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NDLEA destroys 40 hectares of hemp plantation in Oyo
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Command in Oyo State, on Thursday destroyed over 40 hectares of hemp plantation in Abatade in Oluyole Local Government Area of the state.
Police recover stolen bus from man in Katsina
The police in Katsina State have arrested one Ibrahim Usman, 35, of Unguwar Kwari, Badawa area of Kano State, from whom a Toyota Coaster bus, with 35 sitting capacity and suspected to have been stolen, was recovered.
Police detain webmaster over published story
Police operatives have arrested a professional webmaster, Adebowale Adekoya, over an investigative news story published last year.
Police in Lagos apprehend robbery suspect for stealing church tithe, offering
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested the leader of a robbery gang that recently broke into a church and stole offering and tithe monies running into millions.
Police arrest 17 drug dealers in Borno
The Borno State Police Command has said that 17 suspected high profile drug dealers have been arrested in a joint operation with operatives of Operation Puff Adder.
Lagos taskforce arrests 71 hoodlums in drug spots
The operatives of the Lagos State Task Force have arrested another 71 miscreants around railway-line in Oshodi as part of efforts to rid the State of criminal elements, especially those operating at notorious blackspots across the metropolis.
Police arrest 30 drug peddlers, nab 2 for defiling minors
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 30 suspected drug peddlers in the state.
FACAN: Nigeria can make over $100 billion annually from agro commodities
Dr Victor Iyama, the President, Federation of Agricultural Commodity Association of Nigeria (FACAN), says Nigeria has over 52 agro commodities to enable it earn over 100 billion dollars annually.
NDLEA arraigns two for alleged drug trafficking
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Friday arraigned two men in a a Federal High Court Lagos, for allegedly trafficking 2,139kg of Cannabis Sativa, also known as marijuana.
Police parade medical student for cultism
The Cross River State Police Command on Tuesday paraded a fourth year student of Medicine and Surgery in the University of Calabar for alleged cultism and illegal possession of firearms and military uniforms.
IPOB sit-at-home: Police to arrest, prosecute ‘enforcers’
The Police Command in Enugu State has promised to arrest and prosecute any miscreant, who disguises as a member of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) to disrupt activities in the state.
Governor Akeredolu: Cannabis cultivation in Ondo not yet legal
The Ondo State Government has said it is not yet legal to cultivate cannabis, popularly known as Indian hemp, in the state.
Three FUTO students die of alleged tramadol, codeine overdose
Three students of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) were on Wednesday found dead in a hostel after allegedly overdosing on mixture of tramadol, codeine and vodka.
Police: We recovered two bodies, Tramadol, Indian hemp from scene of suspected group sex
The Police Command in Owerri, Imo State, said they have recovered two male corpses, Tramadol tablets and Indian hemp from the scene of what appeared to be a group sex at a student lodge.
Gunmen kill four NDLEA officers at checkpoint
Four men of the Ondo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have been shot dead by gunmen suspected to be drug dealers.
Lagos task force to clampdown on traders on rail lines
The Lagos State Task Force Agency, on Sunday warned traders and other persons doing businesses on rail lines in the state to leave or be ready for arrest and prosecution.
NDLEA arrests fake soldier with 218kg cannabis sativa in Niger
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Niger State command, has arrested a 53-year-old fake soldier, identified as Vwang David, with 335 blocks or 218 kg of weeds suspected to be Cannabis Sativa.
Customs: N2.7 billion worth of goods seized in one month in Lagos
The Nigerian Customs Service, Zone A, Lagos, has said it seized goods valued at N2.7 billion smuggled through the Lagos border over the past four weeks.
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Cardinal Onaiyekan: Citizens giving up on Nigerian project
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Court stops withdrawal of criminal charges against lawmaker-elect
An Edo State High Court, Criminal Division has stopped an attempt by the Nigeria Police to withdraw criminal charges against the member-elect for Ovia North East I Constituency, Mr. Dunez Onaiwu Ugiagbe.
Tragedy as mother of two kills husband in Ekiti
A mother of two, Mrs Janet Idowu Jegede has been detailed by men of Ekiti State Police Command for allegedly killing her husband, Mr. Jegede.
Quid pro quo: Latin phrase dominates US impeachment process
“Quid pro quo.” There’s no escaping the Latin phrase in America right now. It’s front and centre of impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump and omnipresent across airwaves and social media.
Kogi elections: Governor Bello leads with wide margin
Barring any last minute twist of events, Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi state is set to win his second term bid with a comfortable margin.
FUTO under siege by ‘herdsmen’
Herdsmen has extended their inhumane disturbances to the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) as the school authority alleges their constant harassment on students in and outside the premises.