4 h. ago Sanusi calls for revival of indigenous values to combat drug abuse

Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, has called for the revival of indigenous values, knowledge systems, and traditional institutions read more Sanusi calls for revival of indigenous values to combat drug abuse

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10 h. ago Substandard building materials: FG should give SON more teeth to bite —Dr. Aladeloba

Dr Adesina Aladeloba, a fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Building, is the Dean, School of Environmental Studies, Yaba College of Technology, Lagos. In this interview with DAYO AYEYEMI, the renowned academic and professional spoke on the embarrassing issues of substandard steel/reinforcement bars and woods in the market, coupled with their implications on humans and […]

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12 h. ago Majeurs Holdings bags SON’s Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) certification

Majeurs Holdings Limited, a leading African furniture manufacturer specialising in high-quality furniture and interior design, has bagged the Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) Certification from the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON). The certification was presented to the company by the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) at a ceremony held at the Lagos Office of the […]

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13 h. ago Kano reaffirms ban on commercial motorcycle operators, orders strict enforcement

Kano State reasserts its ban on commercial motorcycles (Achaba) in metropolitan areas, ordering strict enforcement to curb crime and ensure public safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-reaffirms-ban-on-commercial-motorcycle-operators-orders-strict-enforcement/

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14 h. ago Monarch urges youth participation in sports to curb crime, terrorism

A traditional leader in Sokoto urges increased youth sports participation as a powerful tool to steer young people away from crime, terrorism, and idleness Read More: https://punchng.com/monarch-urges-youth-participation-in-sports-to-curb-crime-terrorism/

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15 h. ago Son of Mexican crime lord ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in US drug case

Joaquín Guzmán López, a son of infamous drug lord ‘El Chapo,’ pleaded guilty in Chicago to narcotics trafficking and continuing criminal enterprise charges Read More: https://punchng.com/son-of-mexican-crime-lord-el-chapo-pleads-guilty-in-us-drug-case/

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21 h. ago NAFDAC records over 30 new product registrations, sanctions 25 SMEs in Sokoto — Coordinator

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Sokoto State says it recorded significant progress in product registration over the past year, registering more than 30 new Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) products despite insecurity challenges that limited access to several local government areas.

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23 h. ago VIDEO: I pleaded for my Life, father recounts knife attack by son later diagnosed with Schizophrenia

A father shares his harrowing story of surviving a schizophrenia knife attack by his son, a crisis the family initially mistook for a demonic attack. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-i-pleaded-for-my-life-father-recounts-knife-attack-by-son-later-diagnosed-with-schizophrenia/

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28 h. ago VIDEO: Four pupils killed, several injured as truck loses control in Kogi

A grieving parent who lost his son accused the government of neglecting Egbolo for years and called for

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33 h. ago Mexican military kills fugitive drug trafficker wanted by US

Pedro Inzunza Coronel, a fugitive Mexican drug trafficker wanted by the US for trafficking fentanyl and cocaine, was killed by military forces in Sinaloa. Read More: https://punchng.com/mexican-military-kills-fugitive-drug-trafficker-wanted-by-us/

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42 h. ago NDLEA, lawmakers urge families to take the lead in the fight against drug abuse

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and advocates have urged Nigerian families to take the lead in

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48 h. ago Kaduna, national benchmark for drug prevention, treatment in Nigeria — UNODC

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has formally recognised Kaduna State as the national benchmark for drug prevention and

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51 h. ago NDLEA seizes 1,125 rounds of ammunition in Kaduna, busts Lagos cartel disguising drugs as Christmas cookies

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted and arrested a man with 1,125 rounds of 7.62mm read more NDLEA seizes 1,125 rounds of ammunition in Kaduna, busts Lagos cartel disguising drugs as Christmas cookies

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51 h. ago NDLEA intercepts illicit drugs hidden in cookies, teddy bears

Nigeria’s NDLEA has dismantled a drug syndicate in Lagos, seizing illicit drugs like Canadian Loud concealed in cookies, snacks, and teddy bears. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-intercepts-illicit-drugs-hidden-in-cookies-teddy-bears/

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53 h. ago NDLEA Uncovers Illicit Drugs Packaged As Christmas Cookies In Lagos

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered a social media network used to distribute illicit substances packaged as imported Christmas cookies and snacks in the Lekki area of Lagos. NDLEA operatives arrested two masterminds after a raid on their hideout, where the network was dismantled. Director Media and Advocacy of the […]

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53 h. ago UNODC hails Kaduna’s drug abuse prevention, treatment efforts

UNODC designates Kaduna State as Nigeria’s benchmark for drug abuse prevention and treatment, citing its effective reforms and integrated response. Read More: https://punchng.com/unodc-hails-kadunas-drug-abuse-prevention-treatment-efforts/

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57 h. ago K1 faces backlash as he uses stage performance to ‘claim’ son after 15 years

There was drama in Lagos on Thursday when Fuji legend K1 De Ultimate finally acknowledged his 15-year-old son with Nollywood actress Bisola Badmus. The emotional scene unfolded during K1’s live performance, when Malik Anifowoshe, aware that his father was the one performing, walked up to the stage to greet him.  At first, K1 did not […]

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59 h. ago How Insecurity Leaves Teachers, Parents, Pupils Uncertain of Their Fate

Across Nigeria, parents are being forced into impossible choices as insecurity keeps classrooms empty and replaces the familiar rhythm of the school run with fear, hesitation and constant calculation. The threat of kidnappings, armed attacks and violent crime has turned once-safe learning spaces into danger zones , particularly in northern states , leaving thousands of […]

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65 h. ago Niger: ‘Our children are still missing’ — Parents cry out over St Mary students’ abduction

Dimas Joseph Mauhuta, whose son Julius Dimas (JSS 2) was abducted, criticised the government for denying the scale of the incident.

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3 d. ago Airspace above and around Venezuela should be considered closed — Trump

The Trump administration has accused Maduro of involvement in drug trafficking, a claim the Venezuelan leader has...

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