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National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos command has apprehended a 64-yearold mother of seven for ingesting 80 wraps of substances, weighing 1.060 kg, which tested positive to cocaine.
Leadership of the Progressives Peoples Alliance (PPA) in Enugu state yesterday described as "laughable and total fallacy" the recent statement by Governor Sullivan Chime that his achievements in the past 30 months had silenced the opposition politicians in the state, insisting that the governor was only "wallowing in self-deceit."
A team of Mobile Policemen under the newly created anti-robbery and kidnap outfit set up by the Edo State Government codenamed "Operation Thunder Storm" was on Tuesday morning demobilised by armed robbers, who killed a police Sergeant and set the patrol vehicle ablaze.
The world's most prestigious film academy, the New York Film Academy, is to open its institute in Nigeria in February, 2010, as part of the its drive to train Nollywood actors and actresses for optimal competition in the international arena.
Unable to contain the activities of its self-styled god fathers any longer, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has given indication that it will soon kick out all self-styled leaders who have held the party hostage and forced their prejudices on the majority.
Sayawa Community in Bogoro Local Government Area of Bauchi State; has reminded Governor Isa Yuguda of his campaign promises that he would create a chiefdom for them.
President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua's wife, Turai, left for Saudi Arabia with some family members yesterday to perform the Hajj. THISDAY learnt that the First Lady spent most of yesterday with the husband who has undergone medical tests at an unnamed hospital in Jeddah.
The 2010 fiscal year gross federally collectible revenue is projected at N6. 211 trillion as against N5.305 trillion for the current budget year. These figures are contained in the 2010-2012 Fiscal Framework under sources of revenue with which government intends to fund its proposed expenditures and deficits.
Ogun State Governor, Gbenga Daniel, has commissioned four industries built at the cost of N15 billion by a diversified Indian company, Parco Group with manufacturing and trading activities in chemicals, steel and glass.
The latest rating by global corruption watchdog, Transparency International (TI), which ranked Nigeria 130 out of 180 countries surveyed in the 2009 corruption index, has, contrary to positions in official quarters, reaffirmed the belief that corruption, which has been the bane of the country's development, is far from reducing.
Governor Gbanga Daniel of Ogun State has described chief Hannah Awolowo as "a strong pillar of the Yoruba race and an epitome of womanhood worthy of emulation by nigerians."
NATIONAL Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has been commended for its effort to successfully sustain Nigeria 's first satellite to exceed its five years life span in the orbit.
Following the embracement of the amnesty offer by majority of the Niger-Delta militants, after years of hostility and destruction of oil facilities, the Federal Government has entered into various deals with the militants. Offer of money has been the major attraction for the militants who have submitted a major part of the massive arsenals in their possession.
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday blamed opposition parties and those it called fifth columnists within its fold for the face off between the Senate and the House of Representatives over venue for the presentation of the 2010 budget.
The Chinese government has warned that after December 15, all unclaimed corpses of Nigerians in various mortuaries in the country will be cremated.
There was anxiety yesterday over the state of health of President Umaru Yar'Adua who is currently undergoing medical treatment in Saudi Arabia.
FORMER Minister of Justice, Chief Bayo Ojo (SAN), on Tuesday in Cardiff, United Kingdom, recommended the Nigeria-Cameroon approach in the resolution of the Bakassi conflict to the international community.
THE General Overseer Of Mount Zion Faith Global Liberation Ministries incorporated A.K.A. By Fire By Fire, Pastor Abraham Chris Udeh has prophesied of imminent blood bath against the Igbo race during which he saw blood flowing like a river from the north to the east, advising the Igbo to embark on serious prayers with delay so as to allow God take absolute control of the whole plot.
Senate yesterday commenced debate on general principles of the 2010 budget proposal with a threat to wield the big stick if the executive fails again to comply with the N4.079 trillion estimates.
Three persons who allegedly stole a cheque belonging to Senate President, David Mark, were yesterday arraigned before a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). They were charged with theft and forgery.
Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babatunde Fashola has urged National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to the state to accept postings to various areas of primary assignment in good faith.
Pension Fund Assets have hit N1.3 trillion, Mr. Ahmed Dauda, Head of Research and Corporate Strategy, National Pension Commission (PenCom) said on Tuesday.
The Governor of Oyo State, Otunba Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala has approved the change of the nomenclature of Radio O.Y.O. 2. located at Mapo Hill, Ibadan.
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) yesterday approved N71 billion contract for road rehabilitation across the six geo-political zones and contract for the procurement of 116 units of Peugeot brand of cars for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) from the Peugeot Automobile of Nigeria Limited.
We are disturbed by all this unending deregulation blues. This is where the government becomes everything to itself. It is the judge and the jury. The citizenry has no choice but to accept whatever judgment is handed down by government.
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