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NDLEA Sacks Kano Drug Hubs: 19 Arrested, 109kg of Narcotics Seized

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Kano Command has arrested 19 suspects during intensive raids aimed at dismantling drug distribution networks.    The operations targeted high-risk areas to curb the rising tide of substance abuse across the state.   A significant haul of illicit substances, including cannabis sativa and psychotropic […]

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FCC Seeks UAE Firm’s Support to Boost Digital Infrastructure, Service Delivery

By Momodu Favour The Federal Character Commission has opened discussions with an international investment delegation on possible collaboration to strengthen its digital systems and enhance service delivery. The Executive Chairman of the commission, Motunrayo Omidiran, received the delegation led by Mr Michael Gale, Founder and Group CEO of Al Liwan Group Limited, at the commission’s […]

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Kenya Arrests Suspect in Case of Citizens Duped to Fight for Russia

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   Kenyan police have arrested a key suspect, Festus Omwamba, for his alleged role in a human trafficking scheme that lured hundreds of Kenyans into Russia’s war against Ukraine.    He was apprehended in the northern town of Moyale while reportedly attempting to flee the country following public protests by victims’ families. […]

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Umahi Denies Using Police to Intimidate Woman Over Alleged Campaign Debt

By Momodu Favour   The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has denied allegations that he deployed police officers to intimidate a woman, Mrs Tracy Ohiri, over a dispute involving alleged unpaid campaign materials. Umahi, a former governor of Ebonyi State, described the claims as inconsistent and contradictory, insisting that due process was followed after a […]

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Court Adjourns Indefinitely Bauchi Finance Commissioner’s Terrorism-Financing Trial

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday adjourned indefinitely the trial of Bauchi State Commissioner for Finance, Yakubu Adamu, who is facing allegations of terrorism financing and money laundering. Justice Mohammed Umar announced the adjournment after informing the parties that the prosecution team, led by M.O. Adebayo, had formally written to the Chief Judge […]