Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have confiscated a substantial shipment of methamphetamine at the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Ikeja Lagos.The illicit substance was concealed within powdered custard containers, forming part of a combined cargo destined for London, United Kingdom (UK).According to
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The Federal High Court, Abuja, has ordered the Federal Government to “account for the spending of $460 million Chinese loan to fund the failed Abuja Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) project.”The court also ordered the government to “publish the total amount of money paid to Chinese and local companies and contractors, specific
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The 9th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) held in Lagos over the weekend. The award ceremony showcased performances from top acts in the Nigerian music industry including Tiwa Savage, Spyro and Iyanya who thrilled the audience with their songs and moves.The AMVCA is an annual accolade
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President Muhammadu Buhari has shared in the grief of loss with the business community, particularly the banking and investment sector, over the passing of an illustrious citizen, Chief Michael Olasubomi “Subomi” Balogun.Chief Subomi Balogun, a legendary businessman and philanthropist, died on Friday, in London, aged 89.President Buhari in a condolence
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Registrar of Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Prof Josiah Ajiboye, has disclosed that over 11,350 candidates sat for the teachers’ professional qualifying examination across the country.He disclosed this while monitoring the exercise at Sascon International School Maitama, Abuja, on Saturday, noting that reports from across the country showed that
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The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the February 25 election, Atiku Abubakar, has requested three weeks to call 100 witnesses to prove his case against the President-elect, Bola Tinubu.Atiku and the PDP, at the proceedings before the Presidential Election Petition Court, sitting in Abuja, on Saturday, through
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President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Saturday returned to the country after a 10-day trip to Europe ahead of his inauguration on May 29.Tinubu had on May 10 left the country, just two weeks after he returned to the country from a three-country tour which saw him visiting London, Saudi Arabia
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THE Federal Government has elevated six Assistant Controller Generals of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) to the rank of Deputy Controller General.The newly promoted Deputy Controllers-General (DCGs) will head the six broad administrative divisions called Directorates for efficient management of the Service.The Deputy Controllers-General will also constitute together with the
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The adopted candidates of the All Progressives Congress for Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the coming 10th House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas and Benjamin Kalu, respectively, have visited the Governor-elect of Abia State, Alex Otti.The visit, which took place in Abuja, was in continuation of the candidates’ nationwide consultation with
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The Russian Government has banned 500 US citizens, including former President Barack Obama, from entering the country.The Russian Foreign Ministry published the list on Friday, saying the decision was made in response to a new package of anti-Russian sanctions, announced by the White House on May 19.“In response to the
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