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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted several consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothing. This was disclosed in a statement by Femi Babafemi, Director of Media and Advocacy of the agency. He said the interceptions were made by NDLEA operatives at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to hold a mock accreditation exercise in Anambra State to test the upgraded Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) ahead of the November governorship election. According to a statement by Victoria Eta-Messi, Director of Voter Education and Publicity, the exercise will take place on Saturday, October 25,
The Federal Government has clarified that Mathematics remains a compulsory subject for all candidates sitting for the Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), despite the recent review of the admission policy for tertiary institutions. The clarification follows widespread debate over an earlier statement from the Federal Ministry of Education, which indicated that arts students no longer
In September 1887, Harry Johnston, Acting Consul of the Oil Rivers Protectorate (Niger Delta) procured the arrest in the wharfs of the Niger Delta of King Jaja of Opobo on the rather dubious charge of “obstruction of trade”. He accused King Jaja of violating a trade treaty with the British, which did not, however, have
The Senate has confirmed Joash Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Amupitan’s confirmation followed an extensive screening session that lasted over two hours on the floor of the Senate on Thursday. During the exercise, lawmakers questioned him on his plans to restore public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral process and
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has clarified that no inmate approved for clemency under President Bola Tinubu’s recent exercise of the prerogative of mercy has been released from custody. The clarification comes amid public debate following the announcement of the President’s approval of clemency for selected inmates across
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has called on the Federal Government to withdraw and thoroughly review the list of individuals recently granted presidential pardon by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. In a press statement made available to journalists, Falana said the review was necessary in the interest of justice, transparency,
A member of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has expressed deep shock and disappointment over the defection of Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking with journalists on Tuesday, Chief George described the governor’s move as unexpected and regrettable, particularly at
The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to allocate the forfeited Abuja estate linked to former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele, to low- and middle-income earners, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and other vulnerable groups. This followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Jafaru Gambo Leko on the “Need for Transparent and
WIKE FAULTS PETER OBI OVER COMMENTS ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN ABUJA
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his recent comments on the condition of public schools in Abuja. Obi, during a visit to LEA Primary School in Kapwa, described the state of public schools in the FCT as a national disgrace and