The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced that its operatives have intercepted consignments of opioids concealed in the soles of shoes and hair attachments, heading to the United States, United Kingdom, and Cyprus, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, and three courier companies in the state. NDLEA also stated that a total of 2,118 pills of tramadol concealed in the soles of 13 pairs of shoes going to Cyprus were seized at the export shed of the Lagos airport on 12th October 2024, and an additional 380 tablets were recovered from the home of the…
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Niger Tornadoes technical adviser, Majin Mohammed, has said the 1-1 away draw against Katsina United was a big relief for his team. Papa Daniel put Tornadoes ahead in the first half, while Bello Lukman equalised for the hosts after the break. Tornadoes maintained their impressive run on the road following the draw. “It’s another valuable away point,” Majin stated in a post-match interview. “We have played five matches away and lost just once, won two and drew two, which is a good take home.” Niger Tornadoes currently occupy 11th position on the table with 11 points. NPFL: Mohammed relieved with…
Widows and other family members of policemen who were killed in active service have received cash, food, and other relief items from the Peace Fund for Victims of Insecurity in Nigeria. The items were presented to the families at the Abia State Police Command headquarters in Umuahia on Friday, during the commencement of the distribution in the South East region. The presentations were done at the conclusion of the group’s preliminary documentation about the slain officers and interface with security high commands in the country. Five profiled families received a cash gift of 1 million Naira each and food items,…
The Osun State Government has appealed to the contestants for the Ido-Osun traditional stool and the kingmakers of the town to allow peace to reign during the selection process of the next traditional ruler. The appeal of the state government was conveyed through the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Dosu Babatunde, during a meeting with concerned stakeholders from the town at the State Secretariat. Dosu, during the meeting, stated that “The Ministry will only play a supervisory role while the selection of the new monarch will be done by the kingmakers of the community.” The Commissioner also reiterated…
A newly formed militant group, the Niger Delta Development Force, has threabed to bomb oil installations over an alleged plot to use a Federal High Court in Abuja to deny Rivers State’s local government allocation. The group’s threat comes ahead of a decision expected from Justice Joyce Abdulmalik on Monday, which is anticipated to have significant implications for local governance in the oil-rich state. The group claims that Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, is leveraging his influence and relationships with members of the judiciary to secure rulings that undermine the governance of Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State.…
Members of the House of Representatives have slammed Minister of Works David Umahi over the deteriorating road network in the country. The House particularly expressed worry, saying that Umahi is not concerned about fixing Nigerian roads. The Green Chamber stated this at a House hearing in which the Ministry’s Director of Bridges, Bede Obiora, blamed funding constraints for the bad condition of roads in the country. Umahi was absent at the hearing. However, Oseni, who represents Ibarapa/Ido Federal Constituency in Oyo State, countered the defense put up by the minister. He said the Minister’s argument that there are no resources…
The leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria in Cross River State has cautioned against disruptions of the local government council election slated to hold on 2nd November 2024. They have also cautioned would-be chairmen of the 18 local government councils to lead with the fear of God. The youth leaders warned that LG funds must be judiciously applied for the overall development of the local communities. They made the caution when they addressed journalists in Calabar ahead of the council elections in the state, saying any public disturbances that may disrupt the peaceful conduct of the election will…
In preparation for the commencement of final respects to the former President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo Worldwide, the late Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, whose burial is scheduled for November 2, the various security heads in the state have assured the public that there will be adequate security during and after the burial ceremony to enable a hitch-free and successful outcome. The security chiefs gave the assurance while paying a condolence visit to the family of the late leader of the Igbo socio-cultural organization at his country home in Umuohii Atta, Ikeduru LGA of the state over the weekend. In a statement issued…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has said aside from the three bodies found in the ill-fated helicopter operated by East Winds Aviation that crashed on Thursday in Port Harcourt, no other bodies have been recovered. DAILY POST recalls that about eight people died after a helicopter ditched into the waters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, earlier in the week. About three bodies were subsequently recovered from the scene. Giving an update on Sunday, the NNPCL spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye, in a statement said about five bodies are still missing. He stated that intensified search and rescue operations for the…
Russia’s Ministry of Defence announced on Sunday that it intercepted and destroyed 51 Ukrainian drones in multiple regions, including areas near the border with Ukraine. The drones were reportedly shot down over several territories, with 18 intercepted in Tambov, around 400 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, and 16 near Belgorod, a border town, according to a statement posted by the ministry on Telegram. Additional interceptions were reported in the regions of Oryol, Bryansk, Lipetsk, and Voronezh. One drone was also downed in Kursk, an area where Ukrainian forces have been conducting a ground offensive since August, controlling parts of Russian…