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A Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed an application filed by suspended Abba Kyari seeking an order dismissing the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA’s charge against him. Delivering judgement, the presiding Judge, Emeka Nwite, held that the court had the exclusive right and jurisdiction to hear drug-related cases as enshrined in the constitution and the NDLEA Act. Justice Nwite had, on Jan. 18, adjourned for ruling in the application […]

As the World marks Water Day today, a medical Practitioner, Mayor Chikwe, has emphasized on the need for every individual to take water. Chikwe made this known in a telephone interview with Boss Radio News. He highlights the importance of water to the body system. The Practitioner, popularly known as Ogbonge Doctor, speaks on the negative effect of not taking water. Annually March 22 is a day set aside by […]

Nigeria has been ranked as the 95th happiest nation in the world with 4.981 points. The data was released by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network as part of the United Nations’ International Day of Happiness on March 20. The report’s focus is on happiness as measured by life evaluations and emotions, how they have evolved in crisis situations, and how people’s lives have improved where trust, generosity, and supportive social […]

The European Union, EU, has revealed that at least 21 persons have died from electoral violence. EU Chief Observer, Barry Andrews, stated that there was massive voter apathy, mainly because voters’ expectations were not met during the presidential election. Andrews explained that there were records of vote buying in several parts of the country. The Chief commended the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for an improvement in its logistics arrangements, […]

The United Nations has raised concern over the killing of women and children in Kaduna State. A statement signed by its Resident Coordinator for Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, condemned these attacks, which resulted in the deaths of dozens of people, including children. The statement expressed concern that people are still being killed and injured in attacks, stressing that citizens must be protected and be able to live in peace. It called […]

The Federal Government has said food insecurity, malnutrition and climate change are responsible for lower incomes and higher prices of foods in the country. Permanent Secretary, Budget and Planning, Nebolisa Anako, who was represented by the Director, National Monitoring and Evaluation, Zakari Lawani, disclosed this at an ongoing workshop on the development of an implementation strategy for the Nigeria Food Systems Transformation Pathways. Anako stated that the ongoing programme is […]

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved a half-day holiday for workers in the state. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Taiwo Adisa, revealed that workers were expected to close at 12pm, on Friday, ahead of Saturday’s elections. The statement added that only those handling essential duties are expected to remain at their duty posts. It noted that the action became imperative to allow civil […]

Cross River State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, has deployed at least 2,670 personnel across the state ahead of Saturday’s election. The State Commandant, Samuel Fadeyi, said the move was to provide adequate security during the Governorship and House of Assembly elections in the state. Fadeyi noted that the personnel would work in synergy with other security agencies to ensure a hitch-free exercise, adding that […]

Nigeria has rejoined the United Nations peacekeeping operations after pulling out due to the insurgency. A statement issued by the acting Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei, Benjamin Sawyerr, said Nigeria was inducted back into the peacekeeping mission on Wednesday March 15. The statement appreciated the cooperation and collaboration of the local administration and the traditional institutions in forging a peaceful […]