Cocaine tops drug seizures as NDLEA convicts 53 in Kaduna
No fewer than 269 suspected drugs traffickers were arrested and 53 convicted in Kaduna state in 2016 by National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The Kaduna State Command of the…
N304bn health budget for 2017 not enough, stakeholders cry out
Due to continuous depreciation of the Naira to other foreign currencies, stakeholders in the health sector have raised an alarm over inadequate budgetary provision of a total sum of N304bn…
NDLEA convicted 53 in Kaduna last year as cocaine tops seizures
No fewer than 269 suspected drugs traffickers were arrested and 53 convicted in Kaduna state in 2016 by National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The Kaduna State Command of the…
One fish sold for $600,000 in Japan fish market auction
Sushizanmai restaurant chain in Japan has paid $600,000 for a single Pacific bluefin tuna at the Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji fish market. Thursday’s deal could be the last New Year’s auction…
Eating too much catfish can cause heart diseases, expert warns
Abuja-based medical expert has warned that excessive consumption of catfish could increase the chances of developing cardiovascular diseases. Dr Arikawe Adeolu, a medical practitioner at Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, said…
Troops arrest 1,400 civilians linked with Boko Haram in one week
A total of 1,400 civilians were arrested by Nigerian troops during operations conducted between 28 December 2016 and 4 January 2017, Major General Leo Irabor, Theatre Commander Operation Lafiya Dole has…
Troops arrest 1400 civilians linked with Boko Haram in one week
A total of 1,400 civilians were arrested by Nigerian troops during operations conducted between 28 December 2016 and 4 January 2017, Major General Leo Irabor, Theatre Commander Operation Lafiya Dole has…
Owerri on lockdown as thousands grace Yudala-Imo prayer for Nigeria show
Owerri, the Imo State capital, is set for an all-night mega praise and worship concert scheduled for Thursday January 5th which will feature performances from a host of headline gospel…
Army arrests two LG chairmen linked with Boko Haram in Borno, kills five cultists in Rivers
Two council officials with alleged links with Boko Haram insurgents have been arrested in Borno State. They are Alhaji Shettima Lawan, chairman of Mafa Local Government and the Vice chairman…
We do not know where Shekau is – Army
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday said that it does not know the whereabouts of the leader of Boko Haram Abubakar Shekau. Shekau was once claimed to have died from major…