8 h. ago SERAP To NASS: Reject Bill Seeking To Jail Citizens Who Fail To Vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked the National Assembly to reject a proposed bill that aims to impose a six-month jail term or a fine of N100,000 on any Nigerian of voting age who fails to participate in national and state elections. SERAP, which made the demand in an open letter addressed […]

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10 h. ago NDLEA arrests bizmen, destroys 13,198 kilograms of skunk in Edo forests

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have apprehended a Lekki-based businessman, Arokodare Damil Ebenezer, the proprietor of Damillionz Takeout, in connection with the shipment of 60 parcels of Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, from the United States to Nigeria. The 43-year-old was arrested at Bay Lounge on Admiralty Way, Lekki, Lagos, on Read More

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18 h. ago Lagos, Italy Based Businessmen Arrested over Illicit Drug Shipments To Nigeria, Europe

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Lekki-based businessman and proprietor of Damillionz Takeout, Arokodare Damil Ebenezer, in connection with the shipment of 60 parcels of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis, from the United States of America to Nigeria. The 43-year-old businessman was arrested at Bay Lounge, Admiralty Way, […]

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20 h. ago NDLEA Arrests Italy Based, Lekki Businessmen Over Drug Shipments To Nigeria

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested Arokodare Damil Ebenezer, a Lekki-based businessman and proprietor of Damillionz Takeout, over his alleged involvement in trafficking illicit drugs. According to NDLEA, the suspect was linked to the shipment of 60 parcels of loud, a potent strain of cannabis, from the United States to Nigeria. The […] The post NDLEA Arrests Italy Based, Lekki Businessmen Over Drug Shipments To Nigeria appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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20 h. ago SERAP Threatens To Sue National Assembly Over Bill To Jail Nigerians Six Months For Failing To Vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has demanded the immediate withdrawal of a proposed bill that seeks to punish Nigerians who fail to vote in national and state elections. The bill, currently before the National Assembly, proposes a six-month jail term, a fine of ₦100,000, or both for eligible voters who abstain from elections. […] The post SERAP Threatens To Sue National Assembly Over Bill To Jail Nigerians Six Months For Failing To Vote appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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23 h. ago SERAP demands withdrawal of bill proposing jail for Nigerians who don’t vote

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and House of Representatives Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, to immediately withdraw a bill seeking to impose a six-month jail term or a fine of ₦100,000—or both—on eligible Nigerians who fail to vote in national and state elections. In a letter dated March 29, Read More

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28 h. ago Illegal drug market sprouts where NAFDAC burnt N4.7bn banned products in Aluu dumpsite near PH

…Public health at risk When the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) made a burnfire at read more Illegal drug market sprouts where NAFDAC burnt N4.7bn banned products in Aluu dumpsite near PH

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43 h. ago NNPC, SNEPCO donate vehicles, ambulance to boost security, healthcare in Lagos

Tribune Online NNPC, SNEPCO donate vehicles, ambulance to boost security, healthcare in Lagos The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Ltd (SNEPCo) have donated vehicles, including a specialised ambulance, in support of security and health services in Lagos State. The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) received two vehicles, while an intensive care unit ambulance was given to the Federal Medical Centre, Ebute Metta. NNPC, SNEPCO donate vehicles, ambulance to boost security, healthcare in Lagos Tribune Online

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64 h. ago Adeleke promises vehicles, gadgets to boost Amotekun’s operations

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said Amotekun Corps in the state would soon get operational equipment, motorcycles, and vehicles to enable operatives to perform optimally. The assurance came after the chairman, Osun State Security Network Agency (Amotekun Corps), Assistant Inspector General of Police, Wale Abbas (retd.), had placed the demands of the command which Read More

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69 h. ago Police foil bandit attack in Zamfara, kill ‘notorious kingpin’

Four civilian protection guard members, two hunters, and a policeman were killed by bandits in Zamfara in a fierce battle between the bandits and the security personnel. Several bandits were also said to have been killed during the clash, which occurred in the early hours of today, Friday. Two hunters who were seriously wounded are Read More

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2 d. ago Bandits kill Police officer, community guards, two others in Zamfara

Tribune Online Bandits kill Police officer, community guards, two others in Zamfara Tribune Online gathered that many armed bandits were also killed, including the bandit kingpin Dan Isufu, during the encounter. Bandits kill Police officer, community guards, two others in Zamfara Tribune Online

