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To combat counterfeit drugs, Governor Soludo unveils a plan to establish a centralized wholesale drug center in Anambra.

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As part of his efforts to standardize the drug market and eradicate fake and counterfeit drugs, Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has announced plans to construct a coordinated wholesale drug center in Oba, Idemili South LGA. The relocated and standardized Ogbo ogwu market, Onitsha's arguably largest open drug market, will be housed in the new center. "As a government, we are already building a coordinated wholesale drug centre in Oba, Idemili South LGA, that will accommodate the new and standardised Ogbo ogwu market. This is our own contribution to ending the current chaotic market environment where fake and counterfeit drugs thrive. "Onitsha remains the largest trading hub in Africa, we will further expand this status to a more befitting height," he said. Onitsha's Ogbo ogwu and adjoining market were visited by Soludo, who learned that the nearby plumbing materials market had been shut down because of shops selling illegal drugs. The governor ordered an ex...
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Kano police arrest 16 suspected kidnappers, armed robbers and 24-year-old man who faked own kidnap and demanded N600k ransom from his family

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  The State Magistrate of Police, CP Hussaini Gumel, who unveiled this during a press instructions on Thursday, December 28, 2023, said the order likewise captured a 24-year-elderly person, who faked his hijack and requested N600, 000 payoff from his loved ones. "Following a report of seizing by one Yusuf Isah, 'm', of PRP Transport Stop Kano on 18/12/2023 at around 0800, who said his sibling, Usman Nasiru, matured 24 years, 'm', of a similar location, ventured out from home and didn't return until on 19/12/2023 when there was a subsequent meet-ups call got by Hajiya Suwaiba Yusha'u, the mother of Usman Nasiru, from the alleged casualty guaranteeing that he was hijacked and a payoff of 600,000 (N600,000:00) was requested for his delivery," the CP said. "On receipt of the report, groups of agents from the Counter seizing unit of the order took care of business and safeguarded the person in question. Further examination uncovered that the casualty c...
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Show others how its done, upscale endeavors in handling uncertainty - Matawalle charges recently advanced Armed force officials

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The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has charged recently advanced senior officials of the Nigerian Armed force to show praiseworthy authority and strengthen endeavors in the battle against frailty, particularly in the North West and other disturbed aspects of the country. Significant General Onyema Nwachukwu, Chief, Armed force Advertising, in a proclamation said the Minister gave the charge at the induction service of 47 recently elevated Brigadier Commanders to the position of Significant General at the Military Base camp Order Officials' Wreck 1, Asokoro, Abuja. As per the assertion, the minister noted that their advancement was a demonstration of their boldness, commitment to obligation and difficult work, adding that it is a compensation for constancy, proficient lead and sacrificial penances. He featured the requirement for the recently elevated senior officials to show others how its done, move their subordinates and team up with other security organizatio...
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Stop oil theft, naval chief tells promoted officers

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  The Head of Maritime Staff, Bad habit Naval commander Emmanuel Ogalla, has approached the recently elevated maritime senior officials to strengthen endeavors towards controling oil burglary and other sea wrongdoings in the country. Ogalla advised them that other than commitment in the oceanic climate, the Naval force was likewise associated with counter-psychological oppression activities in the North-East and North-West, asking them to do everything they can for free the nation of guiltiness. Ogalla gave the charge on Thursday, 28th December in Abuja during the beautification function of the advanced officials. The PUNCH reports that six officials were enhanced with the position of Commodore, four with Chief position, and 16 with Administrator rank. Ogalla, who was addressed by the Head of Strategy and Plans, Back Naval commander Joseph Akpan, asked the officials not to underestimate their advancements. He said, "As I referenced, at this promising time throughout the entire exi...
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Female Student Who Attempted Suicide Is Alive And Responding To Treatment — YABATECH

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  The Deputy Registrar, Yaba College of Technology, YABATECH, Joe Ejiofor, says that the ND1 Marketing student of the institution who attempted   suicide is alive and responding well to treatment. It was gathered that the 18-year-old student identified as Destiny, was allegedly caught for examination malpractice on Wednesday February 8, during the institution's ongoing second-semester examination.  The student, who was also said to have just been dumped by her boyfriend, allegedly slipped into depression, went to her hostel and drank the insecticide suspected to be sniper.  One of her roommates who saw her drinking the substance ran out and raised the alarm. Mr. Ejiofor, also Head of Public Relations of YABATECH, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Friday, February 10, that the college management led by Ag Rector, Uduak Inyang-Udoh, Dean of Students and Tunji Balogun visited and confirmed her state. Mr. Ejiofor said that although the young girl drank some chemical sub...
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Benin Republic, Niger enjoy smuggled fuel as Nigerians keep vigil at petrol stations

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While numerous Nigerians are keeping vigil at filling stations to fuel their vehicles, drivers in the adjoining nations of Benin Republic and Niger are getting a charge out of fuel snuck from Nigeria, a Saturday PUNCH examination has shown. Our journalists, who visited the two nations found that the snuck petroleum was being sold by dark advertisers, whose rates were less expensive than those working in filling stations. Discoveries show that drivers frequently belittle the dark advertisers on the grounds that their rates are less expensive than the people who purchase from the filling stations. Saturday PUNCH accumulated the higher worth of cefas (CFA) to naira made the Nigerian snuck fuel alluring to residents of the two nations. Nigeria is seeing the fifth significant fuel emergency since President Bola Tinubu accepted office on May 29, 2023, following his expulsion of the fuel appropriation. The evacuation prompted a sharp ascent in fuel costs, causing alarm purchasing, far and wid...
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Nigeria's president warns youth not to join 'sinister' protests

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  Nigeria's President gBola Tinubu has asked youngsters not to join cross country cost for many everyday items fights anticipated one week from now, saying they are crafted by "evil" individuals "promoting" on the country's financial misfortunes. Coordinators are said to have attracted motivation from occasions Kenya. Dissidents in the East African country are presently approaching President William Ruto to leave in the wake of winning key requests - including the rejecting of arranged charge rises and the excusal of practically the whole bureau. Nigeria's last mass show was quite a while back, against a castigated police unit blamed for extra-legal killings. The #EndSARS development accomplished its point of disbanding the power however was met with a fierce crackdown wherein many nonconformists were killed. As shows anticipated 1 August in Nigeria move closer, President Tinubu has encouraged coordinators to drop their arrangements. "Benefiting fro...
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