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NDLEA intercepts 230,600 Tramadol tablets, arrests 106 suspects in Kano
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano State Command, said it has intercepted 230,600 tablets of Tramadol and arrested 106 suspects in the state. Its Commander, Mr Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) on Saturday in Kano. Idris-Ahmad said, “The command between June 10 and June 13, in its operation ahead of Eid-el Kabir celebration, intercepted 230,600 Tramadol tablets along Zaria-Kano road. “The operations, mandated by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the Agency, retired Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba-Marwa, in curbing the menace of drug abuse in Nigeria, resulted in the arrest” He disclosed that the agency
CAS inaugurates runway lights, airfield facilities, other projects in Kaduna
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar has inaugurated runway lights, airfield facilities and other projects at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base, Kaduna. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the other projects, which was inaugurated on Friday includes: Base Defence Coordination Centre and, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Workshop. Others were renovated airmen accommodation blocks and installation of an Instrument Landing System ILS) at the Kaduna Military Airfield. NAN reports that the Air Chief also inspected ongoing projects at the base. Abubakar said the projects marked the culmination of relentless dedication, unwavering commitment, and tireless efforts
FRSC deploys 1,536 personnel for hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir in Kano
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Command in Kano State has deployed 1,536 personnel to ensure a hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration in the state. The State FRSC Sector Commander, Ibrahim Abdullahi, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on Friday in Kano. Abdullahi stated that the command would do everything to ensure the free flow of traffic at critical road junctions. He noted that five ambulances, 30 patrol vehicles, one heavy-duty towing truck, and other operational equipment had been deployed on major routes and highways to facilitate smooth operations. Abdullahi added that the deployed personnel include 1,300 regular marshals and 236 special marshals
Otti’s wife launches 2024 maternal, newborn, child health week
The Wife of Abia Governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti, on Friday, formally launched the first round of the 2024 maternal, newborn and child health week in the state. In a speech at the event in Umuahia, organised by the Abia State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ASPHDA), in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Otti said that the programme held great health prospects for women and children in the state. The governor’s wife, represented by the Wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs Adaeze Emetu, said that the programme would help to strengthen initiatives focused on improving the health of women and children. She
Suspense as employers, workers await transmission of new Minimum Wage Bill to NASS
As Nigerians wait for the transmission of a new National Minimum Wage Bill to the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, employers and workers across the country are holding their breath…
Why internet fraud by youngsters is thriving despite crackdown by EFCC
The rising number of Nigerian youths engaged in the Advance Fee Fraud popularly known as ‘Yahoo Yahoo’ is, no doubt, worrisome.
Kaduna ex-Commissioners dismiss N423b theft allegation against El-Rufai
Former members of the Kaduna State Executive Council (2015 – 2023) have said there is no iota of truth in the alleged N423 billion money laundering allegation against former governor of the state, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai.
2024 Hajj: Over two million pilgrims assemble on Arafah
Today, the ninth day of the month of Dhul-Hijja in Luna Calendar, Muslims across the globe have converged on the sacred ground, Arafah, to seek spiritual rebirth.
Troops neutralise six bandits in Kaduna community
The Kaduna State Coordinating Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, has disclosed that “in another victory for the security forces against bandits and terrorists in Kaduna State, troops neutralised a total of six terrorist elements during a strong round of clearance operations in Birnin Gwari Local Council.
Presidency seeks Public-Private Partnership to drive economic growth
The Presidency yesterday called for a more robust collaboration between the government and business leaders to propel Nigeria’s economic aspirations.
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