Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a total of 31,124,600 pills of tramadol 225mg and bottles of codeine-based syrup worth over N17,932,200,000.00 in street value at the Port Harcourt Port Complex, Onne, Rivers State, and Tincan Seaport in Lagos. The seizures were made following intelligence processed by the Agency on the movement of shipments from their port of origin in India, leading to a request for a 100 percent joint examination of the watch-listed containers with the Nigerian Customs Service and other security agencies. A breakdown of the seizures shows that 350,000 bottles of codeine-based…
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Actress Mercy Johnson and her husband, Prince Okojie, are celebrating their 13 years wedding anniversary. Mercy on Tuesday, shared a video compilation on Instagram featuring moments with her husband and their children. She expressed her gratitude with the caption, “I have no words, Lord… 13 years of marriage filled with so many memories… #faithfulGod #@princeodiokojie.” Prince Okojie also marked the occasion on his Instagram page, thanking God for the “blissful marriage.” He wrote, “13 years of blissful marriage. What more can I say? Thank you, LORD! Happy wedding anniversary to us.” The couple, who tied the knot on August 27, 2011, are proud parents…
The new Vice Chancellor of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Sokoto (UDUS), Prof. Bashir Garba has handed over the leadership of the Sokoto State University (SSU) to Prof. Mohammaed Yerima, who was appointed to act as its Vice Chancellor. ASHENEWS recalls that Garba, who was SSU vice Chancellor, was recently appointed as UDUS Vice Chancellor, to take over from Prof. Lawal Bilbis whose tenure expires at the end of August. The handing over/taking over ceremony, which was held on Monday, August 26, 2024, at the Senate Chamber, marked a significant milestone in the history of the University. In his taking-over speech,…
Kebbi State, as it celebrates 33 years of statehood, owes much of its progress to the dedicated leaders who have steered its course since its creation by the former military administration of retired General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida on August 27, 1991, along with eight other states in Nigeria. Among these leaders, the current administration of Comrade Dr. Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, stands out as a pivotal force in altering the developmental trajectory of the state. His administration has made remarkable strides, positioning itself as the most transformative in Kebbi’s history, and continues to push the boundaries of progress and development.…
The elders of Tukur-Tukur community in Zaria local government have expressed their deep gratitude and appreciation to the Kaduna State and Zaria Local Government health authorities for their prompt and professional response to the recent outbreak of suspected diphtheria in their community. According to Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, a community leader and Director of Publicity and Advocacy of the Northern Elders Forum, the health authorities, along with representatives from the World Health Organization, quickly responded to the community’s distress call and took immediate action to address the situation. The swift and coordinated response from the health authorities and the World Health Organization…
A 36-year-old businessman, Ibeanusi Solomon Nosike, from Onitsha, Anambra State, was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on August 8, 2024. After 12 days under the National Drugs Law and Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) surveillance, he excreted 68 wraps of cocaine. Nosike was en route to Vietnam via a Qatar Airways flight from Abuja when he was apprehended. In another operation, a 54-year-old businessman, Paul Okwuy Mbadugha, was arrested at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on August 12, 2024. He excreted 88 wraps of cocaine, weighing 1.710 kilograms, after four days under observation. Mbadugha was also…
The rapid increase in Nigeria’s population and its implications for sustainable economic development underscore the urgent need for Family Planning (FP). Nigeria’s current population is estimated at over 230 million, according to Worldometer’s elaboration of the latest UN data. This figure represents 2.85% of the global population, making Nigeria the sixth most populous country in the world, with a population density of approximately 255 people per square kilometer. By Aderogba George Nigeria’s vast land area of 910,770 km² (351,650 square miles) is home to a population that is increasingly urbanized, with 53.9% (about 125.4 million people) living in urban areas…
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) strongly condemns the brutal abduction and subsequent murder of the Emir of Gobir by bandits. This despicable act is not only a grave violation of the sanctity of traditional institutions but also a clear indication of the deep-rooted chaos afflicting parts of Northern Nigeria. The NEF expresses profound outrage, reflecting the collective grief of the northern populace, who revere their traditional leaders. This is contained in a statement signed by the Director of Publicity and Advocacy of the Forum, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman on Saturday. The assassination of the Emir of Gobir transcends the loss of a…
The tragic abduction and brutal murder of Sarkin Gobir, a chieftain in northern Nigeria, has laid bare the systemic failures and profound regressions that have plagued the region for decades. This incident is not merely an isolated act of violence; it is emblematic of a broader malaise that has afflicted northern Nigeria, where a confluence of poor governance, endemic poverty, illiteracy, and rampant criminality converge to paint a grim portrait of decline. By Abdul-Azeez Suleiman As successive administrations have departed from the visionary leadership of the region’s founding fathers, northern Nigeria has been subject to the monopolization of power by…
At a recent roundtable discussion on constituency projects held in Lokoja, stakeholders called on state and federal legislators to establish and maintain functional constituency offices. By Lukman Abdulmalik This demand was one of the key resolutions outlined in a communique signed by Amb. Idris Ozovehe Muraina, Chairman of the Kogi Accountability Platform, interim Chairman Hamza Aliyu, and Stallion Times Project Coordinator, Isiyaku Ahmed. The roundtable, organized by Stallion Times at Modern Age Conference Hall in Lokoja on Saturday, was part of the “Get Involved, Dialogue, and Improve” (G-DRIP) initiative. This three-year participatory governance and media literacy project aims to encourage…