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NDLEA Intercepts N6.2bn Worth of ‘Jihadi Drug’ in Ghana Soap, Opioids at Lagos Airport
…Arrests cross-border kingpin; recovers cocaine, heroin from iron safe seized at Rivers drug den Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of captagon, widely known as ‘Jihadi drug’ and millions of opioid pills worth over N6.2 billion at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja Lagos.
EPL: Lawrenson names Liverpool’s most important player
Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson has named captain Virgil van Dijk as the club’s most important player ahead of Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Van Dijk, Salah, and Alexander-Arnold have been integral to the Reds’ success since former manager Jurgen Klopp’s reign. However, their contracts are set to expire in June 2025. “I think the most important player of the three that Liverpool need to sign on is Virgil van Dijk,” Lawrenson told Sports Casting (via The Mirror).
Nwabali names Williams world’s best goalkeeper
Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has named his Mamelodi Sundowns counterpart Rowen Williams the best shot stopper in the world. Williams, 32, kept 30 clean sheets in 46 matches for Sundowns last season. The experienced goalie also helped Bafana Bafana of South Africa claim third position at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. He recorded five clean sheets in seven outings at the competition. Williams is among the goalkeepers nominated for the Ballon d’Or award.
FG moves to implement sale of crude oil in Naira to local refineries by NNPCL
FG moves to implement sale of crude oil in Naira to local refineries by NNPCL In a bold move to ensure the full implementation of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) to sell crude oil to local refineries in Naira, the Honourable Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun has today in his office in Abuja met with relevant stakeholders with a view to ensuring the realization of this policy...
Children Have The Potential To Be Great, Says Cakasa Foundation
By Uzor Maxim Uzoatu Cakasa Ebenezer Foundation on has said that children have the potential to be great and achieve their highest dreams. The Executive Director, CEF, Mrs. Helen Egbe, said this at an event to mark the 2024 Children’s Day at News City Primary School, Mushin. The foundation earmarked three days for the celebration of Children’s Day from May 28-30. Egbe noted that Children’s Day in Nigeria is a special occasion celebrated on May 27 to honour the vibrancy and potential of children.
Court Orders Forfeiture of $4.7m, N830m, Assets Linked to Emefiele
A Federal High Court sitting at Ikoyi, Lagos has ordered an interim forfeiture of the sums of $4,719,054 million USD, N830,875,611 million, and several properties linked to the embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. Justice Yellim Bogoro made the order on Thursday, May 23, 2024 following an ex-parte argued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) counsel, Bilkisu Buhari and C.C Chineye.
Job Vacancy: Business Development Officer Job at Cruz Travels Nigeria
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Job Vacancy: AREA SALES ASSOCIATE
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BREAKING: Court Stops NLC, TUC Nationwide Strike
The Federal High Court has granted an interim order restraining the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) from going on strike from Wednesday as planned, until the determination of the motion on notice. - Advertisement - Justice O. Y. Anuwe issued the order today and adjourned further hearing till 19 June.
Update: Nigerian Army Begins Probe After Soldier Allegedly Killed Colleagues And Then Committed Suicide In Sokoto
Follow this link to join SundiataPost's WhatsApp group Sokoto – The Nigerian Army has announced the start of a probe into the incident of a soldier who allegedly killed his colleagues and himself at Forward Operations Base Rabbah, Sokoto State. In a statement on Monday, March 6, the Director of Army Public Relations Officer, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, said the incident occurred on Sunday evening.
Undecided voters and the 2023 elections, By Dakuku Peterside
Nigerian politicians are notoriously optimistic. That is a source of energy for them, but it also blurs out their reality. The optimism of the average Nigerian politician often conflict with the disillusionment and pessimism of the average Nigerian. As the country prepares for the 2023 general elections, politicians will give permutations that put their candidates and party ahead of others. They believe their understanding of the different constituencies and demographics is nearly unassailable.
PDP Primary Election: Dino Melaye loses Kogi West Senate ticket to Reps member, TJ Yusuf
Home Politics PDP Primary Election: Dino Melaye loses Kogi West Senate ticket to Reps... Senator Dino Melaye has crashed out of the race for the Kogi West Senatorial ticket on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. He was on Tuesday evening defeated by his political rival, Hon. Tajudeen Yusuf. Dino polled 99 votes against TJ Yusuf who is representing Kabba/Bunu Ijumu Federal constituency, who polled 163 votes.
Trump baby blimp to be conserved at London Museum
Trump baby blimp to be conserved at London Museum NEWS DIGEST – A blimp depicting U.S. President Donald Trump as a baby which hovered in London during his state visit to the capital is to be conserved at a museum. The Museum of London in central london, confirmed it had acquired the blimp and may display it to the public in the future.