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2 d. ago UPDATED: Real Madrid coach Ancelotti to face trial for alleged tax fraud

Real Madrid’s legendary coach Carlo Ancelotti will go on trial next week for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain’s tax office, the Madrid court which will hear the case said Friday. Prosecutors are seeking a jail term of four years and nine months for the 65-year-old Italian, accusing him of having cost Spain’s treasury Read More

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3 d. ago “Seven Hospitalised After Multiple Auto Crash In Lagos” – LASTMA

A multiple-vehicle accident occurred on Thursday along the Sabo-Itokin Expressway in Lagos, leaving seven passengers injured. The crash involved two commercial buses and a Lexus 330 Jeep. According to LASTMA, the driver of the Lexus Jeep attempted to overtake but lost control while trying to return to his lane upon sighting an oncoming truck. The […] The post “Seven Hospitalised After Multiple Auto Crash In Lagos” – LASTMA appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago NAF airstrikes decimate terrorist hideouts, kill scores in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force on Thursday said its fighter jets carried out airstrikes that killed several terrorists and destroyed their weapons, hideouts, and vehicles in Borno State. According to NAF, the operations, which targeted terrorist strongholds at Warawara (near Wajiroko) and Chinene in the Mandara Mountains, dealt a severe blow to insurgent activities in the Read More

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3 d. ago Adeboye Denounces AI Videos Linking Him To Drug, Scholarship Promotions

Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has distanced himself from AI-generated videos falsely associating him with drug promotions and scholarship offers. The deceptive videos circulating on social media have misled many by falsely linking the cleric to these claims. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, March 26, Adeboye denied […] The post Adeboye Denounces AI Videos Linking Him To Drug, Scholarship Promotions appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 d. ago Automakers worst hit as Trump unveils new tariff on foreign vehicles

Share prices of automakers slid Thursday after US President Donald Trump announced painful tariffs on imported vehicles and parts as he presses hardball trade policies many fear will spark a recession. In Tokyo, Toyota — the world’s top-selling carmaker — fell two percent, Honda shed 2.5 percent while Nissan was off 1.7 percent, while Mazda Read More

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3 d. ago NAF Destroys 4 Terrorists’ Gun Trucks, Kills Scores In Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has disclosed that its airstrikes conducted on terrorists’ strongholds at Warawara, near Wajiroko, and Chinene in the Mandara Mountains of Borno State destroyed four gun trucks, two Toyota Hilux vehicles and killed score of fighters. NAF, in a statement by its Deputy spokesman, Group Captain Kabiru Ali said the airstrikes […]

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4 d. ago Traders who protested against NAFDAC in Onitsha not our members — Ogbo

Tribune Online Traders who protested against NAFDAC in Onitsha not our members — Ogbo-Ogwu market leadership The market leadership maintained that those protesting against NAFDAC's sensitisation and enforcement exercise were not genuine traders of Ogbo-Ogwu Drug Market. Traders who protested against NAFDAC in Onitsha not our members — Ogbo-Ogwu market leadership Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Pandemonium in Abuja as Okada riders protest alleged killing by taskforce

Tribune Online Pandemonium in Abuja as Okada riders protest alleged killing by taskforce A violent clash occurred between commercial motorcyclists and the FCT taskforce near the EFAB bridge, on Wednesday stretching from Galadima to the Public Service Institute in Dutsen Alhaji along Kubwa Expressway in Abuja. The escalating pandemonium forced many vehicles to seek alternative routes and led to a partial closure of Kubwa Expressway around 11 a.m. […] Pandemonium in Abuja as Okada riders protest alleged killing by taskforce Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Only 37% drug resistance Tuberculosis cases treated in 2024 — FG

Tribune Online Only 37% drug resistance Tuberculosis cases treated in 2024 — FG The Federal Government has raised concerns as it revealed that only 37% of drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) cases in Nigeria received treatment in 2024 despite the estimated 9,400 cases of DR-TB in the country 2024. This low enrollment in DR-TB treatment has raised concerns about the ability of the country’s healthcare system to effectively manage and […] Only 37% drug resistance Tuberculosis cases treated in 2024 — FG Tribune Online

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