Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Ikeja, Lagos, have arrested two passengers travelling to Doha on a Qatar Airways flight at the screening point of terminal 2 after they tested positive for ingestion of illicit substances on Friday, 21st June. This was disclosed via…
Dr Joseph Edet, Acting Vice-Chancellor of Arthur Jarvis University (AJU), Cross River, has cautioned students to stay off all forms of drugs and illegal substances as there are detrimental to their well-being. Dr Edet gave the warning while declaring open activities to mark the 2024/2025 students’ week. The Ag. VC emphasised the need for students…
Rumours have been circulating about the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Sir Olu Jacobs, on social media. But, Media Personality and Mental Health and Wellness Advocate, Betty Irabor, has debunked the news, saying Olu Jacobs is alive. Popular Nigerian blog, Gistreel, had earlier reported that Olu Jacobs passed away after battling a protracted illness. The…
Nigerians have taken to social media to celebrate a woman adjudged to be oldest woman on her 111th birthday. The woman, grandmother and great-grandmother known as Daa Eliza, celebrated her 111th birthday today, Sunday, 30th June, and her pictures are making waves on social media. Sharing the pictures, popular Nigerian media brand, Oriental Daily, posted…
As Kenya faces widespread protests against the government’s finance bill, Nigerian leaders would do well to take heed of the warning signs. The proposed bill, which includes a controversial tax increase, has sparked outrage among Kenyans who feel it is insensitive to their economic struggles. The scenario bears striking similarities to Nigeria’s current situation, where…
