The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant strides in its efforts to combat drug trafficking in Nigeria. Recent operations have resulted in several arrests and seizures. Reportedly, a 24 year old Thai Woman Ms. Pattaphi Wimonnat was Arrested at Lagos Airport in an attempt to smuggle 43 parcels of Canadian Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis, into …

A Southern California family is grieving the tragic loss of their 13-year-old son, Nnamdi Ohaeri Jr., who they believe died after participating in a dangerous social media challenge. The challenge, which involves attempting to make oneself pass out, has been linked to several child deaths and has sparked widespread criticism. Nnamdi, known as “Deuce” to his loved ones, was a …

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has partnered with the Benjamin Opllowojebutu Foundation (BOF) to improve healthcare infrastructure and expand access to quality medical care across Nigeria. This initiative is expected to have a significant impact, as BOF has already performed over 12,500 free surgeries across 18 states since its establishment in 2018. The donated equipment includes a dental …

Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to supporting local farmers through targeted interventions. This move aims to address Nigeria’s food security challenges by reducing production costs and providing essential support to farmers. During the steering committee meeting of the Presidential Food Systems Coordinating Unit (PFSCU) at the Presidential Villa, Shettima emphasized the importance of single-digit loans …

TETFUND’s Executive Secretary, Mr. Sonny Echono, has called on federal and state governments to grant full autonomy to universities. This call was made during a convocation lecture at Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, where Echono emphasized the importance of university autonomy in maintaining quality education and fostering academic growth. Echono argued that universities need autonomy to carry out their core mandates of …

President Bola Tinubu has flagged off the reconstruction and expansion of the Lagos-Ibadan dual carriageway, emphasizing the importance of road infrastructure for socio-economic development. The project includes the ongoing Lagos-Sagamu route in Lagos and Ogun, Phase Two. Tinubu, represented by Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, harped on the importance of road infrastructure for socio-economic development. He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment …

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, (NAFDAC), has made significant progress in its crackdown on illicit drug trade nationwide yesterday, said it had shut down over 11,000 shops in Aba, Onitsha, and Idumota drug markets. The agency has also arrested 40 individuals linked to the sale of unregistered and dangerous drugs. Reportedly, the Director-General, Prof. Mojisola …