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Odibo Victory The Lagos State Government has commenced the removal of illegal squatters and shanties along the Orile–Okokomaiko section of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. This was disclosed in a repost by the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, Mr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, on his X handle, on Monday. According to the repost, the operation is being carried out by a joint enforcement team to restore order along the busy transport corridor. It stated that the exercise targets makeshift structures erected on the expressway median and other unauthorized locations. The enforcement team is also clearing the affected…

Agency Report The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kaduna Command, says it seized 12,724kg of assorted illicit drugs and psychotropic substances and arrested 1,107 suspects between June 2025 and June 2026. The State Commander of NDLEA in Kaduna, CN Maijama’a Muhammad, disclosed this on Monday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna. Muhammad said the seizures reflected the command’s sustained commitment to disrupting drug supply networks and preventing harmful substances from reaching communities. According to him, the seized drugs comprised 9,091.974kg of cannabis sativa, 0.004kg of heroin, 0.315kg of cocaine, 2.949kg of methamphetamine, 301.852kg…

Odibo Victory The Kaduna State Police Command has, on Monday, arrested a couple over alleged involvement in death of a teenage boy in Kaduna. The incident took place in the Kurmin-Mashi area of Kaduna metropolis. This is was confirmed by the spokesman of the command, DSP Mansir Hassan. Hassan also disclosed that investigation has commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the death. He said the incident occurred on Sunday night along Dahiru Road in Kurmin-Mashi and involved a boy identified as Sadiq. According to him, preliminary information indicated that the teenager was allegedly subjected to punishment by his mother and…

Odibo Victory An estimated number 331 million people have used drugs in 2024, according to the UN World Drug Report 2026. This was disclosed by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), on Friday. The report stated that the figure represents 6.2 percent of the global population aged 15 to 64, up from 5.2 percent recorded a decade ago. The report noted that the figure rose from 5.2 per cent recorded a decade ago, indicating that more people are using drugs than ever before. It also warned that synthetic substances are rapidly reshaping illicit drug markets and exposing…

Gives Reasons for Their Uses Odibo Victory A pharmacist has explained the different types of condoms available, highlighting their features, uses, and the importance of choosing the right option to ensure effective protection against unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The pharmacist, identified as Greatman, shared the educational content on X, where he outlined the various types of Durex condoms, explaining their benefits, limitations, and the users they are best suited for. According to him, the Durex Extra Safe condom is designed for people who want extra peace of mind during intimate moments. “For people who want maximum peace…

Odibo Victory The Osun State Police Command has arrested the political thug linked to the death of the 14-year-old Ezekiel Olapade. The political hoodlum in person of Saheed Kareem Tanfeani was nabbed by the Osun State Police Command on Sunday. This was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment of Osun State, Oluomo Kolapo. NPO Reported that Ezekiel was shot dead by suspected APC thugs while attempting to rescue his mother during a violent attack in Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred last Sunday, when armed political thugs reportedly…

Odibo Victory The Oyo State Government has lifted the curfew imposed on 10 local government areas following the recent kidnapping incident in Oriire. This was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Civic Orientation, Mr Dotun Oyelade, on Saturday, in Ibadan. Dotun assured residents that they can now resume their normal activities. NPO Reported that Makinde had, on Tuesday, imposed a 48-hour curfew from 4.00p.m. to 8.00a.m. in 10 local government areas amid the insecurity challenges in the state, particularly the abduction of 39 schoolchildren and seven teachers in Oriire LGA. The governor extended the curfew…

Odibo Victory The Governor of Benue State, Alia Hyacinth, has condemned the killing of the Benue Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Risku Mohammed, and ordered an investigation into the incident. Alia described the killing of Mohammed and his friend as shocking and tragic. This was contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Tersoo Kula, on Saturday. The governor said the incident occurred at a time when the state was witnessing a significant return to peace and stability across several local government areas. He described the attack as a direct attempt to…

Odibo Victory The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Osun, Alhaji Bola Oyebamiji, has dismissed allegations linking vehicles branded with his campaign materials to criminal activities in the state. Oyebamiji described the activities as the handiwork of desperate political opponents. This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Osogbo by his Special Adviser, Yusuf Babalola. According to the statement, Oyebamiji spoke after observing Jumat prayers with Muslim faithful at the Mallam Tope Central Mosque in Osogbo. He alleged that opposition elements were impersonating his campaign by branding vehicles in APC colours to perpetrate criminal acts and tarnish…

Odibo Victory The Oyo State Police Command has debunked reports claiming that a pastor was arrested over his alleged link to the Orire kidnap case. The pastor was accused for allegedly supplying arms and ammunition to those behind the abduction of students and teachers in Orire. This was contained in a statement issued by the Police Command on Saturday. The Command described the publication as false and misleading. “The Command wishes to categorically state that this claim is entirely false, misleading, and unfounded.” In the statement, the Command said the reports, which circulated across some media outlets, online platforms, and…