52 h. ago Experts Blame Weak Law Enforcement For Digital Rights Violation

A Digital Rights expert Friday Odeh has attributed weak enforcement of existing laws and limited public awareness to increase in digital rights violation of Nigerians. Odeh who is the Country Director of Accountability Lab Nigeria, disclosed this in Makurdi during a One-Day Digital Rights Roundtable Engagement for Civil Society Organizations,(CSOs) Government officials and the media […]

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59 h. ago Despite Nigeria’s huge housing deficit, over N9trn building projects abandoned —Experts

Tribune Online Despite Nigeria’s huge housing deficit, over N9trn building projects abandoned —Experts Despite the 22 million units of housing deficit in Nigeria, over N9 trillion worth of building projects are tied down in abandonment, experts in the built environment have said. Some of these projects lying wasting across the states of the federation, experts said, were mostly abandoned housing projects initiated by the federal government’s ministries, departments […] Despite Nigeria’s huge housing deficit, over N9trn building projects abandoned —Experts Tribune Online

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60 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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68 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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2 d. 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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6 d. ago Tinubu directs TETFund to take over completion of abandoned National Library HQ

Tribune Online Tinubu directs TETFund to take over completion of abandoned National Library HQ ..construction work resumes on site June – Minister President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to take over the completion of the National Library of Nigeria headquarters building project, which has been abandoned for nearly two decades. Minister of Education, Dr Morufu Olatunji Alausa, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday, […] Tinubu directs TETFund to take over completion of abandoned National Library HQ Tribune Online

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9 d. ago NDLEA Intercepts Indian Lady With 72 Parcels Of Heroin In Chocolate Wraps 

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has intercepted a 42-year-old Indian lady, Ms. Neetu Neetu at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, MAKIA, Kano, with 72 parcels of heroin factory sealed in wafer wraps and packaged as chocolates. The class A drug consignment weighing a total of 11 kilograms was recovered from Neetu’s luggage […]

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9 d. ago You need periodic drug test – Senator Natasha replies Karimi

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has fired back at her colleague from Kogi West Senator Sunday Karimi, calling for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to conduct periodic drug tests on senators. This comes after Karimi criticised Natasha’s behaviour, describing recent events in the Senate as a “total mess and an embarrassment”. Recall Senator Sunday Karimi […] The post You need periodic drug test – Senator Natasha replies Karimi appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago NDLEA arrests Indian lady with 72 parcels of heroin in chocolate at Kano airport

From Godwin Tsa Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested a 42-year-old Indian lady, Ms. Neetu Neetu at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, with 72 parcels of heroin factory sealed in wafer wraps and packaged as chocolates. The class A drug consignment weighing a total of 11 kilograms was […] The post NDLEA arrests Indian lady with 72 parcels of heroin in chocolate at Kano airport appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NDLEA arrests Indian lady with 72 parcels of heroin in chocolate wraps

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 42-year-old Indian lady, Ms. Neetu Neetu, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, with 72 parcels of heroin factory-sealed in wafer wraps and packaged as chocolates. The class A drug consignment, weighing a total of 11 kilograms, was recovered […] The post NDLEA arrests Indian lady with 72 parcels of heroin in chocolate wraps appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago NDLEA Nabs Indian Lady With 72 Parcels Of Heroin In Chocolate Wraps

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a 42-year-old Indian lady, Ms. Neetu Neetu at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano with 72 parcels of heroin factory sealed in wafer wraps and packaged as chocolates. The class A drug consignment weighing a total of 11 kilograms was recovered from Neetu’s luggage after […]

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1 week ago NDLEA arrests Indian woman with 72 parcels of heroin packaged as chocolate

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has intercepted a 42-year-old Indian woman, Ms. Neetu Neetu, at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, with 72 parcels of heroin concealed in wafer wraps and packaged as chocolates. According to a statement issued by the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Sunday, Read More

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1 week ago EndbadGovernanceProtest: CSOs seek comprehensive information about protesters still in detention

Tribune Online EndbadGovernanceProtest: CSOs seek comprehensive information about protesters still in detention Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called on law enforcement agencies to provide comprehensive information about the well-being of protesters and those still facing charges in court. EndbadGovernanceProtest: CSOs seek comprehensive information about protesters still in detention Tribune Online

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1 week ago Kidnapper Confesses To Crime As Edo Govt Demolishes Building

The Edo State Government has demolished the property of a suspected kidnapper, Oboh Odianosen, in the Edo Central Senatorial district after he confessed to collecting an N800,000 share from an N5 million ransom. The state’s Task Force against Kidnapping carried out the demolition on Wednesday following Odianosen’s arrest and admission of involvement in the crime. […]

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2 w. ago FCT CP lauds donation of health equipment for officers’ well

From Adanna Nnamani, Abuja The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has applauded the recent donation of essential medical equipment aimed at improving the health and well-being of its officers. This initiative, facilitated by Sharegiving Sun Health Care Limited is aimed at addressing common health concerns often encountered by those in law enforcement. The donated equipment […] The post FCT CP lauds donation of health equipment for officers’ well-being appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago No Going Back On Demolition Of Shanties Around Schools – Oyo Govt

The Oyo State government has threatened to redouble its efforts to demolish illegal structures around schools. The Chairperson of the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority, OYRLEA, Hon. Justice Aderonke Aderemi (rtd.) stated this during an inspection of the Jemibewon area of Sabo in Ibadan, Oyo State. She reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to […]

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2 w. ago NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Wrapped In Shoes, Prayer Beads Bound For Holy Land

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted cocaine concealed in prayer beads and locally made shoes. It was gathered that two suspects were arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja Lagos State while attempting to smuggle the illicit substances into Holy Land. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that one of the arrested individuals, […] The post NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Wrapped In Shoes, Prayer Beads Bound For Holy Land appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Oyo govt insists on demolishing illegal structures near schools

From Taiwo Oluwadare, Ibadan The Oyo State government has reiterated its commitment to demolishing illegal structures around schools across the state, emphasising that there will be no reversal of this decision. This assertion was made by the Chairperson of the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority (OYRLEA), Hon. Justice Aderonke Aderemi (Rtd.), during an […] The post Oyo govt insists on demolishing illegal structures near schools appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: NDLEA intercepts cocaine, opioid shipments meant for US, Saudi Arabia, Italy, Poland

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted multiple illicit drug consignments bound for the United States, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Italy, and the United Arab Emirates. The drugs, including cocaine, tramadol, loud, and molly, were concealed in various items such as prayer beads, board game packs, and female clothing. This was made known in a Read More

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2 w. ago Oyo insists on demolition of illegal structures near schools

The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to demolishing illegal structures around schools across the state, insisting that there will be no reversal of its stance. This declaration was made by the Chairperson of the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority, Justice Aderonke Aderemi (retd.), during an inspection tour of the Jemibewon Area Read More

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