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NDLEA operatives of the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation, DOGI, attached to courier companies in Lagos have intercepted various quantities of Dextromethorphan mixed with heroin; Methamphetamine; Dimethyl Sulfone and Cannabis concealed in different objects going to Europe.   While 272 grams of dextromethorphan mixed with heroin going to Greece …

Juan Carlos Varela Rodriguez has been accused of participation in the Odebrecht scandal, swapping bribes for contracts. The United States has banned former Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela Rodriguez from entering the country “due to his involvement in significant corruption” while in office. The announcement, made by Secretary of State …

An interim order has been issued by a federal high court in Kano state, restraining the Kano Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) and the police from arresting former Governor of the state, Abdullahi Ganduje.    The PCACC had invited Ganduje for questioning next week after initiating moves to prosecute …

“I want to make the most of my time, even in prison, and this training should help me find a job later,” said Denny, 31, who has just over two years left of a five-year prison sentence. “Of course, I knew how to make a coffee before, but here I …

Justice Hamza Muazu of a Federal Capital Territory High Court has issued an order restraining the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure; National Secretary, Farouk Ibrahim and two others from parading themselves as national officers of the party.   The judge issued the restraining order while ruling in …

The Federal Government has approved 173 digital lending applications to operate in Nigeria. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has given conditional authorisations to 54 loan applications while 119 got full approvals. The move by the FCCPC comes after years of harassment and cyber bullying that some loan …

There’s a lot to love about Glasgow – grand buildings drenched in history, a vibrant arts scene, locally sourced food and unique shopping – it definitely ticks all the “short break” boxes. It may not be the capital, but Glasgow is the beating heart of Scotland, with the friendliest people …

Justice Eneojo Eneche of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, has stopped the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), President Muhammadu Buhari and 27 commercial banks from suspending or interfering with the currency redesign end date of February 10, or issuing any directive contrary to the said date.   In …

President Buhari has barred government officials from using private emails for official purposes.     According to a statement released by presidential aide, Femi Adesina, the President stated this at the State House, Abuja on Thursday, February 2, when he unveiled and launched two new policies developed by the Ministry …

Sitting inside her holiday rental, Zoe Fletcher lounged on the sofa, waiting for her friends to arrive. Every year, the 48-year-old from Nottinghamshire books a weekend getaway for herself and seven pals. Having “reached the age where we all like our own bedroom”, she found the Water Mill, a Grade …