The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) has intercepted a cargo of cannabis candies imported from the United Kingdom and meant for sale at a Kiddies Mart, located at 46 Ogunlana drive, Surulere, Lagos. Its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi in a statement issued Sunday said the consignment was seized on 27th February upon its arrival as a consolidated cargo on Allied Airways at the Lagos airport. He explained that preliminary field test and subsequent forensic analysis of the candies established that the substance was laced with a strong strain of cannabis. Babafemi said: “As a result, the…
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Paralympic bronze medallist, Eniola has won gold at the 2025 Spanish Para Badminton International II in Vitoria. The multiple African champion convincingly beat Ukraine’s Oksana Kozyba 2-0 (21-15, 21-15) dominating the women’s singles SL3 final category. Bolaji’s path to gold was nothing short of impressive. She first defeated Brazil’s Kauana Michelson Beckenka of Brazil 2-0 (21-15, 21-2) and then France’s Caroline Bergeron 2-0 (21-7, 21-8) at the group stage before cruising through the quarterfinals, where she beat Australia’s Celine Vinot 2-0 (21-8, 21-12). In the semifinals, Bolaji showcased her exceptional form with a dominant 2-0 (21-12, 21-6) win over India’s…
The family of Late Gen. Sani Abacha has said that the decision of former military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida to blame their father for the annulment of June 12 presidential election shows that he lacked integrity and honesty. The family made this known in a statement issued Sunday by Mohammed Abacha while reacting to recent claims made by Babangida, in his newly launched book, “A Journey in Service”, where he alleged that the annulment of the June 12, 1993, presidential election was the responsibility of Abacha. He noted: “The decision to annul the election was made under the…
Nigeria’s Under 17 girls, Flamingos, on Saturday defeated their hosts, South Africa’s Bantwana 3-1 to put a firm leg in the final round of the qualification series for this year’s FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup finals. Flamingos goal poacher, Shakirat Moshood finished put Nigeria ahead in the 20th minute to put the 2022 at the Lucas ‘Masterpieces’ Moripe in Pretoria. Harmony Chidi, who scored 13 goals in the qualifying series for last year’s finals, made no mistake from six yards as Nigeria was awarded a penalty. Bantwana kept the Flamingos in their sights when they also converted a penalty two…
The Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC) women’s commission has join counterparts worldwide on March 8, 2025, to celebrate International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day (IWD) originated in the early 20th century as a way to promote women’s rights. The of spokesperson of NOC, Tony Nezianya in a statement issued Saturday said International Women’s Day is a day to honour women’s achievements and advocate for gender equality. ”It is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role. ”IWD is celebrated in many…
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has accused Bauchi, Kano, Katsina, and Kebbi states governors of playing with the future of the children with the closure of schools during Ramadan. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Muhammed Ishaq, in a statement issued Friday expressed disappointment, saying the decision disrupts the educational programme of the children and undermines their rights to quality education. He said: “It is pertinent to note that these governors, some of whom hold advanced degrees—Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina with a PhD in Agriculture and Rural Sociology, Nasir Idris of Kebbi with a PhD in Education, and…
Ahead of the Anambra governorship election scheduled to hold on 8th November, 2025, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged political parties to strictly adhere to their schedule on the conduct of primary elections. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun in a statement issued Thursday, said sudden changes to the dates, venues and modes of the primaries lead to avoidable demobilisation and remobilisation of our monitoring staff, thereby disrupting the Commission’s workflow. He added that this also adds to the cost of monitoring primaries and the overall conduct of elections and electoral activities.…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has adopted the indirect mode of primary to elect the candidate ahead of the Anambra governorship election scheduled to hold on November 8, 2025. TheHintsNews reports that the ruling party had fixed April 5 for the primary election of the party. The National Secretary of the party, Senator Ajibola Bashiru who disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at the end of the NWC meeting said the clarification became imperative following an advertisement which projected the NWC as adopting direct primary. His words: “Our meeting also considered the processes in…
The Forum of All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups Leaders has called on President Bola Tinubu and the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdulahi Ganduje to intervene in the ongoing crisis rocking the Benue state chapter of the party. Its Director General, AK Peters make the call while addressing a press conference in Abuja. The forum recalled that the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party acted on the powers of National Executive Committee (NEC) dissolved the Benue State Executives and constituted a unity caretaker committee in February 2024, bringing to an end, the warring factions…
The federal government has commenced a three-batch comprehensive boot-camp training programme on welding and fabrication at the Metallurgical Training Institute, Onitsha, Anambra State. The training aimed at equipping young individuals with practical competencies in welding techniques and knowledge crucial for contributing to the nation’s industrial growth commenced on Thursday. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Steel Development, Dr. Chris Isokpunwu, said the initiative marked a significant step in the ministry’s commitment to develop a skilled workforce, fostering industrial growth, and promoting sustainable development within Nigeria’s metallurgical and steel sector. He added that the ministry has taken deliberate steps to reposition the…