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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nollywood Filmmaker Imprisoned for Five Years Over Drug Trafficking
Nollywood filmmaker imprisoned for five years over drug trafficking NLC, TUC and transporters refuse highway tolling Tinubu orders for safety in schools as fire kills 17 students in Islamic school…
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Naira Marley Urges Marlians and Nigerian Youth to Reject Drugs and Substance Abuse
Naira Marley, a prominent figure in the Afrobeats music scene, has used his platform to deliver a significant message to his fans, affectionately known as Marlians, and the broader Nigerian…
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Police recover drugs from Davido’s friend DJ Olu’s car
The Lagos State Police Command has recovered substances suspected to be drugs from the car of deceased Olugbenga Abiodun, aka DJ Olu, and one Chime Amaechi, who are friends to…
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Tagbo had high level of alcohol, drugs in his system – Autopsy
An autopsy report on the Davido's deceased friend, Tagbo has shown that his death was caused by excessive alcohol consumption and drug overdose. Actress Caroline Danjuma had alleged that Tagbo died…
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Trump shifts attention to opioid crisis, to hold major briefing today
President Donald Trump has set his eyes on the opioid crisis in the United States. The crisis is turning into an epidemic as series of casualties have flooded American and…
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Tobacco’s soft targets: Nigeria’s under aged kids getting taught to smoke in school
by Mercy Abang Musa, 14, is a student of Government Secondary School Wuse, Abuja, he has been smoking for five years, starting out at the tender age of 9, at…
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Linkin Park lead singer, Chester Bennington commits suicide
Chester Bennington, lead singer of popular rock band, Linkin Park has died at the age of 41. Police told TMZ that "the singer hanged himself at a private residence in…
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E-money is not into drugs, he is a hard worker – Kcee
Singer Kcee has revealed that he and his brother, E-money didn't have it easy when they started out. In a recent interview with Punch, Kcee said his family was evicted…
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How I once sold drugs in South Africa – Kidnap kingpin, Evans
Billionaire kidnapper, Evans has revealed that he once sold drugs in South Africa. In an interview with Vanguard, Evans he returned to Nigeria after he was shot by one of…
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State of Arkansas executes first death row inmate in a decade
Arkansas executed convicted murderer Ledell Lee, the state's first inmate put to death in more than a decade. Lee, 51, was administered the lethal injection at 11:44 p.m. local time…
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Meningitis: UNICEF donates 1,000 doses of drugs
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has donated 1,000 doses of drugs to the Federal Capital Territory Primary Health Care Development Board to treat patients of Cerebrospinal Meningitis which has…
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34,499 drug-related cases recorded in 4 years by NDLEA – Report
by Dolapo Adelana The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, between 2012 and 2015, arrested 34,499 persons in connection with drug related offences across the 36 states of the federation…
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6 men cannot hold Tonto Dikeh down when she’s under the influence of alcohol, marijuana – Estranged husband (WATCH)
by Dolapo Adelana Oladunni Churchill, estranged husband of Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh has said she has issues with alcohol and marijuana. Speaking in an interview with Azuka Ojuguiba of Media…
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South Africans burn houses belonging to Nigerians
Angry South Afrsican have burned down at least 15 houses belonging to immigrants, especially Nigerians in Johannesburg. According to Africa Review, the residents are furious that foreigners had made the…
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Kashamu Buruji can be extradited, US court rules
US security agents can arrest Senator Buruji Kashamu for drug trafficking, a US court has ruled. The court rejected Kashamu's appeal to prevent his abduction by US authorities to face…
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NDLEA arrest tricycle driver, trader with drugs at Lagos airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a tricycle driver and a trader for the possession of heroin at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos. In a…
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Teenager arraigned for giving abortion drugs to teenage girlfriend
A teenager Olamilekan Yusuf, was on Tuesday arraigned before an Apapa Magistrates’ Court for allegedly procuring abortion drugs for his 14-year-old girl friend. 19-year-old Yusuf, who resides at Turner Eradiri Str.,…
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NDLEA seizes 5,000kg of cannabis in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) on Friday said it had seized 5,000kg of a substance suspected to be cannabis sativa. The…
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Execution of Nigerian in Singapore regrettable – Abike Dabiri-Erewa
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Mrs Abike Dabiri-Erewa, says the sentencing to death of a Nigerian in Singapore for drug related offences is heartbreaking. In…
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Pharmaceutical society to donate N50m drugs to IDPs
The Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria has said it will donate drugs worth N50m to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country. President of the society, Ahmed Yakasi disclosed this on…
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NDLEA investigating officers for drug-related activities
The National Drug and Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has said it is investigating some of its officers for allegedly aiding drug barons. Chairman of NDLEA, Col. Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah disclosed…
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Tyson Fury voluntarily vacates heavyweight titles
British boxer and World Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has voluntarily vacated his WBO and WBA titles with immediate effect to fully focus on his medical treatment and recovery, the boxer…
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The YNaija Tracklist: ‘Even if the government is selling NLNG on credit, I am not interested in buying’ | I was promised $1000 – Arrested drug trafficker | General Electric plans N46.8bn investment in Nigeria
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. ‘Even if the government is selling NLNG on credit, I am not interested in buying’ | Dangote - YNaija Army arrests suspected Boko…
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Lagos Police arrest man for raping 15-year-old daughter
The Lagos state Police Command has arrested a man for raping his 15-year-old daughter. This is contained in a statement released by the Police via its Twitter account, @PoliceNF_News dedicated…
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NDLEA arrests man with narcotics worth N31m at Lagos airport
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a South African based Nigerian, Abiodun Israel Banjo, for the possession of methamphetamine at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos. In a statement…
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NDLEA arrests 55-year-old female pilgrim with cocaine
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA), has arrested a 55-year-old female pilgrim, Binuyo Basira Iyabo, to Saudi Arabia with cocaine at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In her…
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‘I invested $3,000 in the deal…’ | Woman, 51, arrested with heroin (PHOTO)
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 51-year-old woman in possession of 180 grams of heroin at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. According to the NDLEA…
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Despite N3.87bn allocation in 2016 budget, there are ‘no drugs’ in Aso Rock clinic
State House Medical Centre, which provides medical services to the Presidency and their families, aides, staff of the State House and other entitled public servants, have run out of drugs and other essentials…
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NDLEA discovers drugs warehouses, arrests 5 in Kano
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has discovered five secret warehouses of codeine and Tramadol drugs in Kano State and arrested a Malian and four Nigerians in connection with…
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Inmate collapses after drinking competition, another dupes resident from custody
A rather bizarre situation played out at the Abeokuta Prison, Ogun State when an inmate passed out after a drinking competition involving other prisoners. The inmates had engaged themselves in…
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YMonitor
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy