Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted two shipments of synthetic cannabis, popularly called Colorado or Colos in street terms concealed in consolidated cargoes coming from the United Kingdom. This is contained in a statement by Director of Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi on …
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recovered over 2.3 tonnes of assorted illicit drugs in raids and interdiction operations across Ondo, Edo, Delta, Kaduna, Plateau, Bayelsa, and Kano respectively. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Giving …
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First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. says its fifth Agric and Export Expo will focus on strategies to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural export value chain and expand the country’s non-oil export earnings. The bank said in a statement on Sunday that the two-day expo would bring together policymakers, regulators, agribusiness leaders, exporters, …
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The Premier League has explained why Manchester City’s Phil Foden was shown a straight card against Manchester United on Sunday. Foden was given his marching orders in the middle of the first half after lunging at United captain Bruno Fernandes. Referee Michael Oliver’s decision was ratified for VAR. And in …
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Ecobank Nigeria has partnered with AD Consulting to bring together leading Nigerian artists and architects for an exhibition on creativity, cultural heritage and legacy in Lagos. The bank disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, announcing, “The Convergence: The Iconic Architect & the Icons of Art”, scheduled for Oct. 1 …
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Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the multilateral trading system. Shettima spoke on Saturday during a meeting with WTO Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in New Delhi, India. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the ongoing BRICS Leaders’ Summit. Shettima …
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Zenith Bank, a receiving bank for the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Initial Public Offering, says Nigerians and investors in the diaspora can subscribe through its digital and physical channels when the offer opens on Monday, Sept. 14. The bank said in a statement on Saturday that its website, mobile …
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The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) on Saturday condemned the recent tragic killings of two Nigerian nationals, Bishop Michael Fakunle and Mr James Nwankwo in Johannesburg, South Africa. The NUSA National Publicity Secretary, Mr Akindele Olunloyo, disclosed this in a statement issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in …
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Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Mr Seyi Makinde, has expressed profound grief over the death of a former PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur. Makinde, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communications, Anthony Ehilebo, on Saturday in Abuja, said …
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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of presidential candidates and their running mates for the January 2027 general elections. The list, signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, was released on Saturday in Abuja and contains candidates sponsored by 18 political parties. Of …
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