Tag: Drug
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NDLEA arrests Lagos Ex-LG boss with cocaine, 145m on his trip to London
A former Vice Chairman of Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area, Asekun Kehinde Sakiru, has been arrested with cocaine. He was nabbed by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos, the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi, confirmed on Wednesday via a…
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Four men nabbed for drugging, gang-raping 13-yr-old girl in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Government has confirmed arrest of four men, who allegedly drugged and gang-raped a 13-year-old girl. The state’s Ministry of Human Services and Social Development which disclosed this said, the victim was later dumped underneath a parked vehicle near her home. The Ministry on its official Twitter handle narrated that, the victim was…
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NAFDAC clears air on discovery, approval of COVID-19 drugs, vaccines in Nigeria
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has not approved any drug or vaccine for the treatment of COVID-19. The Director General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, said in a statement on Saturday that NAFDAC had not granted approval for any vaccine for the treatment and cure of…
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China announces new drug to treat coronavirus infections
There seems to be light at the end of the tunnel for the world and China in particular over the recent Coronavirus disease, COVID-19 outbreak. According to Reuters, China has approved the use of the anti-inflammation drug Actemra, manufactured by Swiss drug maker Roche, to deal with complications among those infected with the novel coronavirus.…
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BREAKING: Nigerian freed of drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia
Nigerian, Ibrahim Ibrahim, has been freed in Saudi Arabia of drug trafficking after 3 years in detention.
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Justin Bieber opens up on extent of past drug use
Justin Bieber, a Canadian singer, has shared a deeper insight into his earlier struggles with drug and fame, ahead of the official release of ‘Changes,’ his forthcoming album. Bieber had previously broken silence about his drug addiction in an Instagram post he dropped in September 2019. But in the final episode of ‘The Dark Season,’…
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Cocaine, opiods, guns found inside Lil Wayne’s jet
US Federal agents reportedly found cocaine, opioids and guns inside the private jet owned by Rapper Lil Wayne. The Sun Sentinel reported that charges could be filed against the singer. Miami Herald also reported that drugs and guns were found inside the plane. Lil Wayne flew into Miami on Monday aboard his Gulfstream G-V that…
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#FreeZainab: Nigerians protest as Saudi Arabian Govt detains student for drug trafficking
With #FreeZainab campaign – Nigerians have taken to social media to protest the illegal detention of Zainab Aliyu, a student detained in Saudi Arabia for drug trafficking. Zainab, a student of Maitama Sule University, Kano, was arrested after a banned drug, tramadol, was found in her bag. She claimed it was planted in her luggage…
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NAFDAC intensifies search for drugs made from human flesh
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has deployed its officials to all ports and select markets to check for some drugs imported from China which are suspected to have been made from the flesh of babies or foetuses. The Director-General of NAFDAC, Prof. Moji Adeyeye, said this in a statement…
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Nigerian prophet arrested in Zambia for drug trafficking
Zambian authorities have arrested a Nigerian pastor for allegedly trafficking 26.29 kilogram of ephedrine, a medication and stimulant drug, a spokesperson said on Thursday. Prophet Isaac Amata, 42, is known for having predicted that President Edgar Lungu will win Zambia’s 2016 general elections. He was arrested by anti-drug officers on Wednesday upon arrival at the…