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Brazilian returnee excretes 92 wraps of cocaine at Abuja Airport
A Brazilian returnee and father of two, Okolie Paulinus Nwabueze has been arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, for importing Ninety Two (92) wraps of cocaine, which he ingested and eventually excreted after days under observation in the Agency’s facility.
2023: Lalong visits Catholic Diocese of Shendam, seeks spiritual blessings
Musa Pam, Jos Plateau State Governor and Director General of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign of the All Progressive Congress (APC) ahead of the 2023 General Election, Barr. Simon Lalong has visited the Catholic Diocese of Shendam to seek spiritual blessings to help him succeed in his assignment. Lalong, who is also the Plateau Southern
2023: Kwankwaso denies stepping down for Atiku, Tinubu
Mr. Ladipo Johnson, the spokesperson of the Sen. Rabiu Kwankwaso Presidential Campaign organisation, has dispelled speculations that the candidate is considering backing other candidates. Johnson was reacting to speculations on social media that the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) presidential candidate, Kwankwaso, was considering stepping down for either the PDP presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku
ASUU: Students, SERAP want court to declare FG’s refusal to meet lecturers’ demands illegal
Francis Iwuchukwu The National Industrial Court sitting in Abuja, Nigeria, has been asked to declare as unlawful, the refusal by the Federal Government, to meet the demands of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), which has resulted in a prolonged strike action and consequently violated the students’ right to quality education. The
JUST IN: Queen’s coffin leaves Balmoral
First stage of Queen Elizabeth II’s final journey about to begin, with her coffin being driven from Balmoral to Edinburgh. It’s the start of the Queen’s final journey, which will culminate with the state funeral on September 19. More details later…
Psychiatrist: 60m Nigerians battling mental illnesses
President, Association of Psychiatrists in Nigeria, Prof. Taiwo Obindo, says that more than 60 million Nigerians are suffering from mental illnesses. Obindo, the Chairman, Faculty of Psychiatry, West African College of Physicians, Nigeria Chapter, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. “Mental healthcare is in
Nigerian indicted, wanted for defrauding New York out of more than $30m
United States Attorney, Jacqueline C. Romero has announced that a Nigerian, Chidozie Collins Obasi, 29, was charged by indictment with one count of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, six counts of mail fraud, and 16 counts of wire fraud, all stemming from a complicated, evolving fraud scheme that defrauded New York State
Crowds expected to line route as Queen’s coffin moves to Edinburgh
The Queen’s coffin will make the six-hour journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh later Sunday, with thousands of people are expected to line the route as the late monarch’s body is driven to the Palace of Holyroodhouse Tributes continue to pour in after Charles III was proclaimed king at an elaborate ceremony in London on
Russian forces retreat as Ukraine takes key towns
Russian forces have withdrawn from key eastern towns, as a rapid Ukrainian counter-attack makes further gains. Ukrainian officials said troops entered Kupiansk, a vital eastern supply hub for Russian forces, on Saturday, reports the BBC. Russia’s defence ministry then said its troops have retreated from nearby Izyum to allow them “to regroup”. The ministry
Swiatek defeats Jabeur to clinch US Open crown
World number one Iga Swiatek capped a dominant season by beating Tunisian fifth seed Ons Jabeur at the US Open to win her second major title of 2022. Poland’s Swiatek, 21, won 6-2 7-6 (7-5) to secure the season’s final Grand Slam trophy on the New York hard courts, reports the BBC. Going into
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