.We’ll continue to work with our partners to break illicit drug supply chain in Nigeria, Marwa assures Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a large consignment of Canadian Loud, a high-potency strain of cannabis, weighing 4,173.5 kilograms with a street value of Ten Billion Four
Leading engineering construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria PLC; recently hosted a one-day, world-class construction equipment exhibition at its facility in Lekki-Ajah, Lagos. The event featured prominent industry players, including the Pan African Equipment Group, which showcased Komatsu machinery and construction equipment, as well as Sany Heavy Industry Co. Limited of
Governor Monday Okpebholo on Tuesday declared that Edo State was on track to becoming a modern city before the end of his administration’s first term as he inspected several ongoing infrastructural projects across Edo South Senatorial District. The governor, who expressed satisfaction with the level of work done at the
Men of the Special Security Squad, “Operation Flush Out Cultists and Kidnappers,” in Edo State have arrested 12 suspected cultists and sealed two apartments allegedly used for cult initiations during coordinated raids across several hotspots in Benin City. The operation followed the killing of a young man in front of
The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has congratulated Prof. Afekhide Ernest Omoti on his election as the National President of the Nigerian Medical Association, describing his emergence as a well-deserved recognition of excellence, professionalism, and years of dedicated service to humanity. In a congratulatory message, Governor Okpebholo said
The Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Ikoyi, Lagos, has secured a forfeiture order in an alleged N8.58 billion fraud case involving a technology company, two firms and three individuals. The spokesperson for the unit, DSP Ovie Ewhubare, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Lagos. He said that the
An Abuja High Court on Monday, issued a warrant for the arrest of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, for failing to appear in court. This is the second warrant of arrest issued against Mamman in a week. Justice Maryann Anenih ordered Mamman’s arrest after the Director of Public Prosecutions
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Maj.-Gen. Adeyinka Fadewa (rtd.) as Special Adviser on Homeland Security. The appointment was confirmed on Monday in a circular signed by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume. The circular was conveyed through the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office,
The Police Command in Benue says six persons were killed during a clash between two rival cult groups in Makurdi. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Edet Udeme, disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in a telephone interview on Monday. Udeme said the incident occurred at about
Members of the Press Corps attached to the administration of Senator Monday Okpebholo on Monday held a solemn service in honour of their late colleague, Kingsley Uchegbu, a correspondent attached to the governor’s office, who passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, May 6. The service, held in an