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Buhari hails NDLEA over seizure of ‘cocaine worth N194bn’

Buhari and Marwa President Muhammadu Buhari has commended Buba Marwa, chairman of the National Drug law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), over the agency’s recent “cocaine bust” in Lagos. Earlier on Monday, the agency had said its operatives, in what “appears to be the biggest singular cocaine seizure”, seized an estimated N194 …

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Court sacks Taraba APC governorship candidate

Emmanuel Bwacha A Federal High Court sitting in Jalingo, Taraba State, has sacked Emmanuel Bwacha as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the 2023 election. The court’s decision comes after David Sabo Kente, one of the aspirants, filed a suit against his candidature. Delivering judgment on Tuesday, Simon …

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UNGA77: Sanusi advocates women empowerment, girls’ education

UNGA77: Muhammad Sanusi II seeks inclusivity, gender representation in govt Muhammadu Sanusi II Muhammad Sanusi II, the 14th Emir of Kano, has advocated for scaling up of girls’ education and women empowerment in sub-Saharan Africa. He called for deliberate policy change that would cater for marginalized groups in government institutions …

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Osinbajo to attend Queen Elizabeth’s funeral in London

Osinbajo Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Saturday depart Abuja for London to represent Nigeria at a number of events on Sunday and Monday, including the State funeral for Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. “Prof. Osinbajo departs Abuja today and will join members of the Royal Family, world …

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