Jumoke Olasunkanmi The Kaduna State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the seizure of 1,458,709 kilogrammes of illicit drugs in December. In a press statement signed by its Press Officer, Shuaibu Omale, on Tuesday, NDLEA said the seized illicit drugs included cocaine, heroin, cannabis, tramadol, methamphetamine, and various other psychotropic…
2023 was a challenging year for Nigerians when it comes to security of lives and properties. In this article, Jumoke Olasunkanmi recaps major happenings within the year. Kidnapping, banditry and other criminal vices gained ground in the security crisis spanning across the country. Many Nigerians hoped that the arrival of a new administration would lead to…
Gom Mirian Governor Caleb Mutfwang has strongly criticised the Federal Government (FG) for its lack of political will to address the prolonged occupation of Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State by marauding terrorists. Mutfwang said this on Tuesday, during his appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme. He expressed frustration over the escalating crisis…
In the heart of the New Kurchigoro IDP camp, nestled along the Airport Road in Abuja, lies a community of displaced individuals who fled their homes due to insurgency. One of these individuals is Victoria Lukas, a 35-year-old mother of six, who has faced unimaginable challenges in her journey from Gosa, a community in Borno…
December 18 – 24, 2023 2024 Budget: Nigeria Increases Immunisation Fund but Yet to Release 2023 Allocation – Premium Times A review of the 2024 budget, tagged ‘Budget of Renewed Hope’, shows that about N137 billion was allocated to immunisation programmes including counterpart funding, procurement of Routine Immunisation (RI) vaccines, devices, operational cost, and distribution…
Gom Mirian The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has officially communicated to embassies, high commissions, concerned parties, and airlines that individuals who can prove their Nigerian citizenship should not be denied entry into the country. The NIS also clarified that an expired passport is a valid proof of citizenship. In a brief statement posted on its…
Juliet Jacob Ochenje The Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) has granted the request of forty-eight universities to double their admissions for Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS). This is according to the Registrar of the Medical Laboratory Science Council, Dr Tosan Erhabor, who made this known in Abuja on Sunday. He added that…
Favour Ozioma Ogbodo The Nigeria Police Force launched an Electronic Central Motor Registry (E-CMR) to improve security in the country. This was disclosed on X by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Sunday. According to him, the E-CMR is a comprehensive system designed to streamline vehicle registration processes with a view to…
Jumoke Olasunkanmi To enhance food sufficiency and bolster the agricultural sector, the Cross River government has announced plans on to introduce a N30 billion commercial agricultural development fund that would provide farmers with access to loans. The joint announcement was made by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Johnson Ebokpo, and the Commissioner for…
Gom Mirian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for their support for his government, while assuring that their sacrifices will lead to a more prosperous and peaceful nation. Addressing the nation on Sunday, the President said the reforms so far implemented were necessary and required unique sacrifices from the people. President Tinubu…
