3 h. ago Drug users need help not punishment, group tells African govts

By Zika Bobby A group, West Africa Drug Policy Network, has called on African governments to stop punishing drug users but instead reform them through a series of rehabilitation measures. The organisation said drug use should be treated primarily as a public health issue and not a criminal one, adding that putting persons in this […] The post Drug users need help not punishment, group tells African govts appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 h. ago Nigeria joins seven other countries to pioneer first malaria treatment for newborns

Nigeria is among eight African countries to pioneer the rollout of the world’s first malaria treatment designed specifically for newborns, read more Nigeria joins seven other countries to pioneer first malaria treatment for newborns

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4 h. ago Scaling Africa’s fintech to bridge financial inclusion gaps and boost SMEs

Introduction: Fintech as Africa’s Economic Equaliser Across the African continent, millions of people still lack access to basic financial services: read more Scaling Africa’s fintech to bridge financial inclusion gaps and boost SMEs

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9 h. ago “If You’re Sure I’m Father Of Your Son, Bring Him To Nigeria” – Cubana Chief Priest Tells Alleged Baby Mama

Nigerian celebrity barman Cubana Chief Priest has refuted rumors that he fathered a child with Kenyan social media personality Hellen Ati. In a conversation with content creator Peller, posted on Instagram on Sunday, the celebrity barman dismissed the allegations, pointing out that anyone who truly had a child with him would already be well-provided for. […] The post “If You’re Sure I’m Father Of Your Son, Bring Him To Nigeria” – Cubana Chief Priest Tells Alleged Baby Mama appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 h. ago NDLEA Arrests Mother, Son, Others In Nationwide Crackdown On Cannabis, Tramadol

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 52-year-old woman, Muyibat Mumuni, and her 25-year-old son, Faruk, in Mushin, Lagos, for allegedly storing and distributing a large consignment of cannabis. According to NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, operatives stormed Ladega Street on Wednesday, August 13, where they raided the suspects’ hideout and recovered 298 […] The post NDLEA Arrests Mother, Son, Others In Nationwide Crackdown On Cannabis, Tramadol appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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17 h. ago NDLEA arrests wanted drug kingpin in Delta, intercepts N7.8bn opioids in Rivers

By Godwin Tsa, Abuja After a three-year manhunt, a 36-year-old notorious drug kingpin, Sunday Ibigide, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) for drug trafficking offences. Ibigide was apprehended in Asaba, Delta State, while attempting to move 250 blocks of skunk weighing 138 kilograms in his distribution bus. A […] The post NDLEA arrests wanted drug kingpin in Delta, intercepts N7.8bn opioids in Rivers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago ‘Leave Tinubu Out Of Your EFCC Probe,’ APC Chieftain Tells Opposition 

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye has cautioned members of opposition parties against blackmailing President Bola Tinubu over their investigations by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye maintained that ongoing investigations by the anti-graft agency on some former […]

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21 h. ago CHAN Exit: Is Chelle the right coach to save Nigeria’s World Cup hopes?

Nigeria’s Super Eagles B suffered a humiliating early exit from the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), raising serious questions over read more CHAN Exit: Is Chelle the right coach to save Nigeria’s World Cup hopes?

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23 h. ago Notorious Drug Kingpin Arrested In Delta As NDLEA Intercepts N7.8bn Opioids In Rivers

Three years after launching a manhunt for him over drug trafficking offences, a notorious drug kingpin, 36-year-old Sunday Ibigide, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Asaba, Delta State, while attempting to move 250 blocks of skunk weighing 138 kilograms with his distribution bus. Ibigide came under searchlight […]

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24 h. ago Africa50 Secures $118m To Boost Green Projects Across Africa

Africa50, the pan-African infrastructure investor and asset manager, has announced the first close of the Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa Project Development Fund (AGIA-PD) at $118 million, in accelerating the delivery of green infrastructure across the continent. The fund aims to bring together public, commercial, and philanthropic capital to unlock early-stage investment for transformative, […]

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25 h. ago Violence in North central: Move from militarized interventions to deploying community

The Federal government has been called upon to shift from militarised interventions to deploying community-based approaches that build trust and read more Violence in North central: Move from militarized interventions to deploying community-based approaches – Experts tell FG

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25 h. ago Katsina Govt Dismisses Report On Stipends To Christian Clerics

The Katsina State government has dismissed a report claiming that the state has approved monthly stipends for Christian clerics in a bid to promote peace. The report, which cited a release purportedly signed by the secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Katsina State chapter, Dr Musa Daniel Danladi, alleged that Governor Dikko Umaru […]

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28 h. ago Prince Helloweens to tackle industry silence with new single

By Rita Okoye Nigerian artiste and creative architect, Prince Helloweens,  is preparing to challenge the culture of silence with his upcoming single, “London.” Set for release under his own label, Helloweens Music Records, and parent company, Destinations Flag Entertainment, the track is positioned as a global hip-hop anthem that confronts some of the African music […] The post Prince Helloweens to tackle industry silence with new single appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago How South East governors denied Ekwueme presidency – Idi Farouk

Says govt will do better if it listens well to critics By Agatha Emeadi Alhaji Idi Farouk is a northern politician and former Director-General of National Orientation Agency (NOA). He was deputy director general of Obasanjo Campaign in 2003. He had been a Permanent Secretary, Commissioner and Chairman of a local government in Kaduna State. […] The post How South East governors denied Ekwueme presidency – Idi Farouk appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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37 h. ago Soludo laments alleged brutality of govt official, as vote buying mars bye

The bye-election held in Onitsha North 1 and Anambra South Senatorial district on Saturday was marred by late arrival of read more Soludo laments alleged brutality of govt official, as vote buying mars bye-election in Anambra

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44 h. ago Forfeited 753 Houses: Federal Gov’t Denies Giving Sale Rights To Any Firm

The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development said it has not appointed or given rights to any company or consultant to coordinate the sale of the 753 houses seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) with links to the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Godwin Emefiele. The […]

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48 h. ago Appeal Court Upholds Judgment On 40 Gov’t Vehicles Retrieved From Matawalle

In June 2023, based on a complaint by the Zamfara State Government, the Zamfara Police raided the residence of Matawalle, seizing more than 40 official vehicles in his possession. The post Appeal Court Upholds Judgment On 40 Gov’t Vehicles Retrieved From Matawalle appeared first on Channels Television.

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52 h. ago Peter Prance on style, legacy, and the global rise of African fashion

In a fashion world where styles change overnight, Peter Prance, founder and creative director of P-Prance Klodin has carved out read more Peter Prance on style, legacy, and the global rise of African fashion

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52 h. ago IyeOgé: Blending AI and African luxury fashion for global stage

This September, the African luxury fashion market takes a historic leap with the launch of IyeOgé, the continent’s first AI-integrated read more IyeOgé: Blending AI and African luxury fashion for global stage

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52 h. ago Empowering Creativity: Meta AI tools bring African heritage to life in fashion

Meta, in partnership with Nigerian designer Ifeanyi Nwune’s I.N. Official, unveiled Transcendence — the first-ever AI-powered fashion collection — at read more Empowering Creativity: Meta AI tools bring African heritage to life in fashion

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