Revelation has emerged that there are now more females engaging in drugs and substance abuse in Rivers State than the male counterparts. Also, hard drugs like cocaine and heroine are consumed more in Rivers State than any other type of hard drugs. These were the observations of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA in […]
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Heads of States and other global leaders convened at the Peace to Prosperity Workshop in Bahrain, organised by the Presidency of the United States of America in partnership with the host government, the Kingdom of Bahrain, to launch the US growth strategy for Palestine and the Middle East; a first step in the long journey […]
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2019 Africa Cup of Nations as hosts Egypt, secured a place in the last 16 on Wednesday with a 2-0 win over the Democratic Republic of Congo. Ahmed Elmohamady prodded Egypt ahead on 25 minutes after a wicked Mohammed Salah cross and the Liverpool star slammed in a second shortly before half-time to spark frenzied […]
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Edo State Police Command on Wednesday barred a group, Joint Action for the Advancement of Democracy in Edo (JAADE), from protesting the crisis rocking the Edo State House of Assembly. JAADE is a coalition of groups across the state, including Benin Youth Council (BYC), Esan Progress and Unity Forum (EPUF), Edo North Democratic Frontiers (ENDF), […]
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Security agents have been a urged to make use of a DNA test to detect crimes, rather than resorting to the use of torture and other inhuman and degrading treatments, to obtain information from suspects. A Benin-based legal practitioner, Barr. Dele Igbinedion, gave the advise in Benin, Edo State on Wednesday, while delivering a lecture, titled […]
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The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency ( NDLEA) Adamawa Command, on Wednesday confirmed the seizure of 1,031.491 Kg of illicit drugs and arrest of 219 persons. Mr Yakubu Kibo, state Commander of the agency, disclosed this at a news briefing to commemorate the 2019 United Nations International Day Against Drugs Abuse and Illicit Trafficking in […]
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The Super Eagles became the first side to qualify for the round of 16 at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations as a Kenneth Omeruo’ s goal saw them beat Guinea 1-0 on Wednesday in Alexandria. Omeruo headed in Moses Simon’s corner with less than 20 minutes remaining to give the Eagles their second win […]
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Women lawyers in Edo State under the aiges of International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), have offered free legal services to underaged victims of sexual violence and abuse. Chairperson of FIDA, in the State, Ms. Iryn Omoroguiwa, announced the offer on Wednesday in Benin, at an event organised to mark this year’s International Day Against […]
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The 2019 edition of the African Freestyle Football Championship organised by Feet ‘n’ Tricks under the authority of World Freestyle Football Association commenced on a colourful note on Saturday in Lagos. John Benjamin emerged winner of the Lagos Regional Championship following a keenly-contested final with Larry Etuduvwun with Taiwo Oni finishing third. Over 60 participants […]
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Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi, has said Nigeria is heading toward bankruptcy following “unfavourable economic policies”. Speaking at a workshop the office of the accountant-general of the federation organised at government house, Kano, the emir opposed subsidizing petroleum products and electricity tariff. He advised President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to take a different stance, saying for […]
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