akinseye, the founder of Savvy Media Africa, described the recognition as a deeply humbling […]
Tinubu highlights reforms in education, infrastructure, security
The President stated this on Saturday at the third General Hassan Usman Katsina Memorial Conference held at Arewa House, Kaduna.
Troops neutralise suspected female terrorist spy, nab 14 suspects nationwide
Troops have neutralised a suspected female ISWAP/JAS spy in Borno and arrested 14 suspected criminals, including IPOB/ESN members, cultists and a deserter soldier in separate operations across the country.
2027: Benue PDP insists Aondoakaa eligible for governorship race
According to the PDP spokesman, the former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has never been arraigned on criminal charges or indicted by any legally constituted administrative panel since leaving office in 2010.
Iran says it sold $18bn of oil during war, ceasefire
Iran’s oil ministry on Saturday said it was able to sell a total of $18 billion worth of oil during the war and the ensuing ceasefire with the United States.
BIPC warns against movement of oranges out of Benue
Dr Asemakaha noted that the state had invested heavily in citrus processing and could no longer afford to export raw agricultural produce while local industries struggled to secure sufficient inputs for production.
Drug war: Marwa charges traditional rulers, parents to get involved
The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.- Gen. Buba Marwa has called on traditional institutions and parents across Nigeria to join forces with the agency in tackling the menace of substance abuse. Marwa made the call on Saturday, while speaking as Chairman of the 10th anniversary of Akinale Day and the maiden […]
2027: Benue PDP insists Aondoakaa eligible for gov’ship race
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue state has dismissed claims that its governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Chief Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), is constitutionally disqualified from contesting the poll, describing the allegations as false, misleading and politically motivated.
