Drugged cakes, cocaine seized by NDLEA in Jos

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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have raided some eateries in Jos, the Plateau State capital, where freshly baked cakes made with cannabis sativa were recovered in addition to 48.726 kilogrammes of assorted psychotropic substances. Some of the drug joints raided include KNL Lounge, located on the Lamingo Road and another branch on the Mining Quarters, Rantya Low-Cost Estate, as well as Tuscany Lounge, on the Azaki Ave, all within Jos. Beside the narcotic cakes called ‘brownie’ recovered from the three eateries, psychotropic substances also seized from…

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Biden to allow up to 62,500 refugees into US after criticism

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United States President, Joe Biden, announced Monday, after coming under fierce criticism, that he was raising the maximum number of refugees allowed into the United States this year to 62,500 — up from the 15,000 cap imposed by his predecessor Donald Trump. The change follows backlash from allies over Biden’s earlier decision to keep the Trump-era limits — a politically costly moment of confusion that stood out in a White House notable for its iron discipline in its first three months. “This erases the historically low number set by the…

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Kidnapping: Abductors threaten to kill remaining Greenfield varsity students

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The masterminds of the Greenfield University, Kaduna abduction have threatened to kill the remaining 17 students if they do not get their N100 million ransom today. Twenty-two undergraduates were seized from campus almost two weeks ago by unknown gunmen. Five of them have since been eliminated by the captors. In an interview, the leader of the team, Sani Idris Jalingo (also known as Baleri), handed down the threat in a recorded audio clip that lasted for three minute. He explained that affected parents had paid N55 million which they allegedly…

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Bill and Melinda Gates set to divorce

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Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft and his wife and fellow philanthropist Melinda announced on Monday they are divorcing after a 27-year marriage. One of the world’s wealthiest couples — with a joint fortune estimated at $130 billion — the Gates have channeled billions into charitable work around the globe via their hugely influential foundation. In announcing their split on Twitter, the couple said they would continue their joint work on the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which funds programs in global health, gender equality, education and other causes. “After a…

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FirstBank’s Firstmonie agents hit 100,000 – creates positive impact for communities

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If you live in Lagos, Abuja or Port Harcourt, or you reside in any of the other state capitals, you probably take for granted that you actually live in the better of the two worlds that make up Nigeria when it comes to banking. Take Lagos, for example, you would find a bank in almost any corner you turn. You have many streets in business or commercial areas in the city that are lined up by nothing but banks in all their glory and magnificence. If a count is taken,…

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Re-appointed NTDC boss accelerates domestic tourism growth

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pp Mr. Folorunsho Coker, Director General (DG) of the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC), says he is committed to accelerating domestic tourism growth and fostering socio-economic development in Nigeria through the tourism value chain. Coker, who was recently re-appointed as DG, NTDC by Mr. President, expressed this commitment in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja. Born in July 1965, Coker was first appointed to the position in March 2017. He sees his reappointment as another opportunity to collaborate with critical stakeholders in the…

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FirstBank’s unveils new Board of Directors

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We refer to the Central Bank of Nigeria Limited (CBN) pronouncement on the reconstitution of the Board of Directors of First Bank of Nigeria Limited. Further to the press conference held by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele CON on Thursday, 29 April 2021, the Boards of FBN Holdings Plc and First Bank of Nigeria Limited were dissolved and reconstituted, pursuant to its power under Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA) 2020. The Board of Directors of First Bank of Nigeria Limited is now…

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FirstBank’s new corporate website simplifies banking

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Raheem Akingbolu reviews the new FirstBank’s corporate website and reckons that it would go a long way in strengthening the ability of the bank’s patrons and other potential customers in addressing basic banking operations. Outside the physical identity of any brand, the most accessible door into operations of a company in today’s market is perhaps the website. With digital technology taking the lead in today’s business environment, website has swiftly become the virtual meeting point for sellers and buyers. As a result of the fact that website can make or…

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Hotelier, wife shot dead by gunmen

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An hotelier, Kehinde Ibidunni who operates Progress Hotel at Ketu-Oriyomi axis in Atan-Ota, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, and his wife, Elizabeth were shot dead at about 3a.m on April 27th at their residence, situated at No. 15, Tella Ojo Crescent, Atan-Ota. Kehinde, aged 63- year-old man and his 54-year-old wife were reportedly shot dead by the gunmen after breaking into their residence in the early hours of Tuesday. It was gathered that, the hoodlums stormed the couple’s residence and forced their way into the house through a…

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Four burnt to death at illegal oil refinery site

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Four persons were reported to have died as fire engulfed an illegal crude oil refining site at the Rumuji-Ibaa river in Emuoha Local Government area of Rivers State. Report says that seven others sustained serious degree burns. An eyewitness says, residents of the area woke up to see the huge flame on the river, while a thick black smoke billowing into the atmosphere. “The fire was even entering the bush,” Okoro. “When the fire came down we saw a boat on fire. The people that were inside, no one was…

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