Ethiopian Airlines launches sustainability initiative to support local farmers
Group picture with government agencies and farmers’ cooperative unions during the launch of the Ethiopian Airlines' capacity development program EHIME ALEX, Lagos Ethiopian Airlines Group, the Largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline, has launched an innovative capacity development initiative aimed at creating local value in agricultural products.
BBNaija 2019: Mercy declared winner, beats Mike, Omashola, Frod, Seyi
BBNaija 2019: Mercy declared winner, beats Mike, Omashola, Frod, Seyi NEWS DIGEST – Twenty-six-year-old Mercy Eke made history, as she is the first woman to win the coveted prize. Down from 26 housemates, the keenly contested #PepperDem race saw Mercy, Seyi, Omashola and Frodd reach the finals as they battled for the grand price of 60 million Naira. Ceecee had come close to winning the big prize in the last season, having become one of the two last two finalists, but she missed it.
Yobe 2019: The APC politics of imposition, By George Onmonya
Yobe 2019: The APC politics of imposition, By George Onmonya NEWS DIGEST – The governor of Yobe State, Ibrahim Geidam, has publicly chosen his successor, who has been endorsed by President Muhammadu Buhari. Mr. Mai Mala Buni, the current Secretary of the APC, is the man the Governor handpicked to replace him. This imposition was what many members of the PDP who joined the APC complained about.
Hasten our return home, Nigerian pilgrims urge NAHCON
Hasten our return home, pilgrims urge NAHCON NEWS DIGEST – Thousands of Nigerian pilgrims, who performed this year’s Hajj in Saudi Arabia are now idle in the Holy Land, waiting anxiously for their return journey to Nigeria. The pilgrims completed the rites on Aug. 20, the Arafat Day, after the symbolic throwing of pebbles at the Devil on three consecutive days.
The Last Ten Days Of Ramadan, By Murtadha Gusau
The Last Ten Days Of Ramadan, By Murtadha Gusau News Digest – The last ten nights of Ramadan are very special. These are the nights that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) would spend in constant worship. Among these nights is Lailatul Qadr – a night more blessed than a thousand months.
Saraki appoints six-man Committee on Electoral Reforms Bill
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has announced a six-man committee of senators to reconcile the Senate’s version of the amended Electoral Act with the version passed by the House of Representatives. The Senate’s conference committee has the Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Senator Suleiman Nazif, as Chairman.
UN Appoints Adeosun into Pension Fund’s Investments Committee
The United Nations, has appointed Nigeria’s Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, into the Investments Committee of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF). The Under-Secretary-General of United Nations, Jan Beagle, who confirmed Adeosun’s appointment, disclosed that the Minister would serve a one-year term of office effective from January 1, 2018.
'Strike action will not restore bad teachers', Kaduna Govt insists Newsdiaryonline
The Kaduna State Government on commended the teachers who reported dutifully to their schools. A government statement noted that although NUT officials tried to unlawfully prevent teachers from working, many defied this intimidation. The statement said that strike action will not restore bad teachers. The statement disclosed that the government was collating reports from its Education administrators.
Sani Bello flags off rural roads maintenance program
Niger State Governor,Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has reiterated commitment to infrastructural development in rural areas in other to improve social economic activities in the state. He expressed this at the flag off of the Community-based Rural Roads Maintenance Scheme, held at Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi International Conference Center, Minna.
UN Scribe Lauds NASS Relationship with Executive
The United Nations has commended the good relations between the Executive and the 8th National Assembly as exhibited by the lawmakers at the joint session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, during the presentation of the 2018 Budget by President Muhammadu Buhari.
PDP National Chairmanship aspirants agree to sign peace accord
The eight PDP members jostling for its National Chairmanship seat have agreed to sign a peace accord ahead of the December elective convention, according to Chief Raymond Dokpesi, one of the aspirants. Dokpesi, founder of Daar Communications, disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday in Abuja, shortly after submitting his nomination form at the party’s national secretariat. “The aspirants have met four times, but did not discuss the issue of consensus.
In Brief: Not Details Yet As ASUU, FG Reach Agreement
In Brief: Not Details Yet As ASUU, FG Reach Agreement An agreement to end the ongoing strike by Nigerian University lecturers on the platform of ASUU has been reached with the Federal Government. This was confirmed by ASUU President, Biodun Ogunyemi, at the end of a protracted meeting in Abuja.
Kaduna To Try 41 Sarasuka Gangsters For Homicide
Kaduna To Try 41 Sarasuka Gangsters For Homicide The Kaduna State Security Council has announced the arrest of gangsters suspected of attacking innocent citizens with dangerous weapons,El-Rufai’s Spokesman,Samuel Aruwan said Friday. The suspects were arrested in different locations in Zaria and Kaduna by security operatives. The gangsters who are popularly known as ‘Yan Sara-Suka’ or ‘Yan Shara’ are to be prosecuted for causing deaths and injuries.
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