The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recovered massive quantities of illicit drugs, including cannabis sativa (skunk), tramadol, and Colorado, concealed in flight boarding cards, paracetamol containers, and warehouses, the agency has announced. In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr. Femi Babafemi, provided details of a series…
In the vast expanse of the US, air travel has become an arduous journey plagued by various challenges. While stormy weather poses a significant threat, recent events have highlighted a deeper issue within the country’s air travel system. Severe storms in the past week unleashed havoc, resulting in a multitude of cancellations and delays, laying…
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has announced the third edition of its Best Tourism Villages recognition award for 2023. This initiative is aimed at identifying and rewarding rural destinations that are committed to promoting tourism as a source of opportunity and well-being. To be eligible for the prize, villages must demonstrate a commitment…
Super Eagles will know their opponents in the 2024 African Cup of Nations billed to hold in Cote d’Ivoire in September, just as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fixed the kickoff of the competition on January 13, 2024 at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium, Ebimpe, Abidjan. The four-week tournament, pitting Africa’s best 24 nations,…
Britain has sanctioned a group of Russian officials and organisations linked to the abduction and re-education of Ukrainian children, in what London called a systematic attempt to erase Ukraine’s cultural identity. Eight individuals and three groups were named in the sanctions list, including Aymani Kadyrova, mother of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, and her Akhmat Kadyrov…
The Management of Bayero University Kano (BUK), said it will confer honourary doctorate degree on former governor of Kano State, retired Col. Sani Bello and Alhaji Auwalu Rano, owner of A.A. Rano oil. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the varsity’s convocation is scheduled for March 9 to 13. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sagir…
Tottenham Hotspur continued their impressive recent Premier League record at Manchester City with a 2-0 win on Saturday as Joao Palhinha took advantage of a goalkeeping blunder by James Trafford and Brennan Johnson also scored. Spurs, who have now won three of their last five league games at the Etihad, maintained their unbeaten start under manager…
