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       As efforts to fight drug abuse in Nigeria hit to gear, the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) is set to constitute a Codeine Control and Other Related Matters Working Group (CCRWG). This is coming barely two weeks after the Senate, led by its President, Dr Bukola Saraki, held a Roundtable on Drug Abuse in Kano. The Roundtable which was held with the Pharmacists Council, NGOs, State Governments and Traditional Rulers, sought to proffer solutions to the menace of drug abuse that is fast claiming many youths in Nigeria. At the roundtable, Saraki who expressed grave sadness at how youths, including young girls and nursing mothers were held by the clutches of drugs, vowed to go after importers and distributors in a bid to curb abuse of codeine and other substances.. It is in a similar vein that the Pharmacists Council is set to constitute a group that will control the distribution of codeine in Nigeria. (Codeine is a narcotic pain-reliever and cough suppressant simi

    Senate President wrote on his social few hours ago that '' Congratulations to Senator Yahaya Abubakar Abdullahi (OON) on the occasion of his turbaning as the Mallamawan Kabi by the Emir of Argungu, HRH Alhaji Sama'ila Muhammadu Mera (CON)''.

       The Buhari administration is committed to promoting the establishment of privately financed modular refineries so as to increase local refining capacity, create jobs, ensure peace and stability in the Niger delta region, according to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. The initiative which featured prominently in recent talks between the Federal Government and the oil-producing areas, as represented by PANDEF, will also reposition the petroleum industry and ensure self-sufficiency of petroleum products, while serving as a disincentive for illegal refineries and oil pollution. At an end-of-the-year review meeting of the Niger Delta Inter-Ministerial Committee at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, before the holidays, Prof. Osinbajo noted that the Federal Government, in line with its Niger Delta New Vision, is targeting measurable objectives in its efforts towards implementing development projects in the region. The December 22 meeting received a report that 38 licensed pri

     Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday expressed optimism that 2018 holds great promises for Lagos and Lagosians, assuring that the State will record landmark achievements in major sectors of the economy in the New Year. Governor Ambode, in his New Year message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, said that while the outgoing year witnessed a massive leap in terms of infrastructural development in the State, some of the reforms in key sectors of the economy will take full flight from the beginning of 2018. ‘We have good reason to be very optimistic about what 2018 holds in stock for our State and every Lagosian. The commencement and realisation of some of our reform programmes especially in the Public Transport, Environment, Tourism and Health sectors will transform the landscape of the State and improve the quality of lives of all Lagosians,” he said. Governor Ambode said his administration will not rest on its oars, but will continue to

      The Guards Brigade Nigerian Army today Saturday 30th December 2017, completed its 2017 Training Year with the ascension of the famous Aso Rock in Abuja. The ascension was aimed at testing the physical fitness, endurance and rock climbing skills of the officers and soldiers of Guards Brigade, Nigerian Army. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General TY Buratai, was the Special Gue st of Honour at the occasion. Typical of him, he also climbed the rock along with the officers and soldiers of the formation, as well as some Principal Staff Officers and Directors from the Army Headquarters that accompanied him. Today’s ascend on the Aso Rock is historic for many reasons; this is the first time any military officer senior to Commander Guards Brigade would ascend the rock which is over 34,000 feet above sea level. The ascension by the Chief of Army Staff and the Principal Staff Officers that accompanied him has confirmed that. Similarly, Lieutenant General TY Buratai has set reco

       The Nigerian Army has noted with great concern about an allegation of complacency and extortion against soldiers by someone with twitter handle called “Danborno” on Social Media, in which he alleged long queues of trucks along Maiduguri-Gamboru Ngala road, Borno State He also alleged that each truck owner pays the sum of N300,000.00 k to soldiers for escorting them. Consequent upon this, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General TY Buratai has ordered for immediate investigation over these allegations. The Nigerian Army as a professional military institution thrives on discipline, selflessness and dedication to duty and operates within the confines of the laws, Code of Conduct and Rules of Engagement. It would not tolerate any act of misdemeanour by any of its personnel. Similarly, we encourage members of the public to take advantage of our toll free telephone number 193 to report any observed lapses or allegation against any officer or soldier. We would like to also

     According to a facebook user,who posted this gruesome photos yesterday with the caption '' This Chief custom officer in Nigeria died this morning from the pains of hot oil his wife poured on him as he was in the toilet. She was suspecting her husband of infidelity, and decided to kill him with hot oil. Share this post to condemn domestic violence whether perpetrated by a man or woman''.Another source claimed that '' "This Chief custom officer died today {saturday 30th} from the pains of hot oil his wife poured on him as he was in the toilet. According to our reporter, this happened on 24th December 2017, the man died 5 days after. She was suspecting her husband of infidelity, and decided to kill him with hot oil''.More photos below.

       CRASH REPORT   FROM RS2.24 OGERE UNIT COMMAND ON 31/12/2017 ALONG IBADAN / LAGOS BY WAZOBIA No of People involved :18(9Male,3Female, 6Male children ) People injured:13(6Make,2Female,5msle children. Pple killed:5(3M,1,1MC) Nature: FATAL Type:MULTIPLE Causes: DGD, SPV Action taken: The injured victims have been taken to OSUTH, Sagamu and Vitory Hospital, Ogere for medical attention, while the dead were deposited at Ipara mortuary.One more photo below.