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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted no fewer than 66 parcels of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis, packaged as green tea at the import shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. The 62.20 kg Loud…
As a move to actualize the urban modernization drive of the present administration across the state, the Yobe State governor Hon Mai Mala Buni has approved the remodeling of the city’s four major roundabouts with Damaturu the state capital. A statement issued by the Focal…
The College of Medical Sciences at the Yobe State University and its Teaching Hospital have secured full accreditation from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) marking a crucial step and achievements towards the state’s ambition to become a leading destination…
Italy coach Luciano Spalletti has said that Monday’s World Cup qualifier against Moldova would be his last. Spalletti had come in for criticism after the Italian side lost 3-0 to Norway in their opening World Cup qualifying match last week. “We spoke with the president of the…
The Yobe State Commissioner for Works, Engr. Umaru Wakil, has described Governor Mai Mala Buni’s unwavering investment in road and infrastructure development as a catalyst for economic prosperity and social transformation across the state. Engr. Wakil made this known when he…
The Yobe State governor, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, has extended warm Eid-el-Kabir greetings to Muslims across the state and beyond, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to enhancing security, agriculture, and infrastructure. Buni had in a Sallah message issued by the…
Thomas Tuchel slammed England’s attitude and accused them of a lack of “seriousness” during Saturday’s lacklustre 1-0 win against minnows Andorra. Tuchel’s side were booed at the final whistle in Barcelona after Harry Kane’s 50th minute tap-in saved England from a humiliating…
Ex-Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal, has hit out at the Premier League club’s recruitment in a scathing attack. Van Gaal was appointed at Old Trafford in the summer of 2014, after 10 months of David Moyes at the club. The Dutchman spent two years in charge of the Red…
The NaijaCookWise campaign, powered by SustyVibes, has convened a landmark stakeholder dialogue to advance clean cooking solutions. According to the firm, the pivotal gathering brought together government officials, NGOs, manufacturers, community leaders, innovators, and…
Five Nigerian companies have successfully raised N108 billion through commercial paper issuances to bolster their working capital. This move is part of a broader trend of companies leveraging short-term debt instruments to meet their liquidity needs and drive business growth.…
Some business owners in the Federal capital Territory (FCT) have expressed concern over low patronage, despite the holidays and Sallah celebrations. The business owners told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday that they had anticipated increased sales and made efforts…
Foreign exchange inflows into Nigeria surged by 62 per cent month-on-month (m/m) to $5.96 billion in May, as the naira appreciated further to N1,551/$ on the back of increased investor confidence and strong domestic participation in the forex market. Data from FMDQ Exchange…
I still remember the evening I first heard the term “Japa.” It came in the form of a meme—“If you’re seeing this, pack your bags”—plastered over an image of a dusty road disappearing into a golden horizon. The joke wasn’t just funny—it was painfully accurate. “Japa,” a Yoruba…
With Nigeria home to the highest number of people living with sickle cell disease (SCD) globally, health experts have called for curative therapies such as gene therapy and bone marrow transplants as viable solutions for millions suffering from the condition. Speaking at the…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reconsider his appointment of some alleged members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). SERAP also urged President Tinubu to…
STAY HYDRATED Often, we crave soda because we’re actually thirsty. Keep a water bottle with you and stay hydrated throughout the day. SET GOALS OVER TIME If you’re trying to reduce the amount of soda that you drink, you can try to slowly reduce or limit the amount you drink…
In a season when genuine statesmanship is regrettably in short supply, Professor Jibril Aminu’s death at the age of 85 marks the closing chapter of a unique era of Nigerian public service, one characterised by deep intellect, humility in leadership, and an unflinching…
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in charge of security in Plateau, Bauchi and part of Southern Kaduna State have recorded several successes in the months of April and May with troops neutralising bandits, recovering arms and arresting notorious gun runners in Plateau and…
