70 m. ago DSS Intercepts Medical Doctor Allegedly Supplying Drugs To Kwara Kidnapping Syndicates

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a medical doctor suspected of transporting medical supplies from Sokoto to kidnapping gangs operating across parts of Kwara State. Security officials confirmed that the suspect was intercepted in the Jebba axis following actionable intelligence tracking the movements of kidnappers and their couriers. According to the DSS, the […] The post DSS Intercepts Medical Doctor Allegedly Supplying Drugs To Kwara Kidnapping Syndicates appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Nigeria must keep critical health workers to curb medical tourism — NMA President

NMA President calls for Nigeria to retain health workers with better welfare packages to reduce medical tourism and improve the nation’s health indices. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-must-keep-critical-health-workers-to-curb-medical-tourism-nma-president/

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3 h. ago Enforce distribution guideline to tackle fake medicines, pharmaceutical group urges govt

A Nigerian pharmaceutical group urges the government to enforce drug distribution guidelines to combat the circulation of fake medicines and protect public Read More: https://punchng.com/enforce-distribution-guideline-to-tackle-fake-medicines-pharmaceutical-group-urges-govt/

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3 h. ago 2,000 Tertiary Institutions’ Workers Get N3.7bn Federal Government Support Fund

The Federal Government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has confirmed the successful disbursement of N3.7 billion to an estimated 2,000 beneficiaries under the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF). The TISSF, an initiative under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, provides essential financial support to the dedicated men and women who sustain the nation’s […]

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7 h. ago Doctor arrested over supplying of drugs to kidnappers in Kwara

A medical doctor has been arrested by the DSS in Kwara State for allegedly transporting medical supplies from Sokoto to suspected kidnapping gangs. Read More: https://punchng.com/doctor-arrested-over-supplying-of-drugs-to-kidnappers-in-kwara/

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7 h. ago Umo Eno approves N1.6bn transport rebate for 33,461 job applicants after CBT

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the disbursement of ₦50,000 each to 33,461 applicants who participated in the just-concluded Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the state’s civil service recruitment, a palliative gesture amounting to over ₦1.6 billion.

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8 h. ago Tax Act reveals penalties up to N10,000,000, 10 years jail term, amidst others

The days of treating tax non-compliance as a purely administrative matter are over, as Nigeria’s new tax legislation introduces a read more Tax Act reveals penalties up to N10,000,000, 10 years jail term, amidst others

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10 h. ago Akwa Ibom Approves ₦1.6bn Transport Allowance For 33,000 Applicants

Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the release of ₦50,000 each as transport allowance to 33,461 applicants who participated in the just-concluded Computer-Based Test (CBT) for civil service recruitment, a gesture amounting to over ₦1.6 billion. The governor announced the approval on Thursday following a briefing by the Commissioner for Science and […]

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11 h. ago Medical Doctor Suspected With Links To Kwara Kidnapping Rings Arrested

Security operatives have reportedly arrested a medical doctor who was allegedly transporting drugs from Sokoto to kidnappers in parts of Kwara State. LEADERSHIP gathered that the doctor was intercepted in Jebba, Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State following intelligence reports about the activities of the kidnappers and their couriers. It was learnt that the […]

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11 h. ago A’Ibom approves N1.6bn transport allowance for CBT applicants

Akwa Ibom State Governor Umo Eno approves a N1.6bn transport allowance for CBT applicants. Discover how 33,461 candidates will receive N50,000 each. Read More: https://punchng.com/aibom-approves-n1-6bn-transport-allowance-for-cbt-applicants/

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11 h. ago Chidex FC, Medical Strikers Cruise Into Montage Football Tourney Final

Chidex FC from Bwari and Medical Strikers from Gwagwalada have secured their places in the final of the ongoing Montage Football Tournament in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. Chidex FC triumphed over Gum FC of AMAC with a 3-1 victory in their semi-final match on Wednesday. They will now face Medical Strikers of Gwagwalada, who beat […]

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12 h. ago Groups tackle Senator Fadahunsi over call to remove NSA Ribadu

"His appointment was due to his pedigree and global network outreach as he commands respect....

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13 h. ago [EXPLAINER] 2026 Hajj: NAHCON releases 15 key rules pilgrims must note

Nigeria’s Hajj Commission (NAHCON) has issued 15 key 2026 Hajj rules for pilgrims, covering flights, medical checks, and group movements. Learn more now. Read More: https://punchng.com/explainer-2026-hajj-nahcon-releases-15-key-rules-pilgrims-must-note/

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13 h. ago Tinubu’s support group unveils initiative to strengthen grassroots engagement

The convener of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) Ideological Group, Hon. Bamidele Atoyebi, has launched a renewed outreach campaign aimed at

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14 h. ago 2026 Hajj: NAHCON unveils guidelines on flights, medicals, others

NAHCON has issued new 2026 Hajj guidelines covering flights, medical fitness, and pilgrim grouping. Learn about the strict rules for Nigerian pilgrims. Read More: https://punchng.com/2026-hajj-nahcon-unveils-guidelines-on-flights-medicals-others/

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14 h. ago DBN stimulates youth entrepreneurship with N151bn as Kaduna innovation hub starts

The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has announced a major shift in its innovation agenda, saying it has funded 260,000 read more DBN stimulates youth entrepreneurship with N151bn as Kaduna innovation hub starts

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19 h. ago Foundation trains Kaduna women in sack farming, vocational skills

Discover how a foundation’s project for women empowerment in Kaduna is training 1,000 women in sack farming and vocational skills to boost household income Read More: https://punchng.com/foundation-trains-kaduna-women-in-sack-farming-vocational-skills/

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24 h. ago DBN unveils Kaduna innovation hub, highlights N151bn support for 260,000 youth

The Development Bank of Nigeria (DBN) has announced a major shift in its innovation agenda with the revelation that it read more DBN unveils Kaduna innovation hub, highlights N151bn support for 260,000 youth-led MSMEs

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25 h. ago NDDC MD earns presidential award for infrastructure, sustainable growth

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Sunday confer the Distinguished Award for Excellence in Infrastructure Delivery and Sustainable Regional Growth read more NDDC MD earns presidential award for infrastructure, sustainable growth

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28 h. ago FG begins first tranche of TVET payments to over 42,000 students

"The first phase of disbursements ensures that the training ecosystem is fully supported and that students can focus...

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