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NDLEA destroys N194 billion cocaine seized in Lagos warehouse

NDLEA destroys N194 billion cocaine seized in Lagos warehouse

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Tuesday destroyed the 1.8 tons of cocaine seized in a Lagos warehouse on September 18. In a statement issued on Tuesday, chairman of the agency, Mohammed Buba Marwa, said the Federal High Court in Lagos ordered the burning of the seized drugs. Recall that the 1.8 tons of cocaine worth N194 billion were seized at a warehouse in Ikorodu, described by the NDLEA as the “biggest singular cocaine seizure in the history of Nigeria’s premier anti-narcotic agency.” The NDLEA chairman said that those arrested in connection with the drugs will be witnesses…
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PHOTOS: Atiku In Enugu, To Meet South-East PDP Stakeholders

PHOTOS: Atiku In Enugu, To Meet South-East PDP Stakeholders

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, on Tuesday, arrived Enugu State for a meeting with South-East stakeholders. This was revealed via Atiku's Twitter handle. He said, “It feels great landing in Enugu for my meeting with PDP stakeholders in the South-East.” See photos below:
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JUST IN: Gunmen attack military checkpoint in Enugu

JUST IN: Gunmen attack military checkpoint in Enugu

Barely three weeks after gunmen shot and killed about three policemen at New Haven area of Enugu State, hoodlums have attacked a military checkpoint at Obeagu-Amodu road in Enugu South local government area. The Nation gathered the gunmen stormed the area in two Lexus RX SUV and one Toyota Sienna bus around 7:25 am on Tuesday. They reportedly opened fire at the combined team of police and military. The operatives were said to have swiftly responded to the attacks, leading to a heavy shootout in the area. Sources told The Nation that the incident left behind a number of casualties.…
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PHOTOS: Peter Obi Visits Akeredolu

PHOTOS: Peter Obi Visits Akeredolu

The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, on Tuesday said the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, represents what Nigerians desire at this present time. Obi described Governor Akeredolu as a leader who speaks the truth at all times no matter the consequences. The LP Presidential candidate spoke during a condolence visit to the Governor at the Presidential Lodge, Government House, Alagbaka, Akure. Also on ground to receive him were the wife of the Governor, Chief Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu; the Deputy Governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa; the Secretary to the State Government, Princess Oladunni Odu; the Chief of…
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2023: Afenifere justifies Peter Obi’s endorsement

2023: Afenifere justifies Peter Obi’s endorsement

The Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, on Monday justified its decision to back the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, for the 2023 elections. The group’s leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, made its position known at a press conference in Lagos. Justifying the decision, Adebanjo said the group would not compromise the principle of justice, equity and inclusiveness because the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is a Yoruba man. He said, “The South-West has produced a President and currently sits as Vice President; the South-South has spent a total of six years in the Presidency,…
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BREAKING: APC postpones campaign kick-off indefinitely

BREAKING: APC postpones campaign kick-off indefinitely

The All Progressives Congress APC Presidential Campaign Council has postponed the kick-off of its campaigns earlier slated for Wednesday. Director-General, of the Tinubu/Shettima Presidential Campaign Council and Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong disclosed this in a statement Tuesday. According to him, the adjustment of the timetable and schedule of activities is in order to accommodate growing interests showing by various political tendencies in being party of the campaign council. According to him, a new date for the kick-off would be announced soon. The statement reada; “Recall that we had earlier earmarked a peace walk and prayers for Wednesday, September…
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PHOTOS: Peter Obi visits Obasanjo

PHOTOS: Peter Obi visits Obasanjo

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has met with the former Nigerian president, Olusegun Obasanjo in Abeokuta. Peter Obi shared pictures from the meeting on his Twitter page on Monday. He wrote, “I deeply appreciate the opportunity to hold extensive discussions with President Olusegun Obasanjo earlier today on arising national interest matters. As usual, the exchanges were forthright and animated. -PO.” See photos below:
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PHOTOS: Kidnap kingpin, John Lyon Ewa, who used to be a cleaner in a bank paraded in Yenagoa

PHOTOS: Kidnap kingpin, John Lyon Ewa, who used to be a cleaner in a bank paraded in Yenagoa

The police in Bayelsa state have paraded John Ewa, the suspected kidnap kingpin recently arrested in the state. Parading the suspect and his accomplices before newsmen today September 26, the state Commissioner of Police, said that on December 8, one Akeeb Oladele Olushola ‘m’ 48, a Manager of a new generation Bank, was kidnaped at his residence at Old Commissioners Quarters Opolo. He was released on the 12th December after paying a ransom of Eighty (N80) Million Naira. He said similarly, Danjuma Omeje, 41, a Manager of a new generation Bank in Yenagoa was kidnaped at his residence at Okaka,…
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Photo Shows Arrested Notorious Kidnapper, John Ewa, Rocking Ruling APC Campaign T-shirt, Posing With Security Operatives

Photo Shows Arrested Notorious Kidnapper, John Ewa, Rocking Ruling APC Campaign T-shirt, Posing With Security Operatives

A photo of an alleged kidnapper, John Ewa, alias Lyon, wearing a campaign T-shirt of David Lyon, 2019 governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa has surfaced online. The ex-banker was also seen posing with some security operatives who reportedly escorted him to a function organised by the APC before the poll. The kidnap kingpin was arrested during the weekend by the police in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital territory. A viral video captured the moment he was arrested by the police and handcuffed. He was shedding tears and pleading for mercy, saying he had only kidnapped people twice.…
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Good Use Of Tax Revenues Will Enhance Tax Morale And Compliance – FIRS

Good Use Of Tax Revenues Will Enhance Tax Morale And Compliance – FIRS

When governments deploy tax revenues for the common good of the citizens, there is a concomitant increase in tax compliance by citizens who see the direct benefit of the taxes they pay. This was the position held by the Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Muhammad Nami during his opening remarks at the launch of the Public Finance Database by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum at the Wells Carlton Hotel, in Abuja, on Tuesday, last week. Mr. Nami argued that the low compliance tax rate in most developing countries was as a result of the failure of the…
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