The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Wednesday advocated for physical exercise as a tool to promote healthcare and prevent drug abuse among youths in Nigeria. Speaking at a pre-walk press conference organised by Fit Africa Nigeria in collaboration with the NDLEA, the Federal Ministry of Health, the Federal Ministry of Justice, the Lagos State Ministry of Health, and others, the Assistant Commander of Narcotics at the NDLEA highlighted the alarming rise in substance abuse. Njoku stated that physical exercise is a potent tool in preventing drug abuse as it reduces cravings, improves mood, and enhances overall well-being. “We urge…
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The House of Representatives has directed the National Emergency Management Agency to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the potential hazards of the recent earth tremors experienced in the Federal Capital Territory. During plenary, on Wednesday, the House urged the interventionist agency to come up with immediate safety measures to address the situation. This was sequel Read More Source link
The newly inaugurated 29-member National Caretaker Committee of the Labour Party, headed by former minister Senator Nenadi Usman, has thrown its weight behind the growing calls for members to pull out of Saturday’s local government election over alleged violations of the Electoral Act by the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission. Last week, the LP spokesperson in Anambra, Theo Egbe, announced the plan to boycott the forthcoming September 28, LG poll. Egbe hinged their threat on the controversial list of qualified LP candidates published by ANSIEC, which he said did not emanate from them. The party claimed that it neither conducted…
Controversial social media critic, Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has responded to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s invitation after he accused some of its personnel of bribery. In a video shared on his Instagram page on Wednesday, VeryDarkMan urged the EFCC to focus on investigating its officers before summoning him over allegations against them. He stated, “The EFCC’s press release didn’t even address the core issue. Why didn’t they confirm that Bobrisky was in their custody? “Bobrisky is the suspect, and the EFCC should have verified that. If the person who released the statement couldn’t confirm Bobrisky’s detention,…
The House of Representatives has rejected a proposal for a total sum of ₦300bn from the Federal Government to address the humanitarian crisis in Borno, following the flooding that swept through Maiduguri, the state capital. The PUNCH reported that the heavy flooding, caused by the collapse of the Alau Dam, resulted in the deaths of over 40 people and severe damage to public institutions such as the Palace of the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar El-Kanemi, and the Maiduguri Correctional Centre. During the plenary on Wednesday, Amos Magaji, the member representing Jaba/Zangon Kataf Federal Constituency, raised a motion of urgent public…
The Sokoto State Government has announced plans to spend N1.1 billion on the procurement of life jackets and motorised boats in a bid to curb the recurring cases of boat mishaps in the state. This decision was reached during the state executive council meeting held on Wednesday at the Sokoto Government House, presided over by Governor Ahmed Aliyu. Addressing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs,Ibrahim Adare, revealed that the life jackets and boats will be distributed across 22 out of the 23 local government areas in the state, which have been prone to flood…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday justified why former Governor Yahaya Bello was not attended to at the commission’s headquarters last week. The commission, in a statement on its X account, explained that Bello had played up several antics to garner public sympathy and evade due process. The anti-graft agency maintained that Bello’s visit to its headquarters with a retinue of aides and a sitting governor was why he was rebuffed. “To date, Bello is yet to take his plea in the alleged N80.2 billion money laundering charges preferred against him before Justice Nwite. His invasion of the…
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe has sustained a thigh injury ahead of this weekend’s La Liga derby with Atletico, his club said on Wednesday. The French superstar was taken off during the 3-2 win over Alaves on Tuesday and appeared to be suffering some discomfort. Spanish media suggest Mbappe will miss around three weeks injured. “Following tests carried out today by Real Madrid’s medical services on our player Kylian Mbappe, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the biceps femoris in his left leg,” said the Spanish champions in a statement. Mbappe scored a superb goal in the thriller…
The Delta State Police Command has paraded 123 suspected internet fraudsters arrested in an estate in Warri, Delta State. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a video shared on X.com on Wednesday. According to Edafe, the suspects were lured into a trap with promises of learning BTC trading and forex, only to find themselves in “Hustlers Kingdom” (HK), a notorious cybercrime training network. Edafe wrote, “Arrest of 123 suspected internet fraudsters in an estate in Warri Delta State. Some of these boys are 17 years old and deceived that they were coming to learn…
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has categorically denied ever speaking to cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, about any alleged pardon or other matters. In a letter dated September 25, 2024, from his legal team at Falana & Falana’s Chambers and signed by Taiwo E. Olawanle, Esq., the senior lawyer addressed a recent Instagram post made by self-proclaimed activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, claiming that Falana “spoke to Bobrisky in order to divert justice.” VeryDarkMan also alleged that Falana sought a presidential pardon for Bobrisky in exchange for N10 million. The letter outlines…