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FG unveils five-year plan to curb alcohol-related harm

FG unveils five-year plan to curb alcohol-related harm

…Policy targets drink-driving, underage access, illicit market…Nigeria loses over N428bn revenue yearly to illicit spirits, winesBy Chioma Obinna The Federal Government has launched a new five-year national alcohol policy aimed at reducing alcohol-related harm, tightening regulation and curbing the growing illicit alcohol market in Nigeria. The Nigeria Alcohol Policy and Multisectoral Implementation Plan 2026–2030, launched […]
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Imo warns  workers against sale of  donated treated mosquito nets

Imo warns workers against sale of donated treated mosquito nets

By Chidi Nkwopara OWERRI—Imo State government has warned that it would deal decisively with any of its staff who sells any drug or insecticide treated mosquito nets donated to the state by non-governmental organisations, companies and international donor agencies.

Why corps members were evacuated from N-Delta—NYSC boss

Why corps members were evacuated from N-Delta—NYSC boss

By Tony Edike ENUGU—THE Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga, has blamed the evacuation of corps members from states in the Niger Delta region on the activities of militants.

60 Policemen face Orderly Room Trial in Makurdi

60 Policemen face Orderly Room Trial in Makurdi

By Peter Duru MAKURDI —  AS part of the renewed efforts to re-brand the battered image of the Police, the Force Headquarters has subjected 60 men of its Mobile Force to Orderly Room Trial, an equivalent of a court martial in the army, for alleged brutality.

Ebonyi Assembly suspends Nwugo for alleged misconducts

Ebonyi Assembly suspends Nwugo for alleged misconducts

By Dennis Agbo ABAKALIKI—Ebonyi State House of Assembly has suspended one of its member, Mr Iheanocha Nwugo, whose elder brother, Mr Chimere Nwugo is a strong member of All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) and a labour leader.

Customers sue Bauchi branches of banks over closure

Customers sue Bauchi branches of banks over closure

… demand N10bn exemplary damage By Patience Ogbodo BAUCHI — CUSTOMERS of all the commercial banks that have branches in Bauchi State have gone to a Bauchi High Court to claim the sum of N10bn as exemplary damages for a breach of contract following the closure of the banks from 28th May to 1st June […]