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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 185 parcels of cannabis concealed inside vehicles imported from Montreal, Canada, at the Tincan seaport, Apapa, Lagos. Disclosing this in a statement on Sunday, Femi Babafemi, director, media and advocacy, NDLEA, said the drugs were meant for distribution ahead of the Christmas celebration. […]

President Muhammadu Buhari says he intends to stay as far away as possible from Abuja, the nation’s capital city, when he leaves office on May 29, 2023.  Speaking on Sunday while hosting the federal capital territory (FCT) residents on Christmas homage, the president said he made the decision to stay away to avoid […]

Some members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), popularly known as Shiites, on Sunday, attended a church service in Kaduna state to celebrate Christmas with their Christian counterparts.   The prayer session was held at the Church of Brethren in Nigeria, Sabon Gari, Zaria. The group also presented a gift to the […]

The police command in Kaduna state says it has arrested a suspected bandit with four AK 47 rifles and 344 rounds of ammunition. The police said the suspect was arrested on his motorcycle. In a statement on Sunday, Muhammad Jalige, command spokesperson, said the suspect was arrested on Friday by operatives attached […]

Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue state, says the 2023 election is the only opportunity Nigerians have to restore the nation’s dignity. Speaking on Sunday at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Gboko, the governor said Nigeria is going through hardship and the only way to salvage the situation is for citizens […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked Nigerians to use the Christmas celebration to renew hope for a better nation. In a statement on Sunday, Debo Ologunagba, national publicity secretary of the party, said the season should strengthen the resolve to rescue the nation from the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), […]

Pope Francis has criticised the human quest for wealth and power, during the Christmas eve mass in Vatican city. According to BBC, the pope said this while addressing worshippers at St Peter’s Basilica on Saturday. Although he did not specifically mention the Russian-Ukraine war during the service, the pontiff said when war […]