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NAFDAC receives seized drugs from Customs
The Nigerian Agency for Food and Administration Control (NAFDAC), says it has received a consignment of smuggled, unregistered and illicit pharmaceutical products seized by the Nigeria Customs Service.
Customs intercepts N1.5bn contraband in Lagos
The Federal Operations Unit, Zone A of Nigeria Customs Service Ikeja said it intercepted contraband goods worth N1.5 billion and arrested four suspects within a three-week operation.
Five arrested for conspiring to steal, sell baby of 16-year-old girl in Lagos
Five suspects – one man and four women – have been arrested by the police in Lagos for allegedly stealing and selling a two-week-old baby of 16-year-old girl for N3 million.
Senate Sets Up 20-Man Committee For National Security Summit
The Senate has constituted a planning committee to organise a high-level summit on national security, aimed at addressing Nigeria’s growing security challenges.
One dead, 2 injured in Lagos early morning crash
One person has been confirmed dead while two others were injured in a multiple road crash that occurred along the Tradefair–Agbara route of Lagos State early Monday morning.
Defence minister throws weight behind NASS’ security summit
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has expressed his readiness to fully participate in the proposed national security summit being planned by members of the National Assembly.
South African Police re-arrests Nigerian Pastor Omotoso
A South African based Nigerian Pastor, Timothy Omotoso, who was recently acquitted of charges of rape, sexual assault was re-arrested by the police on Saturday morning.
Insecurity: Northern Govs, Traditional Rulers Ask NASS To Expedite Action On State Police
The Northern Governors’ Forum and the traditional rulers’ council in the region have reiterated their support for the creation of state police, with a call on the National Assembly to expedite action on the enactment of the legal framework for its take-off.
Lagos man accused of breaking into Lady’s apartment, touching her breast without consent
A 29-year-old Lagos-based businessman, Ahmed Ajibade, has found himself in serious legal trouble after being arrested for allegedly breaking into a woman’s apartment and sexually assaulting her.
IG sets up special police unit for elite protection
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has set up a special unit of the police for the protection of the elite. The unit is called the Special Protection Unit.