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NYSC gets civilian leadership and new uniform in sweeping reform

Nigeria has approved a sweeping NYSC reform, replacing military with civilian leadership and adding a new uniform, technology-driven operations and a stronger focus on skills.

Open defecation returns to Cross River five years after COVID setback

Open defecation has surged back across Cross River five years after COVID stalled the state's sanitation drive, leaving 90 percent of rural homes without toilets.

Court Orders Abba Kyari to Defend Cocaine Charges in Court

The Federal High Court orders Abba Kyari and his co-defendants to defend cocaine trafficking charges after rejecting their no-case submission.

Navy Arrests 27 Suspected Drug Peddlers in Lagos Raid

KEY POINTS Nigerian Navy arrests 27 suspected drug peddlers (24 males, 3 females) in...

NDLEA Nabs Brothers with Cocaine Hidden in Suitcases at Lagos Airport

KEY POINTS Two brothers were arrested at Lagos airport with 5kg of cocaine hidden...

State Teaching Jobs: Kwara Shortlists 1,800 Candidates

Kwara shortlists 1,800 for teaching jobs across 16 LGAs, requiring drug tests, medical certificates, and a six-year non-transfer bond.

NDLEA Arrests Businessman with 81 Cocaine Pellets in Stomach

Key Points NDLEA arrested 59-year-old Chijioke Igbokwe at Lagos airport after recovering 81 cocaine...

Urging Tinubu to declare emergency on drug abuse, NDLEA

Marwa, NDLEA Chair, appeals for Tinubu to declare a drug abuse emergency over latest worrying trends.

Tinubu Supports NDLEA in Drug Fight, Highlights Prevention Efforts

President Tinubu supports NDLEA's drug fight, emphasizing prevention. NDLEA reports 52,901 arrests and 9,000 convictions as progress in combating drug abuse.

Nigerian Drug Bust Nets Traffickers, NDLEA Rejects Bribe Attempt

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of Nigeria has had a busy week,...

Nigerian Football League Teams Up with Anti-Drug Agency

Nigeria's top football league, the NPFL, has announced a collaboration with the National Drug...

Female Bandits’ Drug Supplier Busted, Colorado Shipment Seized

  The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made a series of arrests and...

NDLEA Cracks Down on Drug Traffickers in Abuja, Seizes N80m Worth of Drugs

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intensified its efforts to combat drug...

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NYSC gets civilian leadership and new uniform in sweeping reform

Nigeria has approved a sweeping NYSC reform, replacing military with civilian leadership and adding a new uniform, technology-driven operations and a stronger focus on skills.

Open defecation returns to Cross River five years after COVID setback

Open defecation has surged back across Cross River five years after COVID stalled the state's sanitation drive, leaving 90 percent of rural homes without toilets.

Boko Haram disguised as soldiers to abduct Borno NECO candidates, source says

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists in soldier and Forest Guard uniforms abducted NECO candidates and a teacher in Lassa, Borno, minutes after troops left their post.

Army declares 104 soldiers missing after Boko Haram attack on Borno base

More than 104 Nigerian soldiers have been unaccounted for since a June 5 attack on their Borno base, and the Army now calls them deserters.