Apapa Command of the Nigeria Customs Service says it has uncovered and intercepted Cocaine weighing 25.5kg onboard a Brazilian ship MV San Anthonio. CSC Isah Sulaiman, spokesman of the command disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Lagos. According to Suleiman, the illicit drugs were packaged in 24 parcels and hidden in five bags found aboard the ship during customs intelligence led checks which resulted in the detention of the ship. Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba, Customs Area Controller for Apapa Port command, lauded the discovery which he described as a fallout of the robust synergy between the NCS and the…
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The National Association of Electronic Media Presenters of Nigeria (NAEMPON), Imo Chapter, has conferred an award of “Exceptional Public Service” on Gov. Hope Uzodinma for his avowed fight against drug abuse. The state Chairman of the group, Mr Jerry Osuji, presented the award to the governor in Owerri on Saturday. In a speech, Osuji said that the award was an acknowledgment of his unwavering commitment to combating narcotics and drug trafficking and securing a drug-free future for Imo youths and communities. “Under your leadership, the Imo Government has intensified awareness campaigns, collaborated with law enforcement agencies, and established rehabilitation centres to…
The World Bank Group, global partners and countries on Saturday announced continued progress toward the goal of delivering affordable and quality health services to 1.5 billion people by 2030. A statement by the World Bank Online Media Briefing Centre said 15 countries introduced National Health Compacts, outlining practical five-year reforms aimed to expand primary healthcare, improve affordability and support job-rich economic growth. The statement said that since the goal was set in April 2024, the Bank and partners had supported countries to provide quality and affordable care to 375 million people. It said work was underway with roughly 45 countries…
The Archbridge Care Foundation, a gospel-based foundation, has donated essential food items and quality fabrics to 100 widows in Angwan Makeri, Rantya Community in Jos. Dr Ololade Akinrmola, founder of the foundation, while donating items on Saturday in Jos, said the gesture was a means of bringing much-needed relief and hope to vulnerable households. Akinrmola said the donation was part of the foundation’s ongoing humanitarian initiatives aimed at supporting widows and indigent persons. According to her, the foundation, which is operational in 24 states of the federation, monthly picked a community in a state and fed and clothed at least 100 indigent persons apart from sharing the gospel with them. She reaffirmed the…
Concerned Nigerians in the Diaspora (UK) has issued a fresh warning to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to take immediate action regarding the growing controversy over the academic credentials of his Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The group, led by Abanikanda Olumoro, issued the statement early Thursday December 4, 2025 following recent media reports that London Metropolitan University had acknowledged a Freedom of Information (FOI) request seeking clarification on Tunji-Ojo’s academic history. According to a report titled “TUNJI-OJO: Credentials Controversy Deepens, as London Metropolitan University Receives FOI Petition on Tinubu’s Minister,” the university formally confirmed receiving a detailed FOI…
The Federal Government says no fewer than 10,326 Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases were reported between January and September 2025, with 2,444 survivors receiving care in recovery centres. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imam Suleiman-Ibrahim, made this known at the National Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TF-GBV). It was organised by ActionAid and other development partners on Friday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the dialogue was part of activities to mark the 2025 16 Days of Activism, with the theme: “UNiTE! End All Forms of Digital Violence against Women and Girls”. The minister was…
The National Online Safety Coalition has welcomed the House of Representatives’ passage of the Child Online Access Protection Bill (HB 244). Sponsored by Rep. Olumide Osoba, the bill passed Third Reading, aiming to curb online exploitation, enforce safety standards, and ensure accountability from technology companies. In a statement in Abuja on Friday, the coalition praised Speaker of House Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and the House Committee on Justice for their decisive leadership. Their actions demonstrate urgency and commitment to tackling the rising threats faced by children online,” the statement added, highlighting the House’s proactive approach. The Committee Stage report adopted by…
Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, a philanthropist, has committed more than N87.5 million to sponsor free surgeries for vulnerable patients suffering from hernia and hydrocele in Katsina State. A member of the Mangal Foundation’s Board of Trustees, Mr Hussaini Kabir, revealed this on Friday during a screening exercise for patients at the Katsina General Hospital. Kabir explained that the intervention was carried out quarterly. The board of trustees member added, “In the first quarter, the foundation supported about 400 patients, spending N28 million. “In the second quarter, 500 patients received treatment at a cost of N29.5 million. “For this last quarter of…
ActionAid has urged governments, civil society, the private sector, media, development partners, and community leaders to intensify efforts to prevent and respond to all forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Andrew Mamedu, Country Director of ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), made the call at the Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TF-GBV) held on Friday in Abuja. The dialogue, convened by the Development Partners Group on Gender (DPGG) in collaboration with other stakeholders, was part of activities marking the 2025 16 Days of Activism. Mamedu said, “Let us resource and advance the aspirations of the DPGG Gender Strategy and work together to build…
The Federal Government has reported that 10,326 cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) were recorded between January and September 2025, with 2,444 survivors receiving care in recovery centres. The disclosure was made by the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imam Suleiman-Ibrahim, during the National Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TF-GBV) held on Friday in Abuja. The event was organized by ActionAid and other development partners as part of activities marking the 2025 16 Days of Activism, themed: “UNiTE! End All Forms of Digital Violence against Women and Girls.” Represented by Dr Adanna Steinacker, Senior Special Assistant to the…