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Oyo, Osun Customs intercept fake drugs worth N596m 

The Nigeria Customs Service Oyo/Osun Area Command has intercepted a large consignment of counterfeit drugs with a duty-paid value of N596,856,500. The seized drugs include Analgin Injection, Amoxicillin Capsules (500mg), Buscomac Tablets (10mg), Chloramphenicol Tablets (BP 250mg), and Pentazocine Injection (30mg), among others, which were concealed in sacks and cartons and seized in Iwere Ile,...
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VIDEO: VeryDarkMan apologises for using police uniform

Social media personality Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has apologised to the Nigeria Police Force following the release of a viral video in which he wore a costume resembling a police uniform and introduced himself as the “CSP of the Online Division.” In a video and statement shared on his Instagram account on Wednesday,...
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Medvedev loses to Popyrin at Paris Masters

Daniil Medvedev is still searching for his first ATP tournament victory this year after the world number five lost to Australia’s Alexei Popyrin for the first time in his career at the Paris Masters on Wednesday. Medvedev won the Paris title in 2020 but has not found the indoor tournament to his liking in recent...
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Stakeholders call for integrated HIV response

Stakeholders on Wednesday called for an integrated and unified HIV response in the country. They also urged the government at all levels to harness the power of data and innovation to bridge equity gaps in HIV management. Speaking at the CDC Nigeria’s fifth biannual stakeholders engagement meeting, themed, “Strategic pivoting towards programme simplification and sustainable...
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Dubois vs Joshua talks stall as IBF steps in

British heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois may defend his IBF world title against compatriot Fabio Wardley after rematch negotiations with Anthony Joshua hit a snag. Dubois, who claimed the vacant belt following Oleksandr Usyk’s relinquishment earlier this year, secured a stunning fifth-round knockout victory over Joshua at Wembley Stadium in September. IBF president Daryl Peoples has...
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Zamfara gov unveils Edo health facility, hails Obaseki

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on Wednesday, commended the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, for his transformative vision and commitment to improving Edo State’s health sector. Lawal offered this commendation as the guest of honour at the commissioning, matriculation, and 60th anniversary of the Edo College of Health Sciences and Technology, held in Benin City....
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Tinubu pledges security for Northern farmers as harvest season nears

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday assured lawmakers from Kebbi State that his administration will bolster security measures to protect lives and property in the north. Senators representing Kebbi State disclosed this to State House Correspondents after a thank-you visit to the President at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. Senator Adamu Aliero, representing Kebbi Central, noted...
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JUST IN: NSIB recovers one more body from Atlantic Ocean

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau said it has recovered a decomposing body from the Atlantic Ocean in a search for the remaining four bodies of the persons aboard during the unfortunate helicopter crash last Thursday. Although the NSIB said the body was yet to be identified as it requires specialised handling due to its decomposed...
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Anambra to spend over N65bn on road projects

The Anambra State Government has awarded the contract for various road constructions across the state as part of efforts to boost the state’s infrastructure development. This was disclosed during the 33rd Anambra State Executive Council meeting held on Tuesday. The council approved several key infrastructure projects, including the dualisation and construction of an 18.6 km...
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