A major drug cartel behind the production and distribution of deadly psychoactive substance, methamphetamine, popularly called ‘mkpuru mmiri’, has been taken down by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), following the arrest of the leader of the syndicate, 42-year-old Joachin Mbonu. A statement by Director, Media & Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on Tuesday,…
A constitutional amendment bill to improve women’s representation in parliament through the introduction of special seats, has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. The lawmakers were on Tuesday divided on the bill. While some wholly supported it, others called for critical observation, as they drew attention to the provision of the constitution that…
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has announced a voluntary 40% reduction in his salary,” a statement on the Liberian Government website read. Boakai said the move reflects his resolve to lead by example in strengthening accountability. “In addition to his own salary reduction, the President has pledged to empower the Civil Service Agency (CSA) to…
The FCT police command on Tuesday handed over the man who tried to commit suicide Shuaibu Yushau to the Social Development Secretariat (SDS) for mental assessment and evaluation Yushau had attempted to take his life by climbing a high broadband mast at ASO Radio in Katampe, Abuja. A statement signed by Police Public Relations Officer,…
Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU), on Tuesday, staged nationwide protests within campuses of public universities to demand the immediate release of their withheld salaries. The aggrieved workers had several inscriptions on their placards as they marched around the university…
Manchester United second bid for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite thought to be in the region of £45m plus £5m in add-ons is expected to be rejected by the Premier League Club. United will then have to decide if they will go back in with an improved offer. Everton had turned down a first bid from…
Former Wales International Craig Bellamy has been appointed as the new Wales manager having agreed a four-year deal until 2028. The 44-year-old succeeds former team-mate Robert Page, who was sacked in June. Bellamy who played for Manchester City, won 78 Wales caps and captained the side between 2007-2010. “It’s an incredible honour for me to…
The National Assembly is set to introduce a bill that will impose death penalty on individuals found guilty of vandalizing national assets. Senator Adamu Aliero, a former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and current Senator representing Kebbi State, revealed this in a recent interview with journalists. The proposed bill aims to address the…
Former Manchester City player Craig Bellamy is set to be named the new Wales manager. The 44-year-old has emerged as the Football Association of Wales (FAW’s) first choice to replace Rob Page, who was sacked last month. Bellamy is currently at Burnley, where he had been acting head coach before Scott Parker’s appointment last week….
English Premier League side Manchester United have increased their offer for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite. The Toffees rejected a £35m bid from United for the England international last month. It is understood the revised offer is about £45m, with the possibility of additional payments should set targets be met. Branthwaite has impressed as a left-sided…
