World Drug Day: Sokoto stakeholders seek tougher laws, more rehab centres
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto Stakeholders in Sokoto State have called for tougher anti-drug laws, expanded rehabilitation facilities and intensified public awareness campaigns to curb the growing menace of drug abuse and illicit trafficking. The call was made on Friday during the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, organised by the National Drug […]
Drug explosion looms in Africa by 2030, Nigeria at centre — Marwa
By Chioma Obinna Stakeholders in Nigeria’s anti-drug campaign have raised fresh alarm over the escalating substance abuse crisis, warning that Africa could witness a 40 per cent rise in drug use by 2030 if urgent preventive action is not taken. The warning came on Thursday in Lagos during a media capacity-building programme organised by the […]
Ivory Coast beat Curacao 2-0 to reach World Cup knockout stage
Ivory Coast finish with six points in Group E with this victory following their opening 1-0 win over Ecuador and a 2-1 loss to Germany.
Ecuador beat Germany to reach World Cup last 32
Ecuador beat Germany 2-1 on Thursday to reach the World Cup knockout phase for the second time, while Ivory Coast saw off Curacao 2-0 to progress from the group stage for the first time.
King Charles has paid more than £30m in personal taxes since 2022 – Palace
UK monarchs are legally exempt from paying certain taxes, though they have paid some duties voluntarily for decades, and they also have no obligation to disclose their private tax bills.
Tinubu showed courage, statesmanship on state police – Metuh
Metuh commended the President for championing a reform that previous administrations failed to implement despite widespread public support.
