10 h. ago Why we plan public hearing on alleged substance abuse by Nigerian pilots —Buhari, Senate Committee on Aviation chair

Chairman, Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator AbdulFatai Buhari, has said the decision of the Senate to hold a public hearing on Thursday on the allegation of substance abuse against Nigerian pilots is based on the safety of lives and national interest. Buhari spoke at the weekend against the backdrop of the controversy stirred by the […]

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3 d. ago Alleged Forgery: Trial Of Abuja Lawyer, 1 Other Begins As Police Call First Witness

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, sitting in Apo, Abuja, on Thursday, commenced hearing in a case of alleged forgery and impersonation filed against Abuja-based lawyer, Victor Giwa, and one other defendant, Ibitade Bukola. The defendants were standing trial before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie on allegations of forging official documents and impersonating a Senior Advocate […]

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4 d. ago 45,853 arrested, 8.5m kilograms of drugs seized, 9,263 convicted in 30 months — NDLEA boss

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have been commended for sustaining the momentum in the fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking across the country over the past two and a half years of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

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6 d. ago Drug parties are illegal, NDLEA warns club owners, fun seekers

“any gathering organised for the purpose of consuming, distributing, or abusing illicit substances is an act of criminality

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6 d. ago Hearing In Ganduje’s Alleged Bribery, Misappropriation Case Stalled

Ganbduje and and his co-defendants are facing charges bordering on bribery, conspiracy, misappropriation, and diversion of public funds. The post Hearing In Ganduje’s Alleged Bribery, Misappropriation Case Stalled appeared first on Channels Television.

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6 d. ago Failure To File Applications Stalls Hearing Of Ganduje’s Case

The hearing in the ongoing case of alleged bribery and misappropriation of public funds involving former Kano State Governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, was on Monday stalled due to the failure of the defendants to file their pending applications before the Kano State High Court. The Kano State Government had filed an 11-count charge against […]

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7 d. ago Regina Daniels Flaunts New Mansion Amid Marital Crisis With Ned Nwoko

Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels, has posted a declaration of independence on social media, showcasing a newly acquired mansion. The news comes in the wake of a rift with her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, over allegations of domestic violence and substance abuse. In a post on her Instagram page on Sunday, the actress shared photos and […] The post Regina Daniels Flaunts New Mansion Amid Marital Crisis With Ned Nwoko appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Court to hear ₦850m Abuja market dispute Nov. 13 over alleged injunction violation

The Federal Capital Territory High Court in Maitama, Abuja, will hear an ₦850 million dispute involving the Apo Resettlement Market read more Court to hear ₦850m Abuja market dispute Nov. 13 over alleged injunction violation

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1 week ago NDLEA Unveils Online Portal For Drug Integrity Test, Visa Clearance Certificate

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has launched a digital platform that will make its drug integrity test and visa clearance processes seamless, more accessible and ultimately curb the scourge of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking in Nigeria. The portal was unveiled at a press conference to flag off the digitisation of the […]

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2 w. ago Orji Kalu declines retraction of Indian hemp claim against Nigerian pilots

Former governor of Abia State and member of Nigeria’s upper chamber, the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has said he is not considering a retraction of his statement alleging that some Nigerian pilots smoke Indian hemp. He made this known in a telephone conversation with Tribune Online when asked whether the statement was a slip. […]

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2 w. ago Pilots demand withdrawal of statement, apology from Senator Kalu

The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has condemned Senator Orji Uzor Kalu’s allegations that some Nigerian pilots smoke Indian hemp and operate aircraft while under the influence of drugs. NAAPE categorically refuted the claims, describing them as “baseless” and “malicious,” while demanding their withdrawal with a public apology. “We categorically and emphatically […]

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2 w. ago NCAA hits back at Orji Kalu over pilots’ substance abuse claim

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has responded to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu's allegations of inadequacies in

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2 w. ago NCAA debunks Orji Uzor Kalu’s claims of pilot substance abuse, emphasises safety protocols

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has addressed concerns raised by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu regarding the safety of pilots read more NCAA debunks Orji Uzor Kalu’s claims of pilot substance abuse, emphasises safety protocols

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2 w. ago NCAA Disagrees With Abia North Senator Over Claims Of Indian Hemp Smoking By Pilots

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has disagreed with Abia North Senator, Orji Uzor Kalu, over his allegations on the floor of the Senate that pilots and plane crews were involved in substance abuse while the Authority does not do proper checks. The NCAA director-general, Captain Chris Najomo, while reacting to the allegations, said “Contrary […]

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2 w. ago Senate Orders Probe On Aviation Safety, Demands New Runway In Abuja

The Senate directed its Committee on Aviation to engage all relevant stakeholders, including the NSIB. The post Senate Orders Probe On Aviation Safety, Demands New Runway In Abuja appeared first on Channels Television.

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3 w. ago $6bn Mambilla power fraud: Agunloye disregarded FEC directive in award of contract –Witness

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The trial of former Minister of Power and Steel, Olu Agunloye, continued yesterday, at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Apo, Abuja, with more revelations unfolding on the alleged $6 billion Mambilla Power Project contract scandal. During the hearing before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie, the third prosecution witness (PW3), Umar Hussein […] The post $6bn Mambilla power fraud: Agunloye disregarded FEC directive in award of contract –Witness appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Saraki, Gambari, Ihedioha, Dino, others pay tribute to Cornelius Adebayo

Daughter narrates father’s arrest encounter by Abacha From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja Dignitaries, comprising former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Ibrahim Gambari, Senators Dayo Adeyeye, Kareem Sunday, Dino Melaye, former Minister of Information, Frank Nweke Jr and Director General of National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mojisola […] The post Saraki, Gambari, Ihedioha, Dino, others pay tribute to Cornelius Adebayo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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