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Year: 2023

Ex-President Buhari, stakeholders brainstorm over drug abuse in Katsina

The political activist further said that all the horrifying figures and information were despite the efforts of the NDLEA. Dr Muhammad Usman-Bugaje, a prominent political activist, says Katsina State is in a dangerous situation over the rampant cases of drug abuse in the state. Usman-Bugaje stated this on Sunday during a dialogue with stakeholders on…

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Security operatives rescue 21 kidnap victims, 48 hours after abduction

Bello, who commended the security operatives for their rapid and effective response, emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and security within Kogi. Security operatives in Kogi have rescued 21 kidnap victims, 48 hours after their abduction on Thursday along Ajaokuta – Itobe road in the state. Gov Yahaya Bello, who lauded the efforts of the…

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NDLEA arrests Qatar-based businessman, others over drug trafficking

The NDLEA also arrested one Uchegbu Obi at the airport following the seizure of 72,000 pills of tramadol from him. NDLEA arrested a Qatar-based businessman, Agu Amobi, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, on Saturday as he was travelling to Doha with 1.3kg of Indian hemp concealed in a bag of foodstuffs. Its spokesman,…

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Refinery: Don’t expect immediate fuel price crash, experts tell Nigerians

Another oil and gas expert who preferred to remain anonymous said it was obvious that some people in the oil and gas sector were engaged in an act of sabotage. Some Oil and Gas Experts have said that the coming upstream of both Port Harcourt and Dangote refineries may lead to some marginal reduction in…

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Buhari’s minister faces EFCC investigators Wednesday over ₦37bn fraud

The former minister was summoned to appear before EFCC interrogators to explain her involvement in the alleged ₦37bn laundered under her watch. The former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and Social Development, Sadiya Umar-Farouq, has been invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in connection with an ongoing probe into an alleged…

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We’re not owing civil servants December salary – FG

The Federal Government, however, said civil servants will receive their wage award as soon as possible. The Federal Government has debunked reports making the rounds, alleging that civil servants in its employ were yet to receive their December salaries. In the past week, the social media space has been awash with reports claiming that federal…

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$110m Fine: British American Tobacco expresses commitment to Nigerian laws

BAT Nigeria acknowledges the mentioned monitorship and awareness campaigns and has cooperated fully with the FCCPC’s appointed service providers The British American Tobacco (BAT) says it remains committed to operating in compliance with Nigerian laws. Mrs Odiri Erewa-Meggison, the External Affairs Director, British American Tobacco West and Central Africa, said this in a statement on…

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Katsina Gov approves 36 new appointments

Kaula added that the governor also approved the appointment of three Senior Special Assistants (SSA) and a Special Assistant (SA). Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has approved the appointment of 36 persons to lead and manage various government offices and positions in his government. Malam Ibrahim Kaula, the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the…

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Hisbah wages war against street begging, immorality in Katsina

The Hisbah Commander also appealed to residents to always expose places in their communities, where immoralities are committed. Katsina State Hisbah Board has reiterated its commitment towards stopping street begging across the 34 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. Dr Aminu Usman (Abu-Ammar), the Hisbah Commander General of the board in Katsina, disclosed this…

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Senate approves FG’s 2022-2024 external borrowing plan

The approval followed the consideration of President Tinubu’s request in a letter addressed to the President of the Senate, Akpabio and read at plenary. The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request on the 2022-2024 external borrowing rolling plan of 7.4 billion dollars and 100 million euros. This followed the adoption of the report of…

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