Officers of the NDLEA at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport have discovered parcels of cocaine inside footwears’ soles that was ferried by Turkish airline from Brazil.
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Read full text of President Buhari’s New Year message to Nigerians
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined several world leaders in sending a New Year message to their countries and citizens. President Buhari has wished Nigerians the best of the New Year tidings while pointing out some of his administration’s achievements in…
135kg of cough syrup worth N4m seized in Sokoto
The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Sokoto State Command, seized 135 kilogrammes of cough syrup with codeine believed to be worth about N4 million, according to its Commander, Misbahu Idris. Idris reportedly said on Saturday that the seized consignments…
5,600 IDPs get household kits in Maiduguri
The Borno State Emergency Management Agency (BOSEMA) on Saturday donated household and harmattan kits to 5,600 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at Customs House camp in Maiduguri capital. The SEMA Chairman, Mr Satomi Ahmed, who distributed the items to the IDPs…
Wike elevates 3 traditional rulers
The Rivers Government has elevated two traditional rulers in the state to first class and another one to second class chieftaincy. The elevation is contained in a government special announcement signed by the Rivers Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr…
Buhari receives captured Boko Haram flag in Abuja
President Muhammadu Buhari has received the captured Boko Haram flag from the Nigerian Army on Friday night in Abuja.
Dino Melaye’s constituents lament neglect
Constituents of Kogi West Senatorial district are currently lamenting neglect under the representation of Senator Dino Melaye at the Upper legislative house.
Buhari removes Magu as EFCC acting chairman
President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly sacked acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu.
1,240 suspected Boko Haram arrested in Sambisa raid
The Nigeria Army said it had arrested about 1,240 suspected Boko Haram terrorists during a mop-up operation by troops inside the Sambisa forest.
Ex-militants decry unpaid 5 months salary
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) on Wednesday called on the Federal Government to pay the backlog of stipends owed ex-militants.