NDLEA DISMANTLES ABUJA DRUG BUNKS, ARRESTS 132, RECOVERS 220KG ILLICIT SUBSTANCES. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 NDLEA dismantles Abuja drug bunks, arrests 132, recovers 220kg illicit substances  -Marwa hails operation, vows to sustain crackdown in FCT, other states  In a non-stop two-week offensive action against traffickers and dealers, operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have successfully dismantled several drug joints and bunks within and around the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja where a total of 132 suspects were arrested and 220 kilograms of assorted illicit substances recovered. The wel-coordinated raids jointly conducted by the Agency's Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) and the FCT Strategic Command from llth to 25th April 2026 were launched to dismantle illicit drug hubs contributing to substance abuse, trafficking, and associated criminal activities in the capital city after weeks of intelligence and surveillance across all identified hotspots. Areas where notorious drug joints were raided, dismantled and suspects...

NIGERIAN DOCTORS ARE ADVOCATING FOR A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN THE COUNTRY'S RETIREMENT POLICY. (PHOTO).


 Nigerian doctors are advocating for a significant change in the country's retirement policy.

 In a recent memo submitted to the Federal Executive Council (FEC), the doctors' association is demanding that the retirement age for medical professionals be increased to 70 years.


This proposed change is aimed at retaining experienced doctors in the healthcare system, addressing the shortage of medical professionals, and improving the overall quality of healthcare services in Nigeria.


According to the doctors, the current retirement age of 60 years is no longer tenable, given the increasing demand for healthcare services and the need for experienced professionals to mentor younger doctors. By increasing the retirement age to 70, the doctors believe that the country can tap into their wealth of experience and expertise.


"The current retirement age of 60 years is too early for doctors, considering the years of training and experience we acquire," said one doctor. "By the time we reach 60, we are just getting to the peak of our careers. Increasing the retirement age to 70 will allow us to continue contributing to the healthcare system and mentoring younger doctors."


The doctors' association also argued that the proposed change will align Nigeria's retirement policy with international best practices. In many countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, doctors are allowed to practice well into their 60s and 70s.


While the proposal is still pending approval by the FEC, it has generated significant debate within the medical community. Some have expressed concerns about the potential impact on younger doctors seeking employment opportunities, while others have argued that the change will improve patient care and outcomes.

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