As part of activities commemorating World Drug Day 2025, Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has called for stronger involvement of religious institutions, families, and civil society in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking. During a thanksgiving service held on Sunday at the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) in Abuja, NDLEA…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made significant seizures and arrests in a nationwide crackdown, including the recovery of more than one million pills of opioid-based drugs. In a statement released on Sunday, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi said officers intercepted 1,013,000 tablets of tramadol, diazepam and Exol-5 along the Bauchi-Darazo road on 16…
By Abubakar Yunusa A former Israeli intelligence officer and regional analyst has warned that Iran’s military nuclear programme has suffered a significant setback, but the path ahead remains fraught with uncertainty. Avi Melamed, who previously served as a senior adviser on Arab affairs to Jerusalem mayors, believes Iran now stands at a critical juncture—either escalate…
Nigeria’s anti-narcotics agency has arrested a 43-year-old woman at Lagos airport for attempting to traffic cocaine to India, as part of a broader clampdown on illegal drug activities across the country. The suspect, a self-described make-up artist, was apprehended by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at Murtala Muhammed International Airport on Monday, 16…
In a decisive move to address escalating violence against match officials, the Italian government has passed legislation granting referees the same legal protections afforded to police and other public servants. Sports Minister Andrea Abodi confirmed the development on Saturday, saying the change to Italy’s penal code would impose stricter penalties for aggression towards referees –…
Nigeria’s top health official has issued a renewed call for universal childhood immunisation, stressing that access to vaccines is a right every child should enjoy, regardless of their location or background. Dr Muyi Aina, Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), said on Sunday that immunisation remains one of the safest…
Students from St. John Vianney Science College in Anambra State have taken the top prize at the maiden UK-Nigeria Virtual Debate Championship, triumphing over international peers in a spirited display of intellect and eloquence. The competition, conducted virtually on Thursday, was a joint initiative between UK-based Debate Mate and the African educational organisation Bring-It-On Africa….
A revolutionary new HIV prevention drug, Yeztugo, is being celebrated as a potential game-changer in the global fight against HIV. But healthcare experts warn that its high cost could prevent millions from accessing the lifesaving treatment. The injectable medication, known scientifically as Lenacapavir, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for…
Alhaji Idi Farouk, former Director-General of Nigeria’s National Orientation Agency (NOA), has applauded the Federal Government’s education loan initiative as a major milestone in improving access to higher education, while also calling for a shake-up in President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. In an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday, Farouk praised the…
The Judicial Service Commission of Kaduna State has approved key appointments and administrative reforms aimed at bolstering judicial effectiveness across the state’s courts. On Sunday, the Commission confirmed the appointments of Mr Benjamin Hassan as Chief Registrar of the High Court of Justice and Mr Muhammad Ali as Chief Registrar of the Sharia Court of…
