NDLEA To Go After Supermarkets, Confectionaries Selling Cannabis Cookies, Others – Marwa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned owners/operators of supermarkets and confectionaries to rid their stores of cannabis cookies, biscuits and other products laced with illicit substances. NDLEA Chairman/ Chief Executive, Brig. General Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd) gave the warning on Friday while receiving a further briefing on follow-up operations from the Commander, […]
40-50 Suspects Arrested In Imo After Gunmens’ Invasion-Governor
Following the attacks on the headquarters of the Nigerian Correctional Service and the Nigeria Police in Imo State, Governor Hope Uzodinma said about 50 suspects have been arrested. Gunmen had invaded the two public facilities on April 5, razing down the institutions and freeing over 1,800 inmates. During the attack, one person suspected to be […]
Nigeria: Presidency Defends Comms Minister Pantami, Says ICT Companies Seeking To ‘Cancel’ Him
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari says the public discourse around his Communications Minister, Isa Pantami is a “cancel campaign” instigated by Information and Communications Technology (ICT) companies who seek his removal. President Buhari on Thursday also said that the ICT companies seeking the removal of his appointee are only interested in what they will profit should […]
New York: Mom In Custody After 6-week-old Twins Found Dead In NYCHA Building
Two babies were found dead inside a New York City Housing Authority building in Queens Thursday. Authorities say a relative that had grown concerned after speaking with their mother called 911 and asked for a wellness check. The relative worried about the safety of the twins after she had not seen the babies since they […]
SpaceX Launches 3rd Crew In Under Year, Fly On Reused Rocket
SpaceX launched four astronauts toward orbit Friday using a recycled rocket and capsule, the third crew flight in less than a year for Elon Musk’s rapidly expanding company. The astronauts from the U.S., Japan and France should reach the International Space Station early Saturday morning, following a 23-hour ride in the same Dragon capsule used […]
Rival Cult Clash In Port Harcourt Leaves Three Dead
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed that three persons were shot dead by unknown gunmen due to rival cult clashes in Diobu axis Port Harcourt. Spokesperson of the Command, SP Nnamdi Omoni in a statement said there was a clash between two rival cult groups on Thursday. “In the receipt of the distress call, […]
Sanity Returns To Kano Prison After Inmates Protest
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) says normalcy has been restored to the Kurmawa Custodial facility in Kano metropolis following a violent protest staged by the inmates on Thursday. The Public Relations Officer, NCoS Kano State Command, DSC Musbahu Kofar-Nasarawa, confirmed the development to newsmen on Friday in Kano. It was gathered that the inmates rioted […]
Daunte Wright Funeral Planned For Thursday After Mourners Attend Wednesday Viewing
Daunte Wright’s funeral is scheduled for Thursday at a church in Minneapolis, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed by a police officer in nearby Brooklyn Center. The Rev. Al Sharpton is set to deliver the eulogy during the funeral, which will be held at Shiloh Temple International Ministries and is set to begin at […]
16-year-old Girl Fatally Shot By Police In Ohio
The victim was identified late Tuesday as Ma’Khia Bryant. She was taken to the hospital in critical condition and pronounced dead just before 5:30 p.m. The Franklin County Children Services said Bryant was a foster child under its care. Interim Police Chief Michael Woods identified the officer who shot Bryant as Nicholas Reardon during a […]
Earth Day 2021: Facts, History About First Earth Day
Thursday marks the 41st Earth Day. The annual event, which always falls on April 22, is the world’s largest environmental movement, according to AccuWeather. It was started in 1970 after 3 million gallons of oil spilled off the coast of California the year before. The purpose, to increase awareness of the impact humans have on […]